Summary of Contents for Centurion ROAD BIKE ISO 4210-2
Page 1
User manual ROAD BIKE EN ISO 4210-2 Read at least pages 9-16 before your first ride! Perform the functional check on pages 16-18 before every ride! Observe the chapter “Intended use”, the service schedule, the bike card and the handover report!
Component description CENTURION road bike with rim brake Frame: Top tube Chainstay Seat tube Rear stay Down tube Head tube Stem Saddle Handlebars Seat post Brake lever/shifter Seat post clamp Headset Brake front Fork Brake rear Front derailleur Wheel: Cassette sprockets...
Component description CENTURION road bike with disc brake Frame: Top tube Chainstay Seat tube Rear stay Down tube Head tube Saddle Stem Handlebars Seat post Brake lever/shifter Seat post clamp Headset Fork Brake front Rotor Front derailleur Brake rear Wheel:...
CENTURION user manual every time CENTURION user manual one of the symbols appears. The illustrations on the first pages of the CENTURION This user manual is not intended to help you assem- user manual show typical CENTURION road bikes...
Each component warnings. of your new CENTURION road bike has been de- signed, manufactured and assembled with great When doing any adjusting and maintenance work care and expertise. Your CENTURION dealer gave (h), be aware that the detailed instructions provided the pedelec its final assembly and adjustment.
Page 10
They help you to easily locate CENTURION road bike at all times. If necessary, at- the components as they are referred to in the text. tend a beginners course for cyclists, as offered here and there.
Keep in mind that every type of bike is designed for professionals who have built up enormous riding a specific use. Use your CENTURION bike only for to skills during years of training. Always estimate its intended purpose, otherwise it may not withstand your own limits defensively;...
Page 12
Due to their design and fittings, CENTURION bikes of this category are CENTURION bicycles of this category not suitable for cycling off-road, jumps, are not always intended to be used on slides, staircases, stoppies, wheelies, public roads. If you want to use them on public tricks etc.!
Page 13
Category 2: Cross Due to their design and fittings, CENTURION bikes of the category Cross are de- CENTURION bicycles of this category signed for hard-surface terrains, i.e. for tarred roads are not always intended to be used on and bicycle lanes or gravel field tracks, sand or dirt public roads.
CENTURION dealer to switch the brake levers requirements may vary in each country. The fit- before you set off for the first time. tings of your CENTURION bike are, therefore, not necessarily complete (a). Ask your CENTURION Your new pedelec is equipped with modern...
Page 15
CENTURION bike to the rider”. crotch and the top tube so that you do not hurt yourself when you have to get off your 5. If your CENTURION road bike is equipped with pedelec quickly. clipless or step-in pedals (g): Have you ever tried...
CENTURION road bike dle. If you are in doubt, have yourself picked up or to changes a third person may have performed on by car, instead of taking any risk.
Page 17
3. Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are 5. Let your CENTURION road bike bounce on the true. If you have disc brakes, watch the gap be- ground from a small height (f). If there is any rat- tween frame and rim or tire and, if you have rim tling, see where it comes from.
Do not use your CENTURION road bike, if can run between the brake pads without touch- it fails at one of these points! A defective ing them.
Page 19
(g). 6. Finally, take a good look at the whole CENTURION road bike to detect any deformations, color changes or cracks.
Page 20
Do not accelerate or brake hard and do by your CENTURION dealer after an accident or not ride your pedelec out of the saddle. If you similar incident. Carbon is extremely strong and...
Be sure to check whether all quick-releas- ing a 5-mm-axle, it may be reasonable to mount es are tight before you set off on your CENTURION both quick-releases with the lever on the side of road bike. Quick-releases should be handled with the chain drive.
Close the quick-release lever and check it again for tightness. For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the rider” and “The wheels Finally lift the bike so that the wheel is suspended a and the tires” and the instructions of the component few centimeters from the ground and hit the tire from manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
Formula instructions of the respective fork or wheel man- quick-release levers from the right side through the ufacturer on this CENTURION CD-ROM. drop-out and the hub. Make sure the quick-release lever is completely open and lies in the axle recess.
Page 24
Whenever your CENTURION bike is exposed to high loads, it re- Bring the front wheel into the right position between mains comparably directionally stable. the drop-outs and slide the thru axle with open...
Page 25
Only turn the axle until it is hand-tight. cidents! If you have the slightest doubt or in case of inquiries, contact your CENTURION Open the RWS quick-release lever a little to bring it dealer.
Your body height and proportions are decisive for adjusted. the frame size of your CENTURION road bike. Make Ride your CENTURION road bike ex- particularly sure there is enough space between your...
Adjusting the saddle to the correct Align the saddle with the frame by using the saddle nose and the bottom bracket or top tube as a refer- height ence point. The correct saddle height depends on the length of Clamp the seat post tight again by closing the your legs.
