Canyon Mountain bike Manual page 6

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4. Are frame size, saddle and handlebars properly
adjusted? Stand over the top tube of your bike
and check whether there is enough clearance be-
tween the top tube and your crotch (at least one
handbreath). If there is not, 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. Riding with a too big frame
may cause injuries, when getting off your bike
quickly! With cross-country and marathon bikes
the saddle should be set to a height from which you
can just reach the pedal in its lowest position with
your heel. Check whether your toes reach to the
floor when you are sitting on the saddle. With all
mountain, enduro and freeride bikes the saddle is
normally brought to a lower position. A lower sad-
dle position is particularly advisable when riding
downhill. For more information about the saddle
position, read chapter "Adjusting the Canyon bike
to the rider".
5. Have you ever tried clipless or step-in pedals and
the shoes they go with? Before riding with clipless
pedals for the first time, carefully practise locking
one shoe onto a pedal and disengaging it while the
bike is stationary. Lean against a wall when prac-
tising so that you do not topple over. Adjust the
locking and release mechanism, if necessary. Be
sure to first read the operating instructions that
you will find in the BikeGuard. For more informa-
tion about the pedals, read chapter "The pedal sys-
tems".
Checking the clearance between top tube and crotch
Shoes for step-in pedals
Step-in pedal
A lack of practice when using clipless
pedals or too much spring tension in the
mechanism can lead to a very firm connection,
from which you cannot quickly step out! Risk of
an accident!
6. Note that you should only use your Canyon for its
intended purpose! Mountain bikes intended for
cross-country and marathon use are not suitable
for hard downhill rides on blocked terrain or jumps
etc. For all mountain or enduro use we recommend
our special models. The Torque models are also
suitable for freeriding. Please keep in mind that
though looking easy the tricks of a professional
actually require a lot of training and experience.
For your own safety, do not overestimate your rid-
ing abilities. In general, Canyon bikes are designed
for an overall load (rider and baggage) of 120 kg.
Make sure not to exceed this limit. For more infor-
mation about the use, read chapter "Intended use".
7. Are parts of your Canyon bike made of carbon?
Please note that this material requires special care
and particular use. In any case, be sure to read
chapter "Special characteristics of carbon".
8. If you have bought a suspension bicycle, you should
check the air pressure of the suspension fork. If
necessary, use the pump included in the Bike-
Guard for the adjustment. An improperly adjusted
suspension fork is liable to malfunction or dam-
age. In any case they will impair the performance
of your bicycle as well as your safety whilst riding.
For more information read chapters "Suspension
fork" and "Full-suspension".
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
Riding off-road
Carbon
Full-suspension bike
Canyon mountain bikes are high-end
sports equipment, representing light-
weight construction as pinnacle of engineering.
Also be a professional when it comes to handling
of the material. Misuse, unprofessional assembly
or insufficient servicing can render the racing ma-
chine unsafe. Risk of an accident!
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