Special Features Of Carbon Wheels - Canyon SPeedMax CF Instructions Manual

22 SPECIAL FEATURES OF TRIAThLON ANd TIME TRIAL MAChINES
You only need to gently push control buttons
with the shift levers with di2 at the ends of the
extensions in triathlons and time trials. Shift
to the bigger sprockets with the upper control
button. Press the lower control button to shift
to the smaller sprockets.
There is the option to have the control but-
ton function changed by your bicycle dealer if
desired. To do this a special test device from
Shimano is required that is also used for trou-
bleshooting.
The control buttons transmit the shifting to
the rear derailleur via the cable (di2). Then
the rear derailleur swivels, causing the chain
to climb onto the next sprocket. It is therefore
important when changing gears to continue
pedalling smoothly without force as long as
the chain is moving between sprockets or
chainrings! There are, however, special guides
in the chainrings of today's bikes which allow
for switching gears under load. Changing
gears under load shortens, however, the ser-
vice life of your chain considerably.
Furthermore, this may cause the chain to jam
between the chainstay and the chainrings
(also referred to as "chain-suck"). Therefore,
avoid changing gears while pedalling hard,
and in particular when changing gears with
the front derailleur.
Be sure to read the enclosed oper-
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ating instructions of the gear manu-
facturer.
Note that the distance you need to
stop your bicycle increases if you
are riding with your hands on aerobars.
The brake levers are not within easy reach.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF
CARBON WhEELS
As carbon wheels are made of carbon fibre-
reinforced plastic they come with particular
aerodynamic properties and a low weight.
As the braking surfaces are made of carbon,
there are some things to bear in mind. Only
use brake pads that are suitable for carbon
wheels. Our recommendation is to always use
those from the wheel manufacturer, the same
as those that Canyon supplied as original
brake pads with the specific wheel.
In addition, only use pad holders from Canyon!
Carbon brake pads usually wear down faster
than conventional brake pads. For that rea-
son, check their adjustment regularly and
replace the pads before long journeys or com-
petitions as a precautionary measure. In par-
ticular, if it will be wet.
Keep in mind that the braking response of the
rims needs getting used to, and in particular
in wet conditions. Therefore, test your brakes
in a place free of traffic until you have full
control of your bicycle.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF CARBON WhEELS

Please note as well the particulars
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given in the chapter "Special char-
acteristics of carbon" in your bicycle man-
ual road bike.
Fundamentally speaking, use the
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original pads of your Canyon
Speedmax CF with standard wheels.
Shimano and Campagnolo offer car-
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bon brake pads, as well. These are,
however, designed to match Shimano and
Campagnolo rims.
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