Canyon Mountain bike Manual page 18

32 CARBON
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Components made of carbon reinforced fibre should
be cleaned with a soft rag and clear water, to which
a little dish liquid may be added, if necessary. Tough
stains of oil or grease can be removed with a petro-
leum-based cleaning agent. Never use degreasing
agents containing acetone, trichloroethlyene, methyl
chloride etc., solvents or non-neutral, chemical or
solvent-containing cleaning agents that could attack
the surface!
You can use car wax to protect the surface and make
it shine. Polishing agents or varnish cleaner contain
solid constituents that might attack the surface.
Do not clamp a carbon frame or seat post
!
in the holding jaws of a workstand! The
parts may sustain damage. Mount a sturdy (alu-
minium) seat post instead and use this to clamp
the frame, or use a work stand that holds the
frame at three points inside the frame triangle or
that clamps the fork and bottom bracket shell.
Like all extremely lightweight components,
carbon components have a limited service
life. The handlebars, the seat post, the carbon
wheels and the stem should therefore be replaced
at regular intervals – e.g. every 3 years or after
15,000 km (9,300 miles), depending on frequen-
cy and intensity of use – even if they have not
been involved in accidents or similar incidents.
Protect the exposed areas of your carbon
!
frame (e.g. the underside of the down
tube) with special pads against rubbing cables or
stone chips.
Cleansing with water and a soft rag
Special pads protect carbon from damage
Avoid greasing carbon components.
!
Grease would penetrate the surface of
the carbon material, reducing the coefficient of
friction and hence impairing the stability of the
clamping joint when tightened within the permis-
sible torque range. Once greased carbon fibre
may never ever be fixed in a secure and safe way
again!
Check your carbon component regularly,
e.g. when cleaning your bike, for external
damage, such as notches, cracks, dents, discol-
ourations etc. If the rag gets caught on some-
thing, this area must be examined. Stop using
your Canyon. Contact immediately our service
hotline at +44 (0) 20 8501 2582.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF
FREERIDE BIKES
Freeriding, fourcross, dual slalom and downhill riding
are among the most challenging sports that you can
perform. Jumps, riding the stairs, downhill races and
sharp bends in difficult or extremely rough terrain
etc. are an undue stress for rider and material and
require a highly durable bicycle with full-suspension.
A cross-country, touring or marathon mountain bike
would fail under such undue stress and cause a seri-
ous accident.
Even though the above-mentioned specialized types
of bicycles are built for sport cycling and hard use,
their resistance to stress is limited. In particular the
following actions may cause an undue stress for the
material and result in a failure:
Incorrect jumps on sharp edges, jumps with a land-
ing on the front wheel, too short jumps or tricks that
are not completed before the landing
Landing on the counter slope or between two slopes;
on flat terrain jumps with rotation crossways to the
track or with hands not on the handlebars/feet off
the pedals
Be sure to also avoid the following, as this would put
too much stress on the material resulting in prema-
ture wear or failure:
Undue stress for the chain by riding with too low
chain tension
Inappropriate grinding (sliding on chain or chain-
ring)
Undue stress for the wheels by riding with too low
air pressure
Undue stress for the frame and bicycle parts by rid-
ing with a too soft suspension or sliding on frame
and drop-outs
FREERIDE BIKES
Torque Playzone
Always protect yourself with suitable clothing
The components of freeride bikes are
exposed to high stress. Check the compo-
nents of your freeride bike annually and replace
the components, if necessary.
Dirt, fourcross, dual slalom, downhill and
freeride bicycles are true-bred sports bi-
cycles. For your own safety, do not overestimate
your cycling skills. Please note that though look-
ing easy the tricks of a professional are hazard-
ous to your life and limb. Always protect yourself
with appropriate and suitable clothing.
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