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PURE CYCLING
BICYCLE MANUAL ROAD BIKE
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Assembly instructions page 10. Before your first ride please read pages 5-9.
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Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard
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  • Page 1 PURE CYCLING BICYCLE MANUAL ROAD BIKE Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard EN 14781 for road racing bicycles. Attention! Assembly instructions page 10. Before your first ride please read pages 5-9.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Removing clincher and folding tyres Front derailleur Tyre Framesets – assembly technical data Mounting clincher and folding tyres Rear derailleur Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider Removing tubular tyres Chain Valve Adjusting the saddle to the correct height Mounting tubular tyres...
  • Page 3 On delivery of the bike, the manufacturer has to attach Please be aware that cycling is a hazardous activity in your manual only refer to this Canyon road bike and additional manuals. Please visit www.canyon.com for that they do not necessarily apply to other bikes. Due that requires that the rider stays in control of his or supplementary manuals.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    120 kg. Mavic recommends not to exceed an over- brake caliper can vary from country to all weight of 100 kg for road and triathlon bikes fitted 2. Are you familiar with the brake system? Canyon country. Check the brake assignment. If it does with Mavic wheels.
  • Page 5: Frame

    BEfORE YOUR fIRST RIDE 4. Are frame size, saddle and handlebars properly ad- 6. Note that you should only use your Canyon for its in- justed? Stand over the top tube of your bike and tended purpose! Road and triathlon bikes are only...
  • Page 6: Before Every Ride

    7. Take a sturdy lock with you, if you intend to leave your Canyon in a public area. The only way to pro- 3. Test the brakes while standing by firmly pulling the tect your Canyon against theft in a public area is to brake levers towards the handlebars.
  • Page 7: Assembly From The Bikeguard

    Unfold the front cover of this manual. Here you will all add-on parts as well as the wheels that are some- find the illustration of a Canyon road bike showing all nor experienced in that kind of work, please read the times packed in wheel bags, the saddle and a box with the essential components.
  • Page 8: Seat Post Clamp

    Release the clamping bolts of the stem face plate and Slide the seat post into the seat tube to the desired Read chapter “Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the saddle height. Bring the saddle into alignment and do part of the seat post and inside the seat tube.
  • Page 9 Check whether the brake pads hit the Assemble your Canyon by using the braking surfaces of the rims with their Canyon torque wrench enclosed with the for more information about road bike entire surface. for more information read chap- BikeGuard. brakes, read chapter “The brake system“.
  • Page 10: Rear Brake

    Check whether the brake pads hit the should generate a clear-cut braking response be- Make it a rule to cut away from you and the com- for more information about road bike braking surfaces of the rims with their en- fore the lever touches the handlebars.
  • Page 11 Check the reliable fit of the pedals after it is essential to give your Canyon a test about 100 km (60 miles). Pedals can come torques after 100 to 300 km (60 to 180 miles).
  • Page 12: Packing Your Canyon Road Bike

    HOW TO USE THE CANYON ROAD BIKE QUICK-RELEASE If you have to pack your Canyon, e.g. to send it in for Although the use of quick-releases is very easy, they servicing to our workshop, or if you want to take it...
  • Page 13: What To Bear In Mind When Adding Components Or Making Changes

    Open the lever again and screw the tightening nut clockwise by half a turn to increase the initial tension. Canyon bikes are sport machines which are fitted ac- The quick-release lever must be nearly parallel to the wheel and not Mudguards/wheel protections Close the lever again and check it again for tight- cording to the respective usage.
  • Page 14: Special Characteristics Of Carbon

    Wheels with carbon rims have a particular brake behaviour is important so that you can enjoy your high-quality are suitable for carbon wheels. We recommend that Canyon for many years and have full confidence in its you always use the brake pads of the wheel manu- material.
  • Page 15: Care Instructions

    Stop using frame (e.g. the underside of the down bike in an unfrequented area and approach the your Canyon. Contact immediately our service tube) with special pads against rubbing cables or riding characteristics step by step.
  • Page 16: After An Accident

