Canyon Mountain bike User Manual

PURE CYCLING

BICYCLE MANUAL MOUNTAIN BIKE

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Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard

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EN 14766 for mountain bicycles.

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Attention!
Assembly instructions page 12. Before your first ride please read pages 7-11.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPONENTS

1 Frame:

a Top tube
b Down tube
c Seat tube
d Chainstay
e Rear stay
f Rear shock

2 Saddle
3 Seat post
4 Seat post clamp
5 Rear brake
6 Cassette sprockets
7 Rear derailleur
8 Chain
9 Front derailleur
10 Chainring
11 Crank set
12 Pedal

GENERAL NOTES ON THIS MANUAL

PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS:

Please note that the aforementioned consequences
will not be repeated each time the symbols appear in
the manual.

13 Stem
14 Handlebars
15 Brake lever
16 Shift lever
17 Headset

18 Suspension fork:

I Fork crown
II Stanchion tube
III Lower leg
IV Drop-out

19 Front brake
20 Rotor

Wheel:

21 Quick-release
22 Rim
23 Spoke
24 Tyre
25 Hub
26 Valve

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could lead to damage to property or the en­vironment.

2 Welcome
4 Intended use
7 Before your first ride
10 Before every ride
12 Assembly from the BikeGuard
24 Packing your Canyon bike
25 How to use quick-releases and thru axles

25 How to securely mount the wheel
27 How to mount thru axle wheels

30 What to bear in mind when adding components or

making changes?

31 Special characteris tics of carbon

32 Care instructions

33 Special features of freeride bikes
35 After an accident
37 Framesets – assembly technical data
42 Adjusting the Canyon bike to the rider
43 Adjusting the saddle to the correct height
45 Adjusting the height of the handlebars

45 Aheadset

48 Fore-to-aft position and saddle tilt

49 Adjusting saddle position and tilt

51 Handlebars and brake lever adjustment

51 Adjusting the handlebar position by turning the

53 Adjusting the brake lever reach
54 The pedal systems

54 Different systems at a glance - how they work
56 Adjustment and maintenance

57 The brake system

58 Brakes – how they work and what to do about

59 Checking and readjusting disc brakes

59 Functional check
60 AVID, FORMULA, MAGURA and SHIMANO

61 The gears

62 The gears - how they work and how to use them
65 Checking and readjusting the gears

handlebar

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brakes

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-stems or threadless system

65 Rear derailleur
65 Adjustment of limit stops
67 Front derailleur
68 Crank gear
68 Chain maintenance
69 Chain wear

70 The wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air pressure
73 Rim trueness, spoke tension

74 Wheel fastening with quick-releases
74 Wheel fastening with thru axle systems

75 Repairing punctures

75 Wheel removal
76 Removing clincher and folding tyres
77 Mounting clincher and folding tyres
79 Removing tubeless/UST tyres
79 Repairing tubeless/UST tyres
80 Mounting tubeless/UST tyres
81 Mounting wheels

82 The headset

82 Checking and readjusting
83 Threadless headset: Aheadset

84 Suspension

84 Glossary - suspension

85 The suspension fork

85 How suspension forks work
86 Adjustment and maintenance

89 Full-suspension

89 What to bear in mind when adjusting the

saddle

89 Adjustment and maintenance

92 Transport of your Canyon bike
94 General notes on care and inspection

94 Washing and cleaning your Canyon
96 Safekeeping and storing your Canyon
97 Servicing and inspection

98 Service and maintenance schedule
100 Recommended tightening torques
104 Legal requirements for riding on public roads
107 Guarantee
108 Crash replacement

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WELCOME

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WELCOME

DEAR CANYON CUSTOMER,

In this manual we have compiled for you lots of tips on
how to use your Canyon bike, instructions for mainte­nance and care, plus a wealth of things worth know­ing 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 rou­tines 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 operat­ing instructions of our component suppliers enclosed
with the BikeGuard.

Note that the instructions and tips may require fur­ther 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 re­quire additional (special) tools or measures not de­scribed 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 [phone]!

Please note: This manual cannot teach you all me­chanical skills. Even a manual as big as an encyclo­paedia 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 handle­bars.

Before you set off please note: Always ride carefully
so as not to endanger yourself or others. Please re­spect nature when touring through forests and mead­ows. Make it a habit to only ride with appropriate
equipment. At least you should wear a properly ad­justed bike helmet, sturdy shoes and suitable, bright
coloured clothing.

Your Canyon team wishes you lots of fun and enjoy­ment 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 require­ments 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, reprint­ed, translated or reproduced in extracts or with elec­tronical systems or used for other business purposes
without prior written permission of the author.

