Canyon Urban Manual page 8

12 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD
GENERAL INFORMATION ON URBAN BIKE ASSEMBLY
Your Canyon had been fully assembled at the factory
and given a test run. The bicycle is fully functional
without any further adjustments being made once the
assembly steps explained below have been complet-
ed. After carrying out assembly work, always do a test
ride in an unfrequented place or on a quiet road.
The following section gives you a concise descrip-
tion of the assembly. If you are not skilled in bike
assembly or have no experience in this field, you will
find more information under "Service" at our web-
site www.canyon.com. Also read the manuals of the
component manufacturers.
Before your first ride, carry out the checks described
in chapter "Before every ride".
It is best to use a workstand that holds the frame from
inside at three points or to ask a helper to hold your
Canyon while you assemble it.
Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon seat
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post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of
the workstand! Use a suitable aluminium seat
post for clamping instead.
USING THE CANYON TORQUE WRENCH
We from Canyon regard the use of a torque wrench as
essential so as to ensure that two parts can be fixed
together securely and safely.
Exceeding the maximum torque value at the clamping
bolts (e.g. at the stem, seat post or seat post clamp)
leads to an excessively high clamping force. This
can cause the component to fail and hence there is
a high associated risk of accidents. In addition, the
product guarantee would be null and void in such a
case. Screws or bolts that are too loose or are done
up too tightly can cause a failure and hence lead to
an accident. Always observe strictly the torque values
indicated by Canyon.
Put the matching bit into the holder of the Canyon
torque wrench.
Insert the Allen key fully into the screw head.
Slowly turn the handle of the Canyon torque wrench.
Once the bolt is getting tight, the pointer moves over
the scale. Stop the turning movement as soon as the
pointer reaches the number of the prescribed torque
value.
Assemble your Canyon using the Canyon
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torque wrench enclosed with the Bike-
Guard.
ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD
USING THE CANYON ASSEMBLY PASTE
Carbon fibre components are particularly vulnera-
ble to damage caused by excessive clamping force.
Canyon assembly paste creates extra friction be-
tween two surfaces, allowing the necessary torque
value to be reduced by up to 30 %.
This is especially useful in the clamping areas of
handlebars and stem, steerer tube and stem and seat
post and seat tube, i.e. three areas where too much
clamping force can damage either component, caus-
ing component failure or voiding the warranty.
By reducing the clamping force, Canyon assembly
paste relieves stress on sensitive carbon surfaces,
preventing damage to fibres or the cracking of the
carbon substructure.
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