Special Features Of Triathlon Bikes And Time Trial Machines; Time Trial Bar End Shifters - Canyon SPEEDMAX Manual

22 ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD
In particular, make sure there is enough clearance
between crotch and top tube so that you do not
hurt yourself, if you have to get off quickly.
Perform finally the checks described in the chap‑
ter "Before your first ride" and "Before every ride"
that you find in your bicycle manual road bike.
After completing the assembly and the
checks it is imperative that you make a
test ride with your Canyon in a flat, non‑traffic
area (e.g. in a parking area)! Faulty assembly or
improper adjustments that become apparent in
road traffic can make you lose control of your
bike with hardly foreseeable consequences!

SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIATHLON BIKES AND TIME TRIAL MACHINES

SPECIAL FEATURES
OF TRIATHLON BIKES
AND TIME TRIAL
MACHINES
Your Canyon Speedmax is equipped with specific
aerobars for triathlon and time trial races where
a particularly aerodynamic seating position is cru‑
cial.
As a rule, the seating position is set to be some‑
what more upright on a triathlon bike than for a
time trial machine.
For more information on the seating position read
the chapter "Adjusting the Canyon Speedmax to
the rider".

TIME TRIAL BAR END SHIFTERS

With these aerobar models the shift levers are po‑
sitioned at the extensions' ends, and the brake le‑
vers at the ends of the base bar (bull‑horn). When
you ride with your back in a horizontal position,
the brake levers are out of reach for your hands
and the reaction time is longer, which makes your
stopping distance longer. For this reason it is very
important to anticipate problems during the ride.
The position of the base bar as well as the exten‑
sions under the armrests can be set to suit your
personal requirements.
Make sure your forearms are always comfortably
rested, i.e. your elbows should project beyond the
armrests a little towards the rear.
Triathlon bikes and time trial machines
have specific riding characteristics.
Make yourself gradually familiar with your new
bike in an unfrequented area and approach the
riding characteristics step by step.
Practise riding a triathlon or time trial
bike with the help of an experienced
trainer.
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