Frame - Canyon road bike Manual

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4. Are frame size, saddle and handlebars properly ad-
justed? Stand over the top tube of your bike and
check whether there is a clearance of 2 to 3 fin-
gers at least between the top tube and your crotch.
If there is not, 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! 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 sad-
dle. for more information about the saddle posi-
tion, read chapter "Adjusting the Canyon road 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 first to read the enclosed operating instruc-
tions which you will find enclosed. for more infor-
mation about the pedals, read chapter "The pedal
systems".
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 in-
tended purpose! Road and triathlon bikes are only
intended for use on roads and lanes with a smooth,
e.g. tarred or paved surface.
Track bicycles are true-bred sports bikes and only
intended for use on enclosed race tracks. The use
of track bicycles on public roads or lanes is not
permitted.
In general, Canyon road bikes are designed for an
overall load (rider and baggage) of 120 kg. With
road bikes equipped with Mavic system wheels the
permissible overall load is 100 kg. Make sure not
to exceed these limit values. for more information
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".
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Canyon race machines are designed for riding on tarred roads
Track bike V-Drome
Carbon
Canyon road, time trial, triathlon or track
bikes are high-end sports equipment, rep-
resenting lightweight construction as pinnacle of
engineering. Also be a professional when it comes
to handling of the material. Misuse, unprofession-
al assembly or insufficient servicing can render
the racing machine unsafe. Risk of an accident!
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