First Ride - Canyon ROAD BIKE Manual

6 INTENDED USE
Condition 5
This type of use stands for very challenging, highly
blocked and extremely steep terrains, which can
only be mastered by well-trained riders with techni-
cal skills. Rather high jumps at very high speeds as
well as the intensive use of specific, identified bike
parks or downhill trails are typical for this category.
In the case of these bicycles it must be considered
that a thorough check for possible damage is carried
out after every ride. Preliminary damage with clearly
inferior further stress can result in failure. A regular
replacement of safety-relevant components should
also be taken into account. Wearing special protec-
tors is strongly recommended. Full suspension bikes
with long suspension travel as well as dirt bikes are
typical for this category.
Canyon bikes are not approved for mount-
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ing child carriers.
These bikes are not approved for towing
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child trailers.
Mounting a pannier rack is not permitted.
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The only way of riding with baggage is by
using a special backpack.
Keep yourself informed by visiting our al-
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ways updated website at www.canyon.com.
There you will find an illustration visualising the
intended use of all Canyon bikes.
Read in any case the supplementary
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Speedmax user manual that you got when
you bought a Speedmax CF Evo.
Do not use the Canyon road bike on a bicycle trainer to which it is
attached in any way
Canyon road bikes are intended to be
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only used on free rollers (bicycle rollers
without brake). Do not use the Canyon road bike
on a bicycle trainer to which it is attached in any
way.
BEFORE YOUR

FIRST RIDE

1. Have you ever ridden a road, time trial, triathlon or
track bicycle? Please note that these are sports
bikes. You need to get used to them and to prac-
tise on them. Make yourself gradually familiar
with your new bike in an unfrequented area and
approach the riding characteristics step by step.
Attend a riding technique course. For more infor-
mation visit www.canyon.com
2. Are you familiar with the brake system? Canyon
bikes are normally delivered with the left brake le-
ver operating the front brake. Check whether the
lever of the front brake is in the position you are
used to. If it is not, you will need to train to get used
to the new configuration, as inadvertent use of the
front brake can throw you off your bike! Have the
lever-to-brake assignment changed by an expert.
Your new bike is equipped with modern brakes
which may be far more powerful than those you are
used to! Be sure to first practise using the brakes
off public roads! Do approach the maximum pos-
sible deceleration gradually. For more information
about the brakes, read chapter "The brake sys-
tem".
3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the
gears? If not, make yourself familiar with the gears
in a place clear of traffic. Make sure not to shift
gears on the front and rear derailleur at the same
time and not to pedal with too much force when
shifting. For more information about the gears,
read chapter "The gears".
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
Full braking; do not imitate
Note that the assignment of brake lever to
brake caliper can vary from country to
country. Check the brake assignment. If it does
not comply with your habits, we recommend you
having an expert change the lever-to-brake as-
signment!
Derailleur gears
If you hold your handlebars by aerobars
(triathlon handlebars), you cannot reach
the brake levers as quickly as you would from oth-
er positions, and your stopping distance therefore
becomes longer. Look well ahead as you ride and
be prepared for longer stopping distances.
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