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AFTER AN ACCIDENT
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 is provided in your compre-
hensive world-specific Canyon bicycle manual
and in the system instructions of the drive
manufacturer.
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
replaced. Read the comprehensive chapters in
your comprehensive world-specific Canyon bicy-
cle manual and in the system instructions of the
drive manufacturer or call our service hotline if
in doubt.
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 the fork, the handlebar, the
stem, the crank set, the seat post and the ped-
als. When in doubt, it is always recommended
to have these components replaced, as your
safety comes first.
When your pedelec with derailleur
gears was involved in an accident or
has toppled over, make it a rule to check the
functioning and in particular the limit stops of
the rear derailleur.
GENERAL NOTES
ON CARE AND
INSPECTION
Your pedelec is a product of high quality and
technology. Nevertheless, as with other vehicles,
you should see to your pedelec regularly and have
an expert do the scheduled maintenance work.
This is essential to ensure the safe and sustained
functioning of all components.
WASHING AND CLEANING YOUR PEDELEC
Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the
winter or in sea air harm your pedelec. You should
therefore make a habit of regularly cleaning all the
components of your pedelec and protecting them
from corrosion.
Do not clean your pedelec with a steam jet. This
cleaning method is quick, but it entails seri-
ous drawbacks: As the water is ejected at high
pressure in a narrowly focussed jet, it may pass
through seals and penetrate bearings. This leads
to the dilution of lubricants and consequently to
greater friction and onset of corrosion. This de-
stroys and impairs the functioning of the bearing
races in the long term. Steam jet treatment also
tends to abrade stickers.
Protect the upper side of the chainstay
and all places where cables might rub
with foil or the like. This will avoid any un-
pleasant scratches and abrasion marks.
CARE AND INSPECTION
Be sure to only do work for which you
have the necessary knowledge and suit-
able tools.
Do not clean your pedelec with a strong
water or steam jet from a short dis-
tance.
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