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
[phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]

INTENDED USE

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INTENDED USE

INTENDED USE

To define the intended purposes for the different types of bicycles, we have classified our bikes in different
categories. The purpose of this classification is to define the test requirements complying with the respective
stress as early as during the development of our bikes. This is to ensure the highest possible level of safety for
the use of our bikes.

It is therefore of major importance that the bikes are not used under conditions beyond the intended use, as this
bears the risk that the bikes’ maximum load is exceeded and the frame or other components are damaged. This
can result in severe crashes.

The rider’s maximum weight incl. baggage should not exceed 120 kg. Under certain circumstances this per­missible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use.

The frame of your bike is marked according to one of the following symbols indicating the category your bike
belongs to. If you are not sure about the category your bike belongs to, please contact our service centre.

Condition 0

This category is intended for childrens’ bicycles.
Children should not ride near precipices, staircases
or swimming pools as well as on paths used by au­tomotive mobiles. In general, this applies to bicycles
with wheel sizes of 12 to 24 inches.

Condition 1

Bikes of this category are designed for riding on
hard-surface roads where the wheels remain in
permanent contact to the ground. These are in gen­eral road racing bicycles with racing handlebars or
straight handlebars, triathlon or time trial bicycles.
The rider’s maximum weight incl. baggage should
not exceed 120 kg. Under certain circumstances this
permissible maximum weight can be further limited
by the component manufacturers’ recommendations
for use.

Condition 2

Bicycles of category 1 and bicycles designed for well
paved gravel paths and off-road trails with a slight
slope where a short loss of tyre contact with the
ground due to small steps can occur. This condition
comprises urban and city bicycles as well as cyclo­cross bikes with road racing handlebars and cantile­ver or disc brakes.

Condition 3

Bikes of this category comprise the bicycles of the
categories 1 and 2 and are in addition suitable for
rough and unpaved terrains. Sporadic jumps of a
maximum height of approx. 60 cm are also included
in the field of use of these bicycles. But inexperienced
riders doing jumps of this height may land inappropri­ately, thus increasing the acting forces significantly
which may result in damage and injuries. This cate­gory is represented by MTB hardtails and full suspen­sion bicycles with short suspension travel.

Condition 4

This category includes bikes of the categories 1 to 3.
In addition, bicycles of this category are suitable
for very rough and partly blocked terrain with steep
slopes and higher speeds as a result thereof. Reg­ular, moderate jumps by experienced riders are no
problem for these bicycles. The regular and dura­ble use of the bicycles on North Shore trails and in
bike parks should, however, be excluded. Due to the
higher stresses, these bicycles should be checked
for possible damage after every ride. Full suspension
bikes with medium suspension travel are typical for
this category.

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

Condition 5

This type of use stands for very challenging, highly
blocked and extremely steep terrains, which can
only be mastered by well-trained riders with techni­cal skills. Rather high jumps at very high speeds as
well as the intensive use of specific, identified bike
parks or downhill trails are typical for this category.
In the case of these bicycles it must be considered
that a thorough check for possible damage is carried
out after every ride. Preliminary damage with clearly
inferior further stress can result in failure. A regular
replacement of safety-relevant components should
also be taken into account. Wearing special protec­tors is strongly recommended. Full suspension bikes
with long suspension travel as well as dirt bikes are
typical for this category.

BEFORE YOUR FIRST
RIDE

1. Have you ever ridden a mountain bike? Please note
that riding over rough terrain requires concentra­tion, fitness and practice. Make yourself gradu­ally familiar with your new mountain bike in an
unfrequented area and only approach the terrain
you want to bike on step by step. Attend a riding
technique course. For more information visit www.
canyon.com

2. Are you familiar with the brake system? Canyon
bikes are normally delivered with the left brake le­ver operating the front brake. Check whether the
lever of the front brake is in the position you are
used to. If it is not, you will need to train to get used
to the new configuration, as inadvertent use of the
front brake can throw you off your bike! Have the
lever-to-brake assignment changed by an expert.

Your new bike is equipped with modern brakes
which may be far more powerful than those you are
used to! Due to the specific intended use, some dirt
bikes are fitted with only one brake.

Be sure to first practise using the brakes off public
roads! Do approach the maximum possible decel­eration gradually. For more information about the
brakes, read chapter “The brake system“.

Too hard braking with front brake; do not imitate!

Note that the assignment of brake lever to

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brake caliper can vary from country to
country. Check the brake assignment. If it does
not comply with your habits, we recommend you
having an expert change the lever-to-brake as­signment!

Derailleur gears

Keep yourself informed by visiting our al-

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ways updated website at www.canyon.com.
There you will find an illustration visualising the
intended use of all Canyon bikes.

Bikes with carbon seat posts are not ap-

proved for mounting pannier racks. The
only way of riding with baggage is by using a spe­cial backpack.

Canyon bikes are not approved for mount-

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ing child carriers.

Canyon bikes are not approved for towing

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trailers.

