Adjusting The Saddle To The Correct - Canyon SPeedMax CF Instructions Manual

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Align the handlebars such that you still have
your Canyon Speedmax CF fully under control
even in critical riding situations and can op-
erate the steering and the brakes at all times
without any restrictions. Check this by carry-
ing out an exhaustive test ride in a place free
of traffic or on a quiet road.
Bear in mind that any changes to the position
of the saddle, handlebars, extensions and
armrests also affect the other parameters of
the seating position as a result. Correct them
as required so that the final result is a seat-
ing position on your triathlon or time trial bike
that is safe, comfortable enough and none-
theless aerodynamically optimal.

ADJUSTING THE SADDLE TO THE CORRECT

HEIGHT
The correct saddle height is all a matter of
how it allows you to pedal.
Important: When pedalling, the ball of your big
toe should be positioned above the centre of
the pedal axle. With your feet in this position
you should not be able to stretch your legs
completely at the lowest point. If the sad-
dle is too high, you will have trouble passing
through the lowest point and your pedalling
will become awkward. If the saddle is too low,
you may soon find your knees aching. You can
check the height of your saddle in the follow-
ing simple way. This is best done wearing flat-
soled shoes.
If you are adjusting and checking it
i
can be helpful if you clamp your
Speedmax CF into a roller-type home train-
er and set the front wheel to the same
height. In this way you can try out the seat-
ing position with no risk. A mirror makes it
easier to check this.
If you are taking part in time trial
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competitions you should bear in
mind that the international sport cycling
association UCI has set stipulations re-
garding the horizontal position of the sad-
dle. Ensure when adjusting the seating
position that these stipulations are com-
plied with, otherwise, in the worst case,
you could be disqualified from the compe-
tition.
AdjUSTING ThE CANYON SPEEdMAx CF TO ThE RIdER
Sit on the saddle and put one heel on the ped-
al at its lowest point. Your leg must be fully
stretched in this position. Ensure that your
hips remain straight when doing this.
In order to adjust the saddle height, undo the
Allen bolt at the seat post clamp on the upper
side of the top tube.
Once it has been released, you can adjust the
height of the seat post. do not use brute force
if the seat post does not move easily inside
the seat tube. If necessary, contact our ser-
vice hotline at +44 (0) 208 5496001.
do not pull the seat post out so far as to let
the marking on the shaft come into view.
Clamp the seat post tightly again. do this by
tightening up the Allen bolt at the seat post
clamp on the upper side of the top tube to the
prescribed torque of 4 Nm up to a maximum
of 6 Nm.
does the leg stretch test now produce the right
result? Check by moving your foot and pedal
to the lowest point. If the ball of your big toe
is exactly above the pedal centre (ideal ped-
alling position) your knee should be slightly
bent. If this is the case, the saddle height has
been adjusted to the correct height.
Check whether you can balance safely on your
bike while sitting on the saddle by stretching
your feet to the ground. If that is not the case,
you must lower the saddle a little, initially at
least.
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do not ride if the seat post has been
pulled out beyond the line with the
MAx marking! The seat post might break
or cause severe damage to the frame.
Under no circumstances grease the
seat tube of a carbon frame. Once
they have been greased, carbon fibre com-
ponents may never again ensure reliable
clamping!
Tighten carefully by approaching
the prescribed maximum torque in
small steps (0.5 Nm increments) whilst
constantly checking the proper fit of the
component. Never exceed the maximum
tightening torque prescribed by Canyon!
do not overtighten the seat post
clamping bolt. Otherwise the seat
post or the frame can be damaged. Risk of
an accident!