Canyon ROAD BIKE User Manual
PURE CYCLING
BICYCLE MANUAL ROAD BIKE
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Attention!
Assembly instructions page 12. Before your first ride please read pages 7-11.
Your bicycle and this bicycle manual comply with the safety requirements of the European standard
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EN 14781 for road racing bicycles.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPONENTS
1 Frame:
a Top tube
b Down tube
c Seat tube
d Chainstay
e Rear stay
2 Saddle
3 Seat post
4 Seat post clamp
5 Rear brake
6 Cassette sprockets
7 Front derailleur
8 Rear derailleur
9 Chain
10 Chainring
11 Crank set
12 Pedal
13 Stem
14 Handlebars
15 Brake/shift lever
16 Headset
17 Front brake
18 Fork
19 Drop-out
Wheel:
20 Quick-release
21 Rim
22 Spoke
23 Tyr e
24 Hub
25 Valve
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.
This symbol indicates an imminent risk to
your life or health unless you comply with
the instructions given or take preventive measures.
This symbol warns you about actions that
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could lead to damage to property or the environment.
This symbol signifies information about
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how to handle the product or refers to a
passage in the operating instructions that deserves your special attention.
2 Welcome
4 Intended use
7 Before your first ride
10 Before every ride
12 Assembly from the BikeGuard
32 Packing your Canyon road bike
33 How to use the quick-release
33 How to securely mount the wheel
35 What to bear in mind when adding components
or making changes
36 Special characteristics of carbon
37 Special features of carbon wheels
38 Care instructions
39 Special features of triathlon, track bikes and
time trial machines
41 After an accident
43 Framesets – assembly technical data
48 Adjusting the Canyon road bike to the rider
49 Adjusting the saddle to the correct height
51 Adjusting the height of the handlebars
52 Aheadset
54 I-lock system
56 Fore-to-aft-position and saddle tilt
57 Adjusting saddle position and tilt
61 Handlebars and brake lever adjustment
61 Adjusting the handlebar position by turning
63 Adjusting the brake lever reach
64 The pedal systems
64 Different systems at a glance – how they work
66 Adjustment and maintenance
67 The brake system
68 Road bike rim brakes
68 Brakes – how they work and what to do
69 Checking and readjusting road bike brakes
69 Checking the brake system
69 Vertical adjustment of the brake pads
70 Readjusting and synchronising the side-pull
71 Mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes in the
71 Brakes – how they work and what to do
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-stems or threadless system
the handlebar
about wear
brakes
case of cyclocross bikes
about wear
72 Adjusting the brake lever reach
72 Checking and readjusting in the case of
mechanical disc brakes
73 Checking and readjusting in the case of
hydraulic disc brakes
75 The gears
76 The gears - How they work and how to use them
78 Checking and readjusting the gears
78 Rear derailleur
79 Adjustment of limit stops
81 Front derailleur
82 Shimano Di2
84 Chain maintenance
85 Chain wear
86 Adjusting the chain tension of single speed
bicycles
87 The wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air pressure
90 Rim trueness, spoke tension
92 Repairing punctures
92 Wheel removal
93 Removing clincher and folding tyres
94 Mounting clincher and folding tyres
96 Removing tubular tyres
96 Mounting tubular tyres
100 Mounting wheels
101 The headset
101 Checking and readjusting
102 Threadless headset: Aheadset
103 I-lock headset
105 Transport of your Canyon bike
107 General notes on care and inspection
107 Washing and cleaning your Canyon
109 Safekeeping and storing your Canyon
110 Servicing and inspection
112 Service and maintenance schedule
114 Recommended tightening torques
117 Legal requirements for riding on public roads
118 Warranty
120 Guarantee
121 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 road 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 road 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 road 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 plenty of service information 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 +44 (0) 20 8501 2582!
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 it 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, cycling 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 the influence of
drugs, medication, 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 14781. 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 June 2014, edition 7
© 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.
On the road
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
+44 (0) 20 8501 2582. E-mail: info@canyon.com
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.
INTENDED USE
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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.
Canyon bikes are not approved for mount-
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ing child carriers.
These bikes are not approved for towing
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child trailers.
Mounting a pannier rack is not permitted.
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The only way of riding with baggage is by
using a special backpack.
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.
