Canyon Mountain bike Manual page 17

30 ADD-ON PARTS AND CHANGES
WHAT TO BEAR IN
MIND WHEN ADDING
COMPONENTS OR
MAKING CHANGES?
Canyon bikes are sport machines which are fitted ac-
cording to the respective usage. Please note that the
mounting of mudguards or such like may impair the
functioning and hence the safety whilst riding. Before
buying and mounting any accessory, please check
whether this particular accessory part matches with
your Canyon. With additional bells, horns or lighting
accessories, inform yourself thoroughly whether they
are permitted and tested and accordingly approved
for use on public roads. Battery/accumulator-operat-
ed lights have to be marked with the wavy line and the
letter "K" (see chapter "Legal requirements").
If you want to mount a pannier rack or a child seat
or trailer, please read chapter "Intended use" be-
forehand to make sure whether it is permitted. If a
mounting is permitted, in general, please contact our
service hotline at +44 (0) 20 8501 2582 and ask for
suitable models.
Only perform jobs you are absolutely sure of.
Handlebars, stems and forks should only be replaced
by a skilled mechanic. Be sure to follow the operat-
ing of the accessory manufacturer in any case. When
mounting other components and accessories, it is
your responsibility to mount the components appro-
priately. Bring your Canyon to our service workshop,
if you have the slightest doubt.
Canyon with mudguards
Pannier rack
Retrofitted accessories, such as mud-
guards, pannier racks etc., can impair the
functioning of your Canyon. We therefore advise
you to use accessories from our product range.
This will ensure you use matching components.
Components that come loose or break off
as a result of improper mounting can
cause serious accidents. Safety relevant bolts
must be tightened to their specified torques.
In case of any questions regarding com-
i
ponent assembly, compatibility or if you
want to make any changes, read the more de-
tailed chapter of the manual further below or on
the enclosed CD or contact our service hotline at
+44 (0) 20 8501 2582.
SPECIAL
CHARACTERIS TICS OF
CARBON
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, also referred to as
carbon (or CRP), has a number of special character-
istics compared to conventional lightweight materi-
als. Having some knowledge of these characteristics
is important so that you can enjoy your high-quality
Canyon for many years and have full confidence in its
material.
Carbon fibre reinforced plastic has proved its value in
road racing with numerous wins. Components made
of this material are extremely lightweight and - pre-
supposing proper design, processing and treatment
- of outstanding strength and stress resistance.
However, there is one particular drawback of this
material – its brittleness. Therefore, when subjected
to stress it does not undergo permanent deformation,
even though its inner structure may have sustained
damage. In the extreme case, the fibres may sepa-
rate, thus resulting in the so-called delamination and
reducing the strength properties of the component.
In contrast to steel or aluminium, carbon components
that have sustained damage to their inner fibres as
a result of excessive stress will show no outwardly
visible deformation. Carbon components that have
been subjected to overstress are therefore liable to
fail during use, possibly causing an accident with un-
foreseeable consequences. If you have had a critical
incident with your bike, we advise you to have the rel-
evant component inspected by our service workshop,
or better still, the whole Canyon.
Always park your Canyon carefully and make sure it
does not topple over. Carbon frames and parts may
already sustain damage by simply toppling over.
CARBON
Carbon
Be attentive during riding. If your carbon
component produces any creaking, this
may indicate a material defect. Stop using your
bike and contact our service hotline to discuss
the steps to be taken. For your own safety, never
ask for CRP components to be repaired! Damaged
carbon components should be replaced immedi-
ately and prevented from being used by anyone
else.
Carbon components should never be
exposed to high temperatures, as occur-
ring during powder coating or enamelling. The
heat generated by these processes may destroy
the component. Do not leave carbon items in a car
in direct sunlight for prolonged periods or near
sources of heat.
Most clamps of bike carrier systems are
!
potential sources of damage to large-di-
ameter frame tubes! As a result thereof carbon
frames may suddenly fail during use. Suitable,
special-purpose models are available in the car
accessory trade.
Make sure the maximum overall weight of
i
rider, baggage (rucksack) and bicycle
does not exceed 100 kg. Carbon wheels are gen-
erally not approved for trailer towing!
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