Due to the specific intended use, some dirt

bikes are fitted with only one brake.

3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the
gears? If not, make yourself familiar with the gears
in a place clear of traffic. Make sure not to shift
gears on the front and rear derailleur at the same
time and not to pedal with too much force when
shifting. For more information about the gears,
read chapter “The gears“.

If you hold your MTB handlebars by the
bar ends, you cannot reach the brake le­vers as quickly as you would from other positions,
and your stopping distance therefore becomes
longer. Look well ahead as you ride and be pre­pared for longer stopping distances.

BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

4. Are frame size, saddle and handlebars properly
adjusted? Stand over the top tube of your bike
and check whether there is enough clearance be­tween the top tube and your crotch (at least one
handbreath). If there is not, read the more de­tailed chapter of the manual further below or on
the enclosed CD or contact our service hotline at
[phone]. 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 sad­dle 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 prac­tising 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 informa­tion about the pedals, read chapter “The pedal sys-
tems”.

Checking the clearance between top tube and crotch

Shoes for step-in pedals

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 rid­ing 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 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”.

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 Bike­Guard for the adjustment. An improperly adjusted
suspension fork is liable to malfunction or dam­age. 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”.

Riding off-road

Carbon

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!

Full-suspension bike

Canyon mountain bikes are high-end

sports equipment, representing light­weight 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 ma­chine unsafe. Risk of an accident!

BEFORE EVERY RIDE

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BEFORE EVERY RIDE

BEFORE EVERY RIDE

CHECK THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE EVERY
RIDE:

1. Are the quick-release levers of the front and rear
wheel, seat post and other components as well as
of available thru axles properly closed? For more
information, read chapter “How to use quick-re-
leases and thru axles”.

2. Are the tyres in good condition and do they have
sufficient pressure? Spin the wheels to check
whether the rims are true. Also look out for tyres
with ruptured sides or broken axles or spokes
while you do this. For more information, read chap­ter “The wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air pres-
sure”.

3. Test the brakes while standing by firmly pulling
brake levers towards the handlebars. A pressure
point should be reached after the lever has only
travelled a short distance; the lever must, howev­er, not touch the handlebars! Make sure no liquid
leaks out from hydraulic (disc) brakes. For more
information about the brakes, read chapter “The
brake system“.

Check the tyre pressure

4. If you intend to ride on public roads or in the dark,
check the lighting set, see chapter “Legal require­ments”.

5. Let your Canyon bounce on the ground from a
small height. If there is any rattling, see where it
comes from. Check the bearings and bolted con­nections, if necessary.

6. Due to their intended use, freeride bikes, such as
the Strive or the Torque, must withstand particular
strains. If you are owner of such a bike, be sure to
check it for impairments and material fatigue, such
as cracks, dents and bends, before every ride.

7. The major accessory for a successful cycling tour
is a small tool bag fitted underneath the saddle.
The tool kit should include two plastic tyre levers,
the most commonly used Allen keys, a spare tube,
a tyre repair kit, your mobile phone and a little
cash. Do not forget a tyre pump mounted to the
frame.

8. Take a sturdy lock with you, if you intend to leave
your Canyon in a public area. The only way to pro­tect your Canyon against theft in a public area is to
lock it to an immovable object!

Never ride without lighting in the dark

Emergency kit

You should not be able to pull the brake lever all the way to the
handlebars

Improperly closed quick-releases can

cause bicycle components to come loose.

Risk of an accident!

Do not use your Canyon, if it fails on one of

these points!

To safe your Canyon from damage,

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please observe the maximum overall load
and the regulations regarding the transport of
baggage and children given in chapter “Intend-
ed use”. Furthermore, we recommend reading
chapter “Transport of your Canyon bike” before
transporting your Canyon by car or plane.

During use your Canyon is undergoing

stress resulting from the surface of the
road and through the rider’s action. Due to these
dynamic loads, the different parts of your bike
react with wear. Please check your Canyon reg­ularly for wear marks as well as for scratches,
dents, bent parts and incipient cracking. Compo­nents that have passed their normal service life
may suddenly fail. Have your Canyon inspected
regularly so that components can be replaced, if
necessary. For more information on maintenance
and operational safety, read chapters “General

notes on care and inspection”, “Recommended
tightening torques” and “Service and maintenance
schedule”.

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ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD

ASSEMBLY FROM THE
BIKEGUARD

Assembling the bike from the BikeGuard is no witch­craft, but you should proceed with care and delib­eration. Unprofessional assembly can render the bike
unsafe.

First we should like to make you familiar with the var­ious components of your Canyon.

Unfold the front cover of this manual. Here you will
find the illustration of a Canyon bike showing all the
essential components. Leave the page unfolded as
you read so that you can easily locate the compo­nents as they are referred to in the text.

CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BIKEGUARD

The BikeGuard contains the assembled frame with all
add-on parts as well as the wheel set, the saddle and
a box with small parts, e.g. quick-releases, reflectors
and pedals, as the case may be.

UNPACKING

Lift the frame carefully off the BikeGuard and take out
the cardboard box with the small parts that you will
find on the bottom or the side of the BikeGuard.

BIKE ASSEMBLY

Release the quick-release or the seat post binder
bolt. Read chapter “How to use quick-releases and
thru axles” beforehand.
Before mounting the seat post to the frame, make
sure the seat tube is absolutely free of sharp edges
and burrs.

The illustration shows an arbitrary Canyon mountain
bike – this is not what every bike will look like. First,
open the BikeGuard. This is best done by using a box
cutter.

When using a box cutter make sure neither

to damage the component nor to hurt
yourself. Make it a rule to cut away from you and
the component!

The easiest and safest way to assemble the

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bike is when you use a workstand or ask
someone to help you.

Remove the padding (cardboard boxes), if available,
and take the wheels out of the BikeGuard.

Undo the saddle from the BikeGuard. First, remove
the protective film, if available, from the seat post.

The following section gives you a concise description
of the assembly. In the event you are neither skilled
nor experienced in that kind of work, please read the
more detailed chapters of this manual further below
or read up on this matter on the enclosed CD.

Assemble your Canyon by using the

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Canyon torque wrench enclosed with the
BikeGuard.

Keep the entire packaging material as well

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as the BikeGuard in a dry place, so you will
have everything at hand for a future dispatch of
your Canyon or for a travel together with your bike.

Mount an aluminium seat post or ask a helper to hold
your Canyon during the assembly. Clean and deburr
the seat tube, if necessary. You should be able to in­sert the seat post easily into the frame without press­ing or turning.

Hold the handlebars tight while lifting the

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frame out to avoid that it drops and gets
damaged.

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ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD

Tighten the quick release or the seat post binder bolt.
Take care not to overtighten the seat post binder bolt
or quick-release. Please note the details given in
chapter “Adjusting the saddle to the correct height”
as well as the permitted tightening torques in chapter
“General notes on care and inspection” and follow the
instructions of the component manufacturers, as well.

Clamp your Canyon with the aluminium seat post into
the workstand or ask a helper to hold your Canyon
during the assembly.

Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon

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seat post of your Canyon in the holding
jaws of the workstand!

Please note the details given in chapter

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“Special characteristics of carbon”, as
well.

Release the clamping bolts of the stem face plate and
remove the face plate.

Remove the protective film and sleeves from the han­dlebars. Hold the handlebars tight while you do this
so that they do not drop and get damaged.

It is recommended that you remove the protective
material in general by hand. In case you do not suc­ceed, carefully use a box cutter or a pair of scissors.

When using a box cutter make sure neither

to damage the component nor to hurt
yourself. Make it a rule to cut away from you and
the component!

Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in
the stem clamp. Take care that the bowden cables are
not twisted or bent, but run in a smooth curve to the
cable stops or brakes. Retighten the clamping bolts
until they lightly hold the handlebars in place. Do not
finish mounting the handlebars until you have mount­ed the wheels.

Remove both protective caps from either side of the
front wheel axle.

Assemble your Canyon by using the

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Canyon torque wrench enclosed with the
BikeGuard.

Take the quick-release for the front wheel out of the
small part box. Release the counternut and remove
one of the springs from the quick-release skewer.

Insert the quick-release from the rotor side into the
hollow axle of the front wheel. Make sure there is one
spring on either side of the hub. When mounting the
springs on either side of each wheel, make sure their
small-diameter ends face the hub.

The quick-release lever is mounted to the left side,
i.e. opposite the chain drive.

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ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD

Tighten up the counternut of the quick-release until
the quick-release lever builds up force when closed.
Close the quick-release. Read up on quick-releases
in chapter “How to use quick-releases and thru axles”;
also observe the enclosed operating instructions of
the component manufacturers.

MOUNTING A FRONT WHEEL WITH DISC BRAKES

Remove the transport lock from the front wheel
brake. For more information about brakes, read chap­ter “The brake system“.

If your Canyon has disc brakes, check before mount­ing the wheel whether the brake pads rest snugly in
their seats in the brake calliper body. This is the case
when the gap between the brake pads is parallel and
the wear indicators are in their correct position.

Mount the front wheel and make sure you guide the
rotor between the brake pads carefully. Close the
quick-release and verify that the wheel is securely
fixed. Read chapter “How to use quick-releases and
thru axles” beforehand.

Make sure the wheel is correctly seated in the drop­outs and accurately centred between the fork legs.
Make sure the quick-release lever and the drop-out
safety-tabs are properly closed.

