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AFTER AN ACCIDENT
4. Check whether handlebar and stem are neither
bent nor ruptured and whether they are level
and upright. Check whether the stem is firmly
fixed in the fork by trying to twist the handle-
bar relative to the front wheel. Also, briefly lean
on the brake levers to make sure the handlebar
is firmly fixed in the stem.
For more information read chapters "Adjusting
the Canyon bike to the rider" and "The head-
set" in your detailed type-specific Canyon bi-
cycle manual.
5. See whether the chain still runs on the chain-
ring and sprockets. If your pedelec fell over
to the chain side, check that the gears still
function properly. Ask somebody to lift the
pedelec by the saddle, then gently switch
through all the gears. Pay particular attention
when switching to the small gears, making
sure the rear derailleur does not get too close
to the spokes as the chain climbs onto the
larger sprockets. A bent rear derailleur or bent
drop-outs can make the rear derailleur collide
with the spokes! Risk of a fall! This in turn can
destroy the rear derailleur, the rear wheel or
the frame.
For more information read chapter "The gears"
in your detailed type-specific Canyon bicycle
manual.
6. Make sure the saddle is not twisted using the
top tube or the BB shell as a reference. If nec-
essary, open the clamping, realign the saddle
and retighten the clamping.
For more information see chapters "How to
use quick-releases and thru axles" and "Ad-
justing the Canyon bike to the rider" of your
detailed type-specific Canyon bicycle manual
and the enclosed manuals.
Carbon components which have suf-
fered from an impact force as well as
bent parts made of aluminium may brake
without previous warning. They must not be
repaired, i.e. straightened, as the risk of break-
age would still remain imminent. This applies
in particular to forks, handlebars, stems, crank
sets, seat posts and pedals. When in doubt, it
is always recommendable to have these com-
ponents replaced, as your safety comes first.
7. Let your pedelec bounce on the ground from
a small height. If there is any rattling, check
where it comes from. Check the bearings, the
bolts and the proper seat of the battery and
the connectors, if necessary.
More information are given in your detailed
type-specific Canyon bicycle manual and in
the system instructions of the drive manufac-
turer.
8. Finally, take a good look at the whole pedelec
to detect any deformation, discolouration or
cracks.
Ride back very carefully by taking the shortest
route possible, even if your pedelec went through
this check without any problems. Do not accel-
erate or brake hard and do not ride your pedelec
out of the saddle. If you are in doubt about the
performance of your pedelec, have yourself picked
up by car, instead of taking any risk.
Back home you need to recheck your pedelec
thoroughly. Damaged parts must be repaired or re-
placed. Read the comprehensive chapters in your
detailed type-specific Canyon bicycle manual and
in the system instructions of the drive manufac-
turer on the enclosed CD or, if in doubt, call our
service hotline.
AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Deformed components can break with-
out previous warning. They must not be
repaired, i.e. straightened, as the risk of break-
age would still remain imminent. This applies
in particular to forks, handlebars, stems, crank
sets, seat posts and pedals. When in doubt, it
is always recommendable to have these com-
ponents replaced, as your safety comes first.
After an accident or after your pedelec
has toppled over, make it a rule to check
the functioning and in particular the limit
stops of the rear derailleur.
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