    (also referred to as “Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider“ and “chain-suck”). Therefore, avoid changing gears while “The headset“.
  • Page 17: Framesets - Assembly Technical Data

    If you are in doubt about the performance of your for Canyon to cover every conceivable option in this bike, have yourself picked up by car, instead of risk- manual. Canyon cannot be held responsible for any ing anything.
  • Page 18 Canyon at a later date. (right cup left hand threading!) Aeroad Cf: Pressfit BB 91 with 86.5 mm Canyon road bike frames are delivered with the head- set and fork already mounted. Common cartridge bearings can be mounted directly...
  • Page 19 Clean and deburr the seat tube, if necessary. The cable stops riveted onto the Canyon Ultimate Cf frame must only be subjected to forces acting in the Take care not to overtighten the seat post binder bolt same direction as the gear or brake cables.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Canyon Road Bike To The Rider

    Typical position of a road racing cyclist est point ponents of your Canyon are designed in a way that either side. you can adjust them to your proportions up to a cer- To adjust the saddle height loosen the binder bolt or tain degree.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Height Of The Handlebars

    ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER SADDLE HEIGHT HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER Now you can adjust the saddle height to the de- ADJUSTING THE sired position. Make sure the part of the seat post inside the seat tube is always well greased. (Except: HEIGHT Of THE frames and seat posts made of carbon).
  • Page 22 If you change fully. the position of the stem, you have to readjust the Apply a little Canyon carbon assembly paste in this bearings (see chapter “The Headset”). The vertical clamping area and retighten the handlebars after setting range is determined by the intermediate rings, having turned around the stem.
  • Page 23: Lock System

    Canyon. This is a job for enclosed manuals of the component manufactur- in the case of carbon forks. Risk of an accident! skilled mechanics only! If you are not sure, please ers.
  • Page 24: Fore-To-Aft-Position And Saddle Tilt

    ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER fORE-TO-AfT POSITION AND SADDLE fORE-TO-AfT POSITION AND SADDLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER fORE-TO-AfT-POSITION ADjUSTING SADDLE POSITION AND TILT Patent clamping with two parallel bolts AND SADDLE TILT With so called patent seat posts two bolts fix the The inclination of your upper body and hence your clamping mechanism, which ensures the tilt and the riding comfort and pedalling power are also influ-...
  • Page 25 ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER fORE-TO-AfT POSITION AND SADDLE fORE-TO-AfT POSITION AND SADDLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER Clamping with two bolts in line Saddle clamp Speedmax Release both bolts by two to three turns at the most, Insert the Speedmax seat post into the seat post otherwise the whole assembly can come apart.
  • Page 26: Handlebars And Brake Lever Adjustment

    “General notes on care and inspection“. Check the firm seat of the handlebar by standing in front of your Canyon and seizing the handlebars at both brake levers. The handlebars must be tight and withstand any jerk. Gently retighten the clamping bolt(s), if necessary.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Brake Lever Reach

    ADJUSTMENT TO THE RIDER BRAKE LEVER REACH PEDAL SYSTEMS ADJUSTING THE THE PEDAL SYSTEMS BRAKE LEVER REACH Not all shoes are suited for cycling. Shoes used for cycling should have a stiff sole and provide a firm support for your feet. If the soles are too soft, the ped- With road bikes the clearance between shift/brake als can press through and cause foot pain.
  • Page 28: Adjustment And Maintenance

    PEDAL SYSTEMS PEDAL SYSTEMS Clipless of step-in pedals come with a special type of ADjUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE cycling shoe which locks onto the pedal similarly to a ski binding. To engage with the pedal is to turn it Current pedal systems can show considerable differ- to the horizontal using the tip of the cleat (the plate ences in design.
  • Page 29: The Brake System

