Legal Requirements For Riding On Public Roads - Canyon road bike Manual

100 RECOMMENDED TIGHTENING TORQUES
Canyon frame:
Bottle cage bolts 4.5 Nm
Replaceable derailleur hanger 1.5 Nm
Canyon seat post clamp:
Smolik saddle clamp 3-5 Nm
Speedmax 3 Nm
Saddle clamp Aeroad 5-7 Nm
Please use the following torques, unless otherwise
indicated by the stem or seat post manufacturer on
the component itself or in the respective assembly
instructions.
Stem:
M5 bolts 4.5-5.5 Nm
M6 bolts 8-9.6 Nm
Adjusting bolt (on top)
of Aheadset ® -stems 0.5-2 Nm
Seat post
Saddle clamp at seat post head
Seat posts with single bolt 20-24 Nm
Seat post with two bolts in line 6-9 Nm
Seat post with two bolts side-by-side
in direction of motion 12-14 Nm
Speedmax 5 Nm
Monorail 8 Nm
If your bike has a carbon fork steerer
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(which you can tell by the black colour),
do not exceed 6 Nm when clamping the stem.
Tightening torque
All bolted connections on the components
of your Canyon have to be tightened care-
fully and checked regularly to ensure the safe
operation of your bike. This is best done with a
torque wrench that switches off as soon as the
desired torque has been reached. Tighten the
bolts carefully by approaching the maximum per-
missible torque in small steps. Check the secure
seat of the component, as described in the rele-
vant chapters. for parts without torque specifica-
tions, tighten the bolts gradually and check in be-
tween whether the component is already fastened
sufficiently, as described in the relevant chapters.
Do not exceed the maximum torque.
Some components have the maximum per-
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missible torque printed on them. Observe
these limit values wherever you find them.
Also read the enclosed manuals of the
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component manufacturers, if necessary,
or visit the Canyon website at www.canyon.com.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
fOR RIDING ON
PUBLIC ROADS
In Great Britain
(as of January 2011)
According to the Highway Code in Great Britain your
bicycle must be fitted as follows:
1. Lighting, rear lights, reflectors:
At night the bicycle must be fitted with the follow-
ing lighting:
- front light, white
- rear light, red
- pedal reflectors, amber (for all bicycles manufac-
tured after October 1, 1985)
In addition, it should be fitted with:
- front reflector, white
- spoke reflectors
[Law RVLR regs 13, 18 & 24)]
It is not required that the prescribed lighting is
mounted upon sale of the bicycle. If it is, however, it
must comply with these regulations.
Bicycles that are only used with good daylight visibil-
ity, such as e.g. road racing bicycles, are exempt from
the lighting regulations.
2. Signalling devices
It is recommended that a bell be fitted.
3. Cycle helmets
Wearing a cycle helmet is not compulsory.
4. Taking Children with You
There are no rules as to the transport of children
with bicycles.
5. Trailers
There are no rules as to the usage of trailers.
6. Other issues
Using cycle lanes is not compulsory.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 101
front light with test symbol
Rear light with test symbol
for further information see:
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www.adfc.de
www.direct.gov.uk/
www.dft.gov.uk
www.ctc.org.uk/
(Cyclists' Touring Club)