New brake pads of disc brakes have to

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be bedded in before they reach their opti­mum braking performance. For more information
read chapter “The brake system”.

After mounting the wheel and tightening the quick­release pull the brake lever several times and spin the
wheel subsequently. The rotor should not drag on the
brake caliper or on the brake pads.

MOUNTING A REAR WHEEL WITH DISC BRAKES

Open the quick-release at the rear axle, remove
the board and pull the quick-release off the board.
Proceed as you did when mounting the front wheel.
Verify, in this case as well, the correct position of the
small springs. Read up on quick-releases in chapter
“How to use quick-releases and thru axles”.

Remove the protective film from both chainstays. It is
recommended that you remove the protective materi­al by hand. In case you do not succeed, carefully use
a box cutter or a pair of scissors.

Remove the transport lock from the rear wheel brake.
For more information about brakes, read chapter
“The brake system“. If your Canyon has disc brakes,
check before mounting the wheel whether the brake
pads rest snugly in their seats in the brake calliper
body. This is the case when the gap between the
brake pads is parallel and the wear indicators are in
their correct position.

Actuate the right shift lever until the rear derailleur
is in its outermost position. Pull the rear derailleur
slightly to the rear, position the chain on the outer­most sprocket and mount the rear wheel. Make sure
you guide the rotor between the brake pads carefully.
Read chapter “How to use quick-releases and thru ax-
les” beforehand.

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REAR DERAILLEUR ASSEMBLY CANYON STRIVE ES / ESX

ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD

Close the quick-release and verify that the wheel is se­curely fixed. Read chapter “How to use quick-releases
and thru axles” beforehand.

Verify that the rear wheel is accurately centred be­tween the rear stays. Make sure the quick-release le­ver and the drop-out safety-tabs are properly closed.

CHECKING THE BRAKE AND THE GEARS

After mounting the wheel and tightening the quick-re­lease pull the brake lever several times
wheel subsequently.

and spin the

The rotor should not drag on the brake caliper or on
the brake pads. Spin both wheels to make sure they
run true. For more information, read chapter “The
wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air pressure”.

Check the proper functioning of the gears. Shift
through all gears and make sure the rear derailleur
does not collide with the spokes when the chain runs
on the largest sprocket. Read up on how to adjust the
gears in chapter “The gears“. After the wheel mount­ing do a brake test in stationary. Actuating the brake
lever should generate a clear-cut braking response
before the lever touches the handlebars.

To ensure a secure transport the Strive is supplied
with the rear derailleur dismounted. The rear derail­leur can be assembled with a few simple steps.

The rear derailleur is mounted to the derailleur hang­er. This derailleur hanger connects the rear derailleur
to the frame. The derailleur hanger is mounted to the
right drop-out at the Strive’s rear frame.

Slide the greased bolt through the drop-out.

Start by screwing the bolt into the derailleur hanger
without tightening it. Mount the rear wheel, as de­scribed in chapter “How to use quick-releases and
thru axles”.

Tighten the derailleur hanger by using the torque
wrench supplied with the Strive.

Do observe the appriopriate torque value of 6 Nm.

New brake pads of disc brakes have to be

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bedded in.

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ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD

MOUNTING THE PEDALS

Before mounting the pedals, check the marking on
the pedal axles first. “R” stands for right pedal and “L”
for left pedal. Note that the left pedal has a left-hand­ed thread that has to be tightened contrary to the
direction you are accustomed to, i.e. anticlockwise.

Screw each pedal manually into the thread of its
crank by two to three full turns.

HOW TO INFLATE THE SUSPENSION FORK

Before transport the suspension fork was completely
deflated. The suspension fork has to be filled with the
proper air pressure.

Remove the cap of your suspension fork.

HOW TO INFLATE THE REAR SHOCK

If you have a full-suspension mountain bike you have
to check the air pressure.

Open the cap of your rear shock.

Apply a little grease on the pedal threads before
screwing in the pedals.

Read up on the road traffic regulations in

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the country where you use the mountain
bike.

Continue by using a pedal spanner to tighten the ped­als firmly.

Check the reliable fit of the pedals after

about 100 km (60 miles). Pedals can come
loose, and this can destroy the thread and throw
the rider off his bike. Also check the reliable fit of
the other bolts according to the prescribed tight­ening torques.

Inflate the suspension fork with the special pump en­closed with the BikeGuard, according to the recom­mendations on the spring rate of the fork manufac­turer. Read up on suspension forks in chapter “The
suspension fork”.

Improperly adjusted suspension forks are

liable to malfunction or damage to the sus­pension fork.

You will find the operating instructions of

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the fork manufacturer on the enclosed CD.
Read them thoroughly before inflating the sus­pension fork!

Inflate the rear shock with the special pump enclosed
with the BikeGuard, according to the recommenda­tions of the rear shock manufacturer. Read up on the
adjustment of your rear shock in chapter “Full-sus-
pension“.