Adjusting the height of the handlebars Make sure not to overtighten the binder bolt of the seat post clamp. Otherwise In principle, CENTURION road bikes are sports bikes you may damage the seat post or the designed for speed. For this reason alone riding a frame.
® parts of your CENTURION bike. Chang- es to it can impair your safety. If you are In the case of CENTURION bikes with Aheadset ® in doubt or if you have any questions, contact headsets the stem also serves to adjust the bearing your CENTURION dealer! preload.
Page 30
This change bar fittings, as described in the chapter “Adjusting the is irreversible. The shortening should be tilt of the handlebars and brake levers of CENTURION carried out by your CENTURION dealer, but only road racing machines and CENTURION cyclo-cross after you have found your preferred position.
This distance can be al- of the cables – a job best left to your CENTURION tered slightly by changing the position of the saddle dealer! rails in the seat post clamp.
Page 32
Make sure the seat of the saddle remains horizontal Having found your preferred position, make sure as you retighten the bolt(s). Your CENTURION both clamp halves fit snugly around the saddle rails bike should stand on level ground while you adjust before tightening the bolt(s) to the correct torque val- the saddle.
Page 33
If the width of the saddle rails does not fit exactly into manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM. the clamp grooves, do not try to force them in. The clamping mechanism or the saddle rails could break Poorly tightened or loosening bolts can and result in an accident and/or injuries to the rider.
“General notes on care and servicing” or in the moved the hoods. instructions of the component manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM. If you disregard the In the case of SRAM brake levers/shifters start by prescribed values, the components may come setting the cam disc on the slightly pulled and inward loose or break.
Shifting the brake levers/shifters is a job best left to your CENTURION dealer, as it involves retaping the Tighten the two stem bolts marked with a spot on the handlebars afterwards.
CENTURION CD-ROM. If you are in Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devi- doubt or if you have any questions, contact your ces at the brake lever.
Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars If the handlebars are not tight with the prescribed torque value, use carbon assembly paste. and brake levers of CENTURION road bikes with flat handlebars After adjusting the handlebars you need to adjust the brake lever/shifter units.
(right ation, the brakes must bring your CENTURION road or left). If it is not, ask your CENTURION dealer bike to a halt as quickly as possible. to switch the brake levers before you set off for In the event of such emergency brakings, the rider’s...
Some rims are pro- See your CENTURION dealer and ask him to exam- vided with wear indicators, e.g. grooves or circular in- ine the remaining thickness of the rims when you are dentations.
Page 40
CENTURION dealer. lever has the desired travel. Test the brakes subse- quently in a place free of traffic. Have your rims inspected and measured regularly by your CENTURION dealer Always test the brakes’ function at (b). standstill after adjusting them, making...
CENTURION dealer. manufacturer. Have your rims regularly inspected and See your CENTURION dealer and ask him to exam- measured by your CENTURION dealer. ine the remaining thickness of the rims when you are through your second set of brake pads at the latest.
Page 42
With an unapplied brake the brake pads should not be too close to the rim sides, otherwise they could drag along the rim during riding. Before doing this ad- justment, observe the notes in the chapter “Adjusting the brake lever reach on CENTURION road bikes”.
Frequent rides in the rain has- For more information see the chapter “Adjusting the ten wear on both engaging surfaces. brake lever reach on CENTURION road bikes” and in the original operating instructions of the brake manu- Leakages in the lines of hydraulic brakes facturer on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
There are For more information see the chapter “Adjusting the some models which require an additional adjustment brake lever reach on CENTURION road bikes” and in directly inside the brake caliper. the original operating instructions of the brake manu- facturer on this CENTURION CD-ROM.
Ask your CENTURION dealer for advice. A leak moment, possibly causing a crash. in the brake lines can render the brake ineffective.
Page 46
(a+b) before they reach their op- timal braking power. Accelerate your CENTURION road bike 30 to 50 times to around 30 km/h and bring it to a halt each time (c). In any case, be sure to read the original...
Left shifter – chainwheels (front) slowly and without force. Modern CENTURION bikes can have up to 33 gears. Practice switching gears in a place free As there are, however, overlapping ranges, actually of traffic until you are familiar with the 15 to 18 gears are usable.
Page 48
It is, however, also es the bearing spindle is part of the bottom brack- possible that your new CENTURION road bike has a et, in some other cases it is integrated into the right gear system that is not listed below.
Page 49
In the case of Shimano Dual Control brake le- In the case of flatbar shifters the shifters are loca- ver/shifter units you shift to the larger chainwheels or ted underneath the handlebars. The right-hand, big sprockets by moving the entire brake lever inwards. shifter is actuated with the thumb.
CENTURION road bike. sprocket. To find out you lift the rear wheel and turn the cranks by hand or ride the CENTURION road Read the gear manufacturer’s operating...
