Canyon Mountain bike Manual page 3

2 WELCOME
DEAR CANYON CUSTOMER,
In this manual we have compiled for you lots of tips on
how to use your Canyon bike, instructions for mainte-
nance and care, plus a wealth of things worth know-
ing on bicycle technology. Please read this manual
thoroughly. You will find it worth your while; even if
you have cycled all your life and feel like a veteran
with your new bike. Bicycle technology has developed
tremendously over the past few years.
For your enjoyment and safety when cycling, please
read the complete first part of this manual thoroughly
and
strictly follow the assembly instructions given in
chapter "Assembly from the BikeGuard".
read chapter "Before your first ride" and
see chapter "Intended use" to read up on how to use
your new bike and on the permitted overall weight
(rider, clothing and baggage) and
carry out the minimum functional check before
every ride. For more details on how to proceed, read
chapter "Before every ride" of this manual. Do not
ride your bike unless it has passed the functional
check one hundred per cent!
On the digital data medium enclosed with this manual
you will find a number of maintenance and repair rou-
tines in detail. When carrying out these routines, be
aware that the instructions and information provided
in your manual only refer to this Canyon bike and that
they do not necessarily apply to other bikes. Due to
numerous designs and model changes, it may be that
some of the routines are not described in every detail.
For this reason be sure also to observe the operat-
ing instructions of our component suppliers enclosed
with the BikeGuard.
Note that the instructions and tips may require fur-
ther explanation depending on various factors, such
as the experience and skills of the person doing the
work or the tools being used, and some jobs may re-
quire additional (special) tools or measures not de-
scribed in the manual.
Furthermore, you will find numerous service movies
on our website www.canyon.com that will help you
carry out small repair and maintenance works.
For your own safety, never do work on your bicycle
unless you feel absolutely sure about it. If you are in
doubt or if you have any questions, please contact
our service hotline +44 (0) 20 8501 2582!
Please note: This manual cannot teach you all me-
chanical skills. Even a manual as big as an encyclo-
paedia could not describe every possible combination
of available bicycles and components. For this reason
this manual focuses on your newly purchased bike
and standard components by drawing your attention
to important notes and warnings. It does, however,
not teach you the basic skills of a bike mechanic or
help you assemble a complete bike from the Canyon
frameset.
This manual cannot teach you how to ride. For this
reason this manual focuses on your newly purchased
bike by drawing your attention to the most important
notes and warnings. This manual cannot teach you
riding a bike or make you familiar with the traffic
rules.
Please be aware that cycling is a hazardous activity
that requires that the rider stays in control of his or
her bike at all times.
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and
damage. By choosing to ride a bike, you assume the
responsibility for the risk. Always keep in mind that
you have no protection technique around you, which
could avoid injuries, such as e.g. the bodywork or the
airbag of a car.
Therefore, always ride carefully and respect the other
traffic participants.
Never ride under drugs, alcohol or when you are tired.
Do not ride with a second person on your bike and
never ride without having your hands on the handle-
bars.
Before you set off please note: Always ride carefully
so as not to endanger yourself or others. Please re-
spect nature when touring through forests and mead-
ows. Make it a habit to only ride with appropriate
equipment. At least you should wear a properly ad-
justed bike helmet, sturdy shoes and suitable, bright
coloured clothing.
Your Canyon team wishes you lots of fun and enjoy-
ment with your bike!
This manual does not help you to assemble a bicycle
from individual parts or to repair it! Technical details
in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject
to change. This manual conforms with the require-
ments of the CE-standard EN 14766. This manual is
subject to European legislation.
On delivery of the bike, the manufacturer has to attach
additional manuals. Please visit www.canyon.com for
supplementary manuals.
Concept, text, photos and graphic design:
Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik
und -Sicherheit GmbH
www.zedler.de
Revised in July 2013, edition 6
© No part of this brochure may be published, reprint-
ed, translated or reproduced in extracts or with elec-
tronical systems or used for other business purposes
without prior written permission of the author.
WELCOME
Off-road cycling
Always with helmet and glasses
Please visit our website at www.canyon.com.
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There you will find the latest news, useful
tips as well as the addresses of our distribution
partners.
For your own safety, never do any assem-
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bly or adjusting work on your bike, unless
you feel absolutely sure about it. If you are unsure
about anything, please call our service hotline
+44 (0) 20 8501 2582. E-mail: info@canyon.com
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