Special Features Of Carbon Wheels - Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Manual

24 SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIATHLON BIKES AND TIME TRIAL MACHINES
In the case of the shift levers with Di2 at the
ends of the extensions for triathlon and time
trial use you only need to gently touch the
control buttons to shift through the gears.
Shift to the bigger sprockets with the upper
control button. Press the lower control button
to shift to the smaller sprockets.
There is also the option to have the control
button function changed. This can be done
with a special test device from Shimano
which is also used for troubleshooting. If
necessary, contact our service hotline at
+44 208 549 6001.
The control buttons transmit the shifting
command to the rear derailleur via the cable
(Di2). Then the rear derailleur swivels, caus-
ing the chain to climb onto the next sprock-
et. It is therefore important when changing
gears to continue pedalling smoothly without
force as long as the chain is moving between
sprockets or chainwheels! There are, howev-
er, special guides in the chainrings of today's
bikes which allow for switching gears under
load. Changing gears under load shortens,
however, the service life of your chain consid-
erably.
Furthermore, this can make the chain stuck
between the chainstay and the chainrings
(also referred to as "chain-suck"). Therefore,
avoid changing gears while pedalling with
force, in particular when changing gears with
the front derailleur.
Be sure to read the enclosed oper-
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ating instructions of the gear manu-
facturer.
Note that the distance you need to
stop your bicycle increases if you
are riding with your hands on aerobars.
The brake levers are not within easy reach.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF
CARBON WHEELS
As carbon wheels are made of carbon fibre
reinforced plastic they come with particular
aerodynamic properties and low weight.
As the braking surfaces are made of carbon,
there are some things to keep in mind. Only
use brake pads that are suitable for carbon
wheels. Our recommendation is to always use
those from the wheel manufacturer, the same
as those that Canyon supplied as original
brake pads with the specific wheel.
In addition, only use pad holders from Canyon!
Carbon brake pads usually wear down faster
than conventional brake pads. For that rea-
son, check their adjustment regularly and
replace the pads before long journeys or com-
petitions as a precautionary measure. In par-
ticular, if it will be wet.
Keep in mind that the braking response of the
rims needs getting used to, in particular in
wet conditions. Therefore, test your brakes in
a place free of traffic until you have full con-
trol of your bicycle.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF CARBON WHEELS

Also observe the particulars given
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in the chapter "Special characteris-
tics of carbon" in your bicycle manual road
bike.
If you have standard wheels, make it
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a rule to use the original brake pads
of your Canyon Speedmax CF SLX.
Shimano and Campagnolo offer car-
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bon brake pads, as well. These are,
however, designed to match Shimano and
Campagnolo rims.
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