Improperly adjusted rear shocks are liable
to malfunction or damage to the rear
shock.

You will find the operating instructions of

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rear shock on the enclosed CD. Read them
thoroughly before inflating the suspension fork!

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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING

ASSEMBLY FROM THE BIKEGUARD

Adjust the position of the saddle and handlebars and
check that the handlebars, grips and seat post are
securely fastened, as described in chapter “Adjusting
the Canyon bike to the rider”.

Slide your seat post into the seat tube beyond its min­imum mark and make sure its end reaches beyond the
top tube.

Never ride your Canyon with the minimum

mark of the seat post being visible.

Inflate both tyres to the pressure indicated on the
side of the tyres. Read up on tyres and inner tubes in
chapter “The wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air pres-
sure”. Finish the assembly by carrying out thoroughly
the tests described in chapter “Before your first ride”.

Take the chainstay protection out of the small part
box and fit it around the chainstay.

After completing the assembly and checks

it is essential to give your Canyon a test
ride in a level, unfrequented area (e.g. in a park­ing lot)! Wrong assembly or improper adjust­ments that become apparent in road traffic or
during off-road use can make you lose control of
your Canyon!

Fix the white reflector to the handlebars and the red
reflector to the seat post.

Finish by mounting the spoke reflectors. Make sure
that both reflectors of either wheel are fixed to the
spokes opposite to one another.

Check the reliable fit of all bolts once again

according to the prescribed tightening tor­ques after 100 to 300 km (60 to 180 miles). For
more information, read chapters “General notes

on care and inspection”, “Recommended tightening
torques” and “Service and maintenance schedule”.

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PACKING YOUR
CANYON BIKE

If you pack your Canyon, e.g. to send it in for servic­ing to our workshop, or if you want to take it with you
on holidays, you must bear in mind a few things to
bring your bike safe and sound to destination.

Your BikeGuard contains the packing instructions
„How to pack your mountain bike“. Strictly follow
these instructions, whenever you pack your bike.

Our packing instructions that will help you pack your
Canyon step-by-step are also posted at our website
www.canyon.com.

For travelling with your bike by plane pack your bike
either into the Canyon BikeGuard or use a suitable
bike case, e.g. the Canyon BikeShuttle.

For a transport by car be sure to secure your bike ap­propriately in order to avoid any shifting inside the
car. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
read the more detailed chapter of the manual further
below or on the enclosed CD or contact our service
hotline at [phone].

Always secure the bicycle or bicycle com­ ponents when putting it/them into the in­terior of your car. Parts shifting around can impair
your safety.

The Canyon BikeShuttle

The Canyon BikeGuard

Most clamps of bike carrier systems are

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potential sources of damage to large-di­ameter frame tubes! As a result thereof carbon
frames may fail abruptly during use, aluminium
frames are susceptible to dents. Suitable, spe­cial-purpose models are, however, available in the
car accessory trade.

HOW TO USE QUICK­RELEASES AND THRU
AXLES

Although the use of quick-releases is very easy, they
have repeatedly been the cause of accidents as a re­sult of a wrong handling.

Quick-release retention mechanisms essentially con­sist of two manipulable parts:
 The hand lever on one side of the hub which creates

a clamping force via a cam when you close it.

 The tightening nut on the other side of the hub with

which to set the initial tension on the threaded rod.

HOW TO SECURELY MOUNT THE WHEEL

 Open the quick-release. You should now be able to

read “OPEN” on the lever.

 Move the lever back, as if to close it. Now you

should be able to read “CLOSE” on the outside of
the lever. From the start of the closing movement up
to about the first half of its travel the lever should
move very easily, i.e. without clamping the wheel.

 Over the second half of its travel, the force you need

to move it, should increase considerably. Towards
the end of its travel the lever should be very hard to
move. Use the ball of your thumb while your fingers
pull on an immovable part such as the fork or frame,
but not on a rotor or spoke, to push it in all the way.

 In its end position the lever should be parallel to the

bike, i.e. it should not stick out to the side. The le­ver must lie close to the frame so that it cannot be
opened accidentally.

 To check whether the lever is securely locked try to

turn it while it is closed.

Open the quick-release lever

Close the quick-release lever

Improperly mounted wheels may throw you

off your bicycle or result in serious acci­dents!

Never ride a bicycle without having first

checked whether the wheels are securely
fastened! A wheel that comes loose whilst riding
will throw you off your bicycle!

In the event your Canyon has not been

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packed for dispatch according to the en­closed packing instructions, you have no right to
claim refund of repair costs for possibly occurring
transport damage from Canyon Bicycles GmbH.

When taking your bike by car, make sure to
remove all parts from your bike (tools,
pannier bags, child carriers etc.) which might
come loose during transport and cause an acci­dent.

