Special Features Of Triathlon And Time Trial Machines; Time Trial Bar End Shifters - Canyon SPeedMax CF Instructions Manual

20 ASSEMBLY FROM ThE BIKEGUARd
Adjust the position of the saddle and han-
dlebars and check that the handlebars, grips
and seat post are securely fastened, as de-
scribed in the chapter "Adjusting the Canyon
Speedmax CF to the rider".
Never ride your Canyon if the MAx
marking of the seat post is visible.
After completing the assembly and
checks it is essential to give your
Canyon a test ride in a level, unfrequented
area (e.g. in a parking lot)! Wrong assem-
bly or improper adjustments that become
apparent in road traffic can make you lose
control of your Canyon with unforeseeable
consequences!

SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIAThLON ANd TIME TRIAL MAChINES

SPECIAL FEATURES OF
TRIAThLON ANd TIME
TRIAL MAChINES
Your Speedmax CF is equipped with special
aerobars for triathlons and time trials, where
an especially aerodynamic seating position is
required.
As a rule, the seating position is set to be
somewhat more upright on a triathlon bike
than for a time trial machine.
You can find further information on the seat-
ing position in the chapter "Adjusting the
Canyon Speedmax CF to the rider".

TIME TRIAL BAR END SHIFTERS

With these aerobar models the shift levers
are positioned at the extensions' ends, and
the brake levers at the ends of the basic
(bull-horn) handlebars. When you ride with
your back in a horizontal position, the brake
levers are out of reach and the reaction time
is longer, which makes your stopping distance
longer. For this reason it is very important to
anticipate problems when riding.
The position of the basic handlebars and also
the extensions under the armrests can be set
to suit your personal requirements.
Make sure your forearms are always comfort-
ably rested, i.e., your elbows should project
beyond the armrests a little towards the rear.
21
Triathlon bikes and time trial ma-
chines have specific riding charac-
teristics. Make yourself gradually familiar
with your new bike in an unfrequented
area and approach the riding characteris-
tics step by step.
Therefore, when you start riding a
i
triathlon or time trial bike, practice
under the guidance of an experienced
trainer.