This adjustment prevents the chain from getting If your CENTURION road bike fell over to the chain stuck between sprocket and spokes or the rear side or if you mount another wheel, it is imperative derailleur or the derailleur cage from touching the that you check the limit stops.
In cases of doubt this adjustment is a job best left to leur, i.e. by turning the limit screws marked “H” and your CENTURION dealer. “L” (b). As with the rear derailleur, the cable of the front de-...
Adjustment and maintenance Continue turning the crank carefully and make sure If you wish, your CENTURION dealer can also change the rear derailleur cage does not collide with the the functioning of the Di2 control buttons (e+f). The...
Rechargeable battery The capacity of the battery and thus the range will decrease gradually. This is unavoidable. You must A new, fully charged battery allows you to ride replace the battery if the distance that you can ride is approx. 1,000 to 2,000 km. If the battery is charged no longer sufficient for your requirements.
Although the chain is one of the wearing components Regular and correct lubrication of your bike’s chain of your CENTURION road bike, there are still ways for makes for enjoyable riding and prolongs its service you to prolong its life. Make sure the chain is lubricat- life.
(e.g. 23x7/8 or 700x23c) (c). Ask your CENTURION dealer to check and true up Tires must be inflated to the proper inflation pres- the wheels after you have bedded them in over about...
Page 57
If necessary, read the respective operating instruc- inflation pressure of five bars or more tions on this CENTURION CD-ROM before working have to be mounted on hook bead rims, on such kind of tires. If you are in doubt or if you have identifiable by the designation “C”.
Watch the gap between the rim and the brake pads. If the gap varies by one millimeter or Valves more, you should ask your CENTURION dealer to true up the wheel. There is only one valve type in general use on CENTURION road bikes: The Sclaverand or Presta Do not ride with untrue wheels.
The braking surfaces of the carbon rims are sensitive including rider, baggage (rucksack) and to heat. Therefore, when you are riding in the moun- CENTURION road bike must not be ex- tains, avoid any drag braking. Riding downhill e.g. ceeded. Trailers are permitted in general as long with a permanently activated rear wheel brake may as the trailer load does not exceed 45 kg.
You will find it easier to remove the rear wheel, when contact your CENTURION dealer. you pull the rear derailleur slightly backwards (d). Lift your CENTURION road bike a little off the ground and give the wheel a light blow with your hand so that it Dismounting wheels drops out.
If you have a CENTURION bike with hy- Now you can remove the inner tube. Make sure the draulic disc brakes, never turn it upside valve does not get caught in the rim, as this can dam- down for repair work, i.e. with the han- age the inner tube.
If you get a puncture en route, inflate Make sure the inner tube does not get pinched and the inner tube and bring it close to your squashed between the tire and the rim. You can pre- ear. In most cases you can hear the air vent this by pushing the inner tube into the hollow of coming out.
In general, mounting tubular tires is a job for your valve to suit your needs. Please observe the recom- CENTURION dealer. Read the mounting instructions mended tire pressure range (g). of the tire manufacturer before you start mounting.
Page 64
If you have wheels with very high rims, undo the valve We strongly recommend that you leave the unglued insert with the special mounting tool before the first tire inflated on the rim for a few days to make the final mounting and take it out of the valve, and install a mounting easier.
Page 65
Before mounting the tire also apply a film of glue to Keeping the tire taut by holding your fingers against the base tape. To complete the adhesive bed add the rim and your thumbs on the tire, brace the wheel one last film of glue.
The gaps between ating instructions of the manufacturer of tubular the brake pads and the wheel should be parallel and tire glue for carbon rims on this CENTURION CD- the wear indicators in their correct position. Make ROM before applying it.
Lift your CENTURION road bike off the ground and Special characteristics of spin the wheel with your hand. With the wheel spin- carbon ning the rotor should not drag along the brake caliper or the brake pads and the rim should keep off the Special characteristics of components made of car- (rim) brake pads.
Page 68
Do not place any coefficient of friction. This will no longer provide bags on your CENTURION bike lying in your car. reliable clamping within the prescribed torque values. Once greased, carbon components may...
It must afford virtually no re- and use it to clamp the frame, or choose a work sistance to moving, if your CENTURION road bike is stand that holds the frame at three points inside to go straight, stabilizing itself as it runs.
Check the headset for play as described above (c). turn easily from the middle position. If you face any Take care not to tighten the bearing too much, as this problems during the test, contact your CENTURION could easily destroy it. dealer.
Things worth knowing about Your CENTURION dealer has a wide range of cycling glasses available and will be pleased to advise you. your CENTURION road bike Cycling helmets and glasses Clothing Cycling helmets are a must when riding a bike. Your...