    Canyon to a halt as quickly as possible. Such the wheel. The rate of deceleration is not only deter- emergency stops are also a study in physics. In the mined by the force with which the brake pad is pressed process of braking, the rider’s weight shifts forward,...
  • Page 30: Checking And Readjusting Road Bike Brakes

    BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKING AND READjUSTING AND SYNCHRONISING THE SIDE-PULL BRAkES READJUSTING ROAD With dual pivot brakes, turn the small (headless) screw, located at the side or on top of the calliper, BIKE BRAKES until the left and right brake pad are at the same distance from the rim.
  • Page 31: The Gears - How They Work And How To Use Them

    THE GEARS - HOW THEY WORk AND HOW TO USE THEM The gears on your Canyon serve to adjust your pedal- With road bikes the shift levers are integrated in the ling power to the slope of the road, wind conditions, brake lever.
  • Page 32: Checking And Readjusting The Gears

    Increase the tension of the bowden cable by turn- ing the adjusting bolt through which it passes at the Canyon road bikes are usually equipped with 20 or entry to the shift lever or rear derailleur. 30-speed derailleur gears and two to three chain-...
  • Page 33: Adjustment Of Limit Stops

    If your Canyon topples over, the rear derailleur or The rear derailleur is equipped with a bolt located To adjust the clearance between pulley cage and sprocket, turn the Reduce the swivel range of the rear derailleur with the limit screws its attachment might get bent.
  • Page 34: Front Derailleur

    After having adjusted the gears and chain it is essential to take your Canyon for a test ride in a level, unfrequented area (e.g. in a The initial adjustment of the front and rear...
  • Page 35: Chain Maintenance

    GEARS CHECKING AND READJUSTING CHAIN GEARS BATTERY CHAIN MAINTENANCE A new, fully charged battery allows you to ride approx. It still holds true that proper lubrication makes for 1,000 km (620 miles). An about 25 % charged battery enjoyable riding. What counts is, however, not the still runs approx.
  • Page 36: Chain Wear

    ADjUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION OF SINGLE SPEED BICYCLES Although the chain is one of the wearing components of your Canyon, there are still ways of influencing its THE GEARS - HOW THEY WORk AND HOW TO USE service life. Make sure the chain is lubricated regu- THEM larly, especially after riding in the rain.
  • Page 37: The Wheels - Tyres, Inner Tubes And Air Pressure

    PRESSURE The air pressure recommended by the manufacturer The wheels of your Canyon create the contact to the is given on the side of the tyre or on the type label. road or track you are riding on. They are subject to...
  • Page 38: Rim Trueness, Spoke Tension

    This normally results Make sure the valve diameter matches the...
  • Page 39: Repairing Punctures

    Allen key. WHEEL REMOVAL If you have road bike caliper brakes, open the quick- release lever at the brake (Shimano and SRAM) or shift the pin in the shift/brake lever unit at the handlebars (Campagnolo).
  • Page 40: Removing Clincher And Folding Tyres

    WHEELS PUNCTURE PUNCTURE WHEELS REMOVING CLINCHER AND FOLDING TYRES After having removed the tyre, you should check the rim tape. The tape should lie squarely in the base of Screw the valve cap and the fastening nut off the the rim covering all spoke ends and should neither valve and deflate the tyre completely.
  • Page 41: Removing Tubular Tyres

    WHEELS PUNCTURE PUNCTURE WHEELS Work the tyre into the rim by approaching the valve REMOVING TUBULAR TYRES symmetrically from both sides. Towards the end you will have to pull the tyre vigorously downwards to Deflate the tyre completely. To dismount the tyre, make the already mounted portion of the tyre slip start opposite the valve by pushing the tyre to the towards the deepest part of the rim base.
  • Page 42 WHEELS PUNCTURE PUNCTURE WHEELS Nevertheless, you should still remove the spare tyre Wait for the solvent to evaporate completely before again after completing your tour. To achieve a strong- you start to glue the tyre onto the rim. Gluing the tyre er bond you can then retreat the adhesive bed and the is easiest with the wheel clamped in a truing stand or tyre with glue and remount the tyre.
  • Page 43: Mounting Wheels

    WHEELS PUNCTURE PUNCTURE WHEELS If you have left the section opposite the valve hole MOUNTING WHEELS free of glue, you need not be concerned about glue smearing on the ground or dirt getting into the glue Mounting the wheel is done in the reverse of dis- when you place the wheel on the ground.
  • Page 44: Checking And Readjusting

    Adjust the bearing play by means of the countersunk adjusting bolt Gently tighten a little the countersunk adjusting head cup and by moving your Canyon back and forth with actuated at the top after releasing the clamping bolts on the side bolt on the top by using an Allen key.
  • Page 45: Lock Headset

    If necessary, tighten the screw by another quarter rotation and check again. Make a final check by standing in front of your Canyon Apply some carbon assembly paste on fork tube or handlebars, if and taking the front wheel between your knees.
  • Page 46: Transport Of Your Canyon Bike

    The Canyon BikeGuard Bikes do take away a lot of space inside a boot, but If you intend to take your Canyon with you when you they are also better protected against dirt, theft and go on a trip by plane, pack it into the BikeGuard or Transport by car damage.
  • Page 47: General Notes On Care And Inspection

    Check all lightweight components of your Canyon and protecting them from corrosion. Do not clean your Canyon with a steam jet. This clean- ing method is quick, but it entails serious drawbacks. As the water is ejected at high pressure in a narrowly focussed jet, it may pass through seals and penetrate bearings.
  • Page 48: Safekeeping And Storing Your Canyon

    Inflated inner tubes tend to gradually lose air when hand. the bike is not used for a long time. If your Canyon is left standing on flat tyres for an extended period, Regular annual service: this can cause damage to the structure of the tyres.
  • Page 49 CARE AND INSPECTION Canyon safety check: If you ride your Canyon clearly less than 1,000 km (620 miles) a year, it requires correspondingly less servicing. In this case the Canyon safety check is ex- actly what you need. Our specialists have developed an extra schedule for this demand-oriented mainte- nance.
  • Page 50: Service And Maintenance Schedule

    Wheels/ Check wheel trueness and tension • After the bedding-in period you need to have your 100 hours. If your Canyon does harder service, either spokes bike serviced by an expert at regular intervals. The because your mileage is consistently greater or be- Wheels/...
  • Page 51: Recommended Tightening Torques

    35-50 Nm 34-41 Nm Hollowtech II, SRAM Gigapipe) Octalink 50-70 Nm Pedal Pedal axle 35-55 Nm 40 Nm 47-54 Nm Shoe Cleat bolts 5-6 Nm Spike 4 Nm The Canyon torque wrench Mounting the handlebars with the Canyon torque wrench...
  • Page 52: Legal Requirements For Riding On Public Roads

    All bolted connections on the components - spoke reflectors Seat posts with single bolt 20-24 Nm of your Canyon have to be tightened care- [Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24)] Seat post with two bolts in line 6-9 Nm...
  • Page 53: Warranty

    WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE WARRANTY A NOTE ON WEAR Some components of your bike are subject to wear Your bike was manufactured with care and delivered due to their function. The rate of wear depends on to you largely preassembled. We are obliged by law to care and maintenance as well as on the way you use guarantee that your bike is free of any defects which your bike (kilometres travelled, rides in the rain, dirt,...
  • Page 54: Guarantee

    In order to claim the CR-service, please contact our Crash Replacement – Damaged Canyon frames are replaced at re- or fork or from the mounting or remounting of addi- service hotline by phone at +44 (0) 20 8501 2582 or duced prices tional components.
  • Page 55 Showroom opening hours: Mon – fri 10.00am – 7.00pm; Sat 9.00am – 6.00pm Order and information hotline: +44 (0)20 8501 2582 / Order-fax: +49 (0)261 4040050 / E-Mail: info@canyon.com Workshop hours: Mon – fri 9.00am – 6.00pm; Sat 9.00am – 3.00pm...

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