If your bicycle is equipped with quick-

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releases, be sure to lock the frame to an
immovable object together with the wheels when
you leave it outside.

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QUICK-RELEASES AND THRU AXLES

 If you can turn the lever around, the wheel is not se-

curely fastened. Open the lever again and screw the
tightening nut clockwise by half a turn to increase
the initial tension.

 Close the lever again and check it again for tight-

ness. If the lever can no longer be turned, it is prop­erly fastened.

 Finally lift the bike a few centimetres from the

ground so that the wheel is suspended and hit
the tyre from above. If it is properly fastened, the
wheel will remain firmly fixed in the drop-outs of the
frame.

If your seat post is equipped with a quick-release
mechanism, check whether the saddle is firmly fixed
by trying to twist it relative to the frame.

Closing the quick-release with the ball of your thumb

Try twisting the saddle relative to the frame

HOW TO MOUNT THRU AXLE WHEELS

Thru axles are mounted when the bicycle has to with­stand high stress occurring e.g. during freeriding,
downhill riding etc. or jumps. They provide suspen­sion forks with a suitable stiffness.

There is currently a wide range of thru axle systems
available on the market. Some systems are tightened
with quick-releases. Other systems may require spe­cial tools for assembly or disassembly.

If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, please
contact our service hotline [phone]!

With the conventional thru axle system slide the thru
axle through fork and hub in a way that the head of
the Allen bolt comes to a rest on the right side, seen
in direction of motion. Let the fork retract a few times
when you have mounted the axle to make sure it is
not canted. Screw the nut onto the axle and tighten
it. Then tighten the four Allen bolts at the front side of
the fork to clamp the axle tight. Check the bolts after
about one to two hours of riding and after that every
20 hours.

If your bike is equipped with a Maxle thru axle system
with quick-releases, put the wheel into the fork and
mount the rotor in the brake caliper. Bring the wheel
into the right position between the drop-outs and
slide the axle with open Maxle quick-release levers
from the right side through the drop-out and the hub.

Conventional thru axle system (Fox fork)

Maxle thru axle system (Rockshox fork)

Make sure the levers of both quick-

releases are always on the left side of your
Canyon (opposite the chain side). This will help
you to avoid mounting the front wheel the wrong
way round.
With RockShox Maxle thru axle systems the Maxle
quick-release lever is always on the right side.

If your bike has disc brakes, you should on

no account replace the standard quick-re­lease with a lightweight substitute.

As an anti-theft measure you can replace

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the quick-releases by special locks. They
can only be opened and closed with a special,
coded key or an Allen key. If you are in doubt or
if you have any questions, please contact our ser­vice hotline [phone]!

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QUICK-RELEASES AND THRU AXLES

As soon as the axle thread engages with the thread of
the left fork leg, close it by turning it clockwise. Close
the Maxle thru axle quick-release lever like a usual
quick-release lever. From the start of the closing
movement up to about the first half of its travel the
lever should move very easily without clamping the
wheel, whereas over the second half of its travel the
force you need to move it should increase considera­bly. Towards the end of its travel the lever should be
very hard to move. Use the palm of your hand while
your fingers pull on an immovable part, such as the
fork leg, but not on a spoke or the rotor. In its end po­sition the quick-release lever should be tight so that
it can no longer be turned.

The E-Thru system has been developed jointly by
Shimano and Fox and has a 15 mm thru axle that opti­mises weight. It is mounted like the Maxle system and
also operated with a quick-release lever. The special
feature of the E-Thru compared to usual quick-re­lease systems is the firm, bolted connection of the
tightening nut to the fork leg on the opposite side of
the quick-release lever.

For the removal of the front wheel you may need tools
depending on fork manufacturer and thru axle sys­tem. To remove the wheel, loosen the axle support at
the fork and remove the axle completely from the hub.
To remount the front wheel procede in the reverse or­der. Make sure all bolts/quick-release systems are
tightened properly.

E-Thru system

Tool for dismounting

Besides the front thru axle systems, there are also
rear thru axle systems, such as the X-12 rear axle
system from Syntace. This system combines extreme
stiffness with light weight. The X-12 system comes in
two different versions:

 The key version (with Allen bolt)
 The QR version (with RWS quick-release lever)

To remove the rear wheel of a Torque and Strive you
have to release the bolt positioned on top of the drop­out (derailleur hanger mount) by two to three turns.

Release the axle (with the quick-release or by using
an Allen key depending on the system) and remove it.
Now you can remove the rear wheel as you are used
to.

Make sure not to insert the axle into the hub before
mounting the rear wheel.

Perform the rear wheel mounting in the usual manner.
Due to the axle guides the rear wheel is automatically
in its correct position and requires no further adjust­ment. Once you have mounted the rear wheel, insert
and tighten the axle.