Ride your CENTURION road bike ex- Special cycling shoes are obligatory if your clusively with toe-clip or step-in pedals CENTURION road bike is equipped with clipless (clipless pedals). When using pedals pedals. With these shoes cleats are fixed to the sole.
Whatever you are planning to do with your CENTURION road bike, be sure to have prop- Bicycle locks er equipment and to keep a few tips in mind. Your...
Risk of an accident! Before you mount aero or triathlon/time trial bars on your CENTURION road bike, it is essential to find out first whether the handlebars or a corresponding attachment for use with your handlebars and stem are approved.
CENTURION road bike (see “Bike card”) bike is designed accordingly. Have a look at the and also observe the maximum load ca- bike card or ask your CENTURION dealer for ad- pacity marked on or impressed in your pannier vice.
Do not buy a carrier on which your Nearly every car accessory dealer and car company CENTURION road bike has to be mount- offers carrier systems that allow the transport of a ed upside down, i.e. with the handlebars bike without disassembly.
Do not store any traveling bags, suitcas- In some trains you can stow your CENTURION road es or other objects on your CENTURION bike in multi-purpose compartments. They are often road bike inside your car.
By plane General notes on care and servicing If you want to take your CENTURION road bike with you when you go on a trip by plane, pack it in an Maintenance and servicing appropriate bicycle suitcase or in a bicycle card-...
Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter on the warranty and the guarantee, as well. or in sea air can harm your CENTURION bike. You should therefore make it a habit of cleaning all com- For more information see the chapter “Service and ponents at regular intervals.
If you want to store your CENTURION bike for a While cleaning, watch out for cracks, longer period of time, e.g. over the winter months, scratches, dents as well as deformed please observe the following things: Inflated inner or discolored material.
Service and maintenance schedule It is advisable to have your CENTURION bike serviced regularly after the bedding-in phase. The schedule given in the table below is a rough guide for cyclists who ride their bike between 2,000 and 3,000 km or 100 to 150 hours of use a year.
Page 82
Jobs marked • are best left to your CENTURION dealer. For your own safety, bring your CENTURION bike to your CENTURION bike dealer for its first inspection after 100 to 300 kilome- ters, 5 to 15 hours of initial use or four to six weeks, and at the very latest after three months.
All bolted connections of the bike components have to be tightened carefully and checked regularly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the CENTURION bike. This is best done with a torque wrench that disengages at the desired torque value or a click-type torque wrench. Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) and check in between the proper fit of the component.
Page 85
CENTURION CD-ROM. These values do not apply to the components of other manufacturers. Due to the unmanageable number of components on the market, CENTURION is not in a position to foresee every product that will be replaced or newly assembled by third parties. Therefore CENTURION denies any liability for such kind of additions or mod- ifications with regard to compatibility, torque values etc.
Legal requirements for riding on public roads If you use your CENTURION bike for riding on public roads (a+b), it has to be equipped according to the regulations of your country. Pay particular attention to your bicycle being equipped with the prescribed set of lights reflectors (d).
The rate of wear will depend on care and maintenance it is delivered to you by your CENTURION bike dealer fully assembled. and the way you use your CENTURION bike (mileage, riding in the rain, dirt, salt etc.). CENTURION bikes that are often left standing in the open As direct purchaser you have full warranty rights within the first two may also be subject to increased wear through weathering.
Prerequisite for that is the full traceability from the initial buyer to the last buyer. This is exclusively the case, if purchase contracts in written In purchasing this CENTURION bike you will receive a warranty covering form can be presented in addition to the above-mentioned documents.
Page 89
In case of any inquiries, please contact your national distributor; visit www.centurion.de/en_int to find his address. These provisions of the guarantee are applicable as of model year 2016. Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH Blumenstraße 49-51 D-71106 Magstadt Germany Phone +49(0)7159 9459-600...
Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer: of the CENTURION dealer: 2nd service – After 2,000/3,000 kilometers or 100/150 hours of use 4th service – After 6,000 kilometers or 300 hours of use or after three...
Page 91
Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer: of the CENTURION dealer: 6th service – After 10,000 kilometers or 500 hours of use or after five 8th service – After 14,000 kilometers or 700 hours of use or after...
Page 92
Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer: of the CENTURION dealer: 10th service – After 18,000 kilometers or 900 hours of use or after 12th service – After 22,000 kilometers or 1,100 hours of use or after...
Read the chapter “Before your first ride” in this CENTURION user manual. Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer (Tip for the CENTURION dealer: Copy the bike card and the handover report and keep one copy in your customer file. Send another copy to the bike manufacturer)
Handover report The above-described CENTURION bike was delivered to the customer ready for use, i.e. after its final assembly, inspection and functional check as described below (additionally required routines in parentheses). Handover date, stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer £ ...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the ROAD BIKE ISO 4210-2 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers