Adjusting The Saddle To The Correct - Canyon Speedmax CF SLX Manual

28 ADJUSTING THE CANYON SPEEDMAX CF SLX TO THE RIDER
Align the handlebars such that you still have
your Canyon Speedmax CF SLX fully under
control even in critical riding situations and
can operate the steering and the brakes at all
times without any restrictions. Check this by
carrying out an extensive test ride in a place
free of traffic or on a quiet road.
Bear in mind that any changes to the position
of the saddle, handlebars, extensions and
armrests also affect the other parameters of
the seating position as a result. Correct them
as required so that the final result is a seat-
ing position on your triathlon or time trial bike
that is safe, comfortable enough and none-
theless aerodynamically optimal.

ADJUSTING THE SADDLE TO THE CORRECT

HEIGHT
The correct saddle height is all a matter of
how it allows you to pedal.
Attention: When pedalling, the ball of your big
toe should be positioned above the centre of
the pedal spindle. With your feet in this po-
sition you should not be able to stretch your
legs completely at the lowest point. If the sad-
dle is too high, you will have trouble passing
through the lowest point and your pedalling
will become awkward. If the saddle is too low,
you may soon find your knees aching. You can
check the height of your saddle in the follow-
ing simple way. This is best done wearing flat-
soled shoes.
For the adjustment and the check it
i
can be helpful to mount your
Speedmax CF SLX on a roller-type home
trainer and to set the front wheel to the
same height. In this way you can try out the
seating position with no risk. A mirror
makes it easier to check this.
ADJUSTING THE CANYON SPEEDMAX CF SLX TO THE RIDER
Sit on the saddle and put one heel on the ped-
al at its lowest point. Your leg must be fully
stretched in this position. Ensure that your
hips remain straight when doing this.
In order to adjust the saddle height, undo the
Allen bolt at the seat post clamp on the upper
side of the top tube.
Now you can adjust the saddle height to the
desired position. Do not use brute force, if the
seat post does not move easily inside the seat
tube. Contact, if necessary, our service hot-
line at +44 208 549 6001.
Do not pull the seat post out as far as to let
the mark on the shaft come into view.
Re-tighten the seat post. Do this by tightening
the Allen bolt at the seat post clamp on the
upper side of the top tube to the indicated
torque value of 6 Nm.
Does the leg stretch test now produce the
right result? Check by moving your foot and
pedal to the lowest point. If the ball of your
big toe is exactly above the pedal centre
(ideal pedalling position) your knee should
be slightly bent. If this is the case, the saddle
height is adjusted to the correct height.
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Do not ride if the seat post has been
pulled out beyond the line with the
MAX marking! The seat post might break
or cause severe damage to the frame.
Under no circumstances grease the
seat tube of a carbon frame. Once
greased carbon fibre may never ever be
fixed in a secure and safe way again!
Tighten carefully by approaching
the prescribed maximum torque val-
ue in small steps (0.5 Nm increments)
whilst constantly checking the proper fit of
the component. Never exceed the maxi-
mum torque value indicated by Canyon!
Do not overtighten the binder bolt of
the seat post clamp. Otherwise the
seat post or the frame can be damaged.
Risk of an accident!