In the case of the models Torque and Strive tighten
the derailleur hanger mount to 6 Nm.

Thru axle system Syntace X-12

Axle guides Syntace X-12

To mount the axle use only the tools

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recommended by the manufacturer. Make
it a rule to use a torque wrench. Tighten carefully
by approaching the prescribed maximum torque
in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) whilst con­stantly checking the proper fit of the component.
Never exceed the maximum tightening torque in­dicated by the manufacturer! A too tight fixing of
the axle can damage the axle or the fork leg.

Do not use any other tools to fix the axle.

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A too tight fixing of the axle can damage
the axle or the fork leg.

Manufacturers of thru axle systems deliver

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their products with detailed operating in­structions. Read them carefully before removing
the wheel or doing any maintenance work.

ADD-ON PARTS AND CHANGES

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CARBON

WHAT TO BEAR IN
MIND WHEN ADDING
COMPONENTS OR
MAKING CHANGES?

Canyon bikes are sport machines which are fitted ac­cording to the respective usage. Please note that the
mounting of mudguards or such like may impair the
functioning and hence the safety whilst riding. Before
buying and mounting any accessory, please check
whether this particular accessory part matches with
your Canyon. With additional bells, horns or lighting
accessories, inform yourself thoroughly whether they
are permitted and tested and accordingly approved
for use on public roads. Battery/accumulator-operat­ed lights have to be marked with the wavy line and the
letter “K” (see chapter “Legal requirements”).

If you want to mount a pannier rack or a child seat
or trailer, please read chapter “Intended use” be­forehand to make sure whether it is permitted. If a
mounting is permitted, in general, please contact our
service hotline at [phone] and ask for
suitable models.

Only perform jobs you are absolutely sure of.

Handlebars, stems and forks should only be replaced
by a skilled mechanic. Be sure to follow the operat­ing of the accessory manufacturer in any case. When
mounting other components and accessories, it is
your responsibility to mount the components appro­priately. Bring your Canyon to our service workshop,
if you have the slightest doubt.

Canyon with mudguards

Pannier rack

Retrofitted accessories, such as mud-

guards, pannier racks etc., can impair the
functioning of your Canyon. We therefore advise
you to use accessories from our product range.
This will ensure you use matching components.

Components that come loose or break off

as a result of improper mounting can
cause serious accidents. Safety relevant bolts
must be tightened to their specified torques.

In case of any questions regarding com-

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ponent assembly, compatibility or if you
want to make any changes, read the more de­tailed chapter of the manual further below or on
the enclosed CD or contact our service hotline at
[phone].

SPECIAL
CHARACTERIS TICS OF
CARBON

Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, also referred to as
carbon (or CRP), has a number of special character­istics compared to conventional lightweight materi­als. Having some knowledge of these characteristics
is important so that you can enjoy your high-quality
Canyon for many years and have full confidence in its
material.

Carbon fibre reinforced plastic has proved its value in
road racing with numerous wins. Components made
of this material are extremely lightweight and - pre­supposing proper design, processing and treatment

- of outstanding strength and stress resistance.

However, there is one particular drawback of this
material – its brittleness. Therefore, when subjected
to stress it does not undergo permanent deformation,
even though its inner structure may have sustained
damage. In the extreme case, the fibres may sepa­rate, thus resulting in the so-called delamination and
reducing the strength properties of the component.
In contrast to steel or aluminium, carbon components
that have sustained damage to their inner fibres as
a result of excessive stress will show no outwardly
visible deformation. Carbon components that have
been subjected to overstress are therefore liable to
fail during use, possibly causing an accident with un­foreseeable consequences. If you have had a critical
incident with your bike, we advise you to have the rel­evant component inspected by our service workshop,
or better still, the whole Canyon.

Always park your Canyon carefully and make sure it
does not topple over. Carbon frames and parts may
already sustain damage by simply toppling over.

Carbon

Be attentive during riding. If your carbon

component produces any creaking, this
may indicate a material defect. Stop using your
bike and contact our service hotline to discuss
the steps to be taken. For your own safety, never
ask for CRP components to be repaired! Damaged
carbon components should be replaced immedi­ately and prevented from being used by anyone
else.

Carbon components should never be

exposed to high temperatures, as occur­ring during powder coating or enamelling. The
heat generated by these processes may destroy
the component. Do not leave carbon items in a car
in direct sunlight for prolonged periods or near
sources of heat.

Most clamps of bike carrier systems are

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potential sources of damage to large-di­ameter frame tubes! As a result thereof carbon
frames may suddenly fail during use. Suitable,
special-purpose models are available in the car
accessory trade.

Make sure the maximum overall weight of

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rider, baggage (rucksack) and bicycle
does not exceed 100 kg. Carbon wheels are gen­erally not approved for trailer towing!