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TRANSPORT
TRANSPORT OF THE
PEDELEC
BY CAR
Pedelecs can be transported like conventional
bicycles outside or inside the car. Always make
sure the pedelec is securely fastened outside or
inside the car and check the fastenings regularly.
In addition, you should always remove the battery
from the pedelec prior to fastening it on the car
roof. Stow the battery in its original cardboard box
or in the Canyon battery bag and, if mounted, the
removable display unit inside the car and secure
them appropriately to avoid any damage during
transport.
For more information read the chapter "Trans-
port of your Canyon bike" in your comprehensive
world-specific Canyon bicycle manual.
The weight distribution on pedelecs dif-
fers markedly from the weight distribu-
tion on bicycles without drive assistance. A
pedelec is clearly heavier than a bicycle with-
out drive assistance. For this reason parking,
pushing, lifting and carrying the pedelec is
more difficult. Bear this in mind when loading
your pedelec into a car and unloading it or
when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system.
Before transporting several pedelecs
with a roof mounting or a rear mounting
carrier system, inform yourself about the max-
imum load capacity of the bicycle carrier. Keep
in mind that the weight of a pedelec is higher
than the weight of a bicycle without drive. It
could be that you are only allowed to transport
one or two pedelecs instead of three bicycles
without drive.
Most clamps of bike carrier systems are
potential sources of damage to large-di-
ameter frame tubes! As a result thereof carbon
frames may fail abruptly during use, alumini-
um frames are susceptible to dents. There are,
however, special suitable models available
from car accessory dealers.
Make sure to remove all movable and
loose parts and above all the recharge-
able battery, the control unit and the cycle
computer on the handlebar before transporting
the pedelec inside or outside the car. If you
transport your pedelec without its battery on a
bike carrier system, protect the connections
against water, moisture and dirt, e.g. with a
plastic bag.
If necessary, inform yourself about the
laws and regulations concerning bicy-
cle/pedelec transport in the countries that you
intend to transit during your journey. The laws
and regulations differ, e.g. with regard to the
marking.
BY TRAIN / BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Pedelecs can be transported by public transport in
the same way as conventional bicycles.
Taking bicycles or pedelecs with you by public
transport is permitted in general, the regulations
applicable in the cities differ, however. There are
e.g. some places where you are only allowed to
travel with your pedelec during off-peak hours
and with an additional bicycle ticket. Inform your-
self in time about the regulations of carrying the
bicycle before you start the trip!
In some countries regional trains have special
spaces for the storage of pedelecs and other
things. This is an option to take your pedelec with
you. They are often at the front or end of a train
and marked with a bicycle sign.
When taking a high-speed train check whether
you can take your pedelec or bicycle with you.
BY PLANE
If you intend to take your pedelec by plane or to
dispatch it by a forwarding agent, you have to
observe particular packing and labelling require-
ments for rechargeable batteries which are con-
sidered as hazardous goods. Contact the airline,
an expert for hazardous items or the forwarding
agent in time.
Contact the airline with which you in-
tend to travel in time and inform your-
self about conditions and possibilities of taking
your pedelec with you.
TRANSPORT
You can remove the battery for easier
boarding and disembarking and trans-
port it separately in the Canyon battery bag.
Before you start your trip inform your-
self in time about the conditions of car-
riage and also observe the regulations and
rules about bicycle transport in the countries
through which you intend to travel.
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