Read in any case the supplementary
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Speedmax user manual that you got when
you bought a Speedmax CF Evo.
Do not use the Canyon road bike on a bicycle trainer to which it is
attached in any way
Canyon road bikes are intended to be
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only used on free rollers (bicycle rollers
without brake). Do not use the Canyon road bike
on a bicycle trainer to which it is attached in any
way.
BEFORE YOUR
FIRST RIDE
1. Have you ever ridden a road, time trial, triathlon or
track bicycle? Please note that these are sports
bikes. You need to get used to them and to practise on them. Make yourself gradually familiar
with your new bike in an unfrequented area and
approach the riding characteristics 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! 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 sys-
tem“.
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“.
Full braking; do not imitate
Note that the assignment of brake lever to
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
If you hold your handlebars by aerobars
(triathlon handlebars), 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 ad-
justed? Stand over the top tube of your bike and
check whether there is a clearance of 2 to 3 fingers 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 saddle. For more information about the saddle position, 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 practising so that you do not topple over. Adjust the
locking and release mechanism, if necessary. Be
sure first to read the enclosed operating instructions which you will find enclosed. For more information about the pedals, read chapter “The pedal
systems”.
Checking the clearance between top tube and crotch
Shoes for step-in pedals
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”.
Canyon race machines are designed for riding on tarred roads
Track bike V-Drome
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!
Carbon
Canyon road, time trial, triathlon or track
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 properly
closed? For more information, read chapter “How
to use the quick-release”.
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 the
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! The brake pads of rim
brakes must hit the rim with their entire surface.
They must not touch the tyres. For more information about the brakes, read chapter “The brake sys-
tem“.
Check the tyre pressure
4. If you intend to ride on public roads or in the dark,
check the lighting set, see chapter “Legal require-
ments”.
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. 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.
7. 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, please
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observe the maximum overall load and the
regulations regarding the transport of baggage
and children given in chapter “Intended use”. Furthermore, we recommend reading chapter “Trans-
port of your Canyon bike” before transporting your
Canyon road bike by car or plane.
During use your Canyon is undergoing
stress resulting from the surface of the
road and 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
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 your bicycle manual road
bike. Here you will find the illustration of a Canyon
road bike showing all the essential components.
Keep this page folded out while you are reading. This
means that you can quickly find in the text the component that is being referred to.
The illustration shows an arbitrary Canyon road bike
– this is not what every bike will look like.
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BIKEGUARD
The BikeGuard contains the assembled frameset with
the rear wheel mounted and all add-on parts as well
as the front wheel that is sometimes packed separately in a wheel bag, the saddle with seat post, a box
with small parts (e.g. quick-releases, reflectors and
pedals, as the case may be) and the toolcase with
Canyon Torque Wrench incl. bits, Canyon mounting
paste as well as the bicycle manual road bike with
enclosed CD.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON ROAD BIKE ASSEMBLY
Your Canyon had been fully assembled at the factory
and given a test run. The bicycle should be fully functional without any further adjustments being made
once the assembly steps explained below have been
completed.
The following section gives you a concise description
of the assembly. In the event that you are neither
skilled nor experienced in that kind of work, please
read the more detailed chapters in your bicycle manual road bike; also observe the instructions of the
component manufacturers on the enclosed CD. Before your first ride, carry out the checks described in
chapter “Before every ride”.
USING THE CANYON TORQUE WRENCH
We regard the use of a torque wrench as essential so
as to ensure the two parts can be fixed together securely and safely.
First, open the BikeGuard.
To do this, only use a box cutter or a similar knife with
a very short blade. Never use any kind of knife on the
bicycle itself.
When using a box cutter make sure nei-
therto damage the component nor to hurt
yourself. Make it a rule to cut away from you and
the component!
Share the pleasure that your new Canyon
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brings and ask a helper to assist you in unpacking it from the BikeGuard and in assembling
it.
The easiest and safest way to assemble
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the bike is when you use a workstand or
ask someone to help you.
Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon seat
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post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of
the workstand! Be sure to only use a suitable aluminium seat post for clamping. It is best to use a
workstand that holds the frame from inside at
three points or else ask someone to help while you
assemble your bike.
Exceeding the maximum torque at the clamping bolts
(e.g. at the stem, steerer tube, handlebars or seat
post) leads to an excessively high clamping force.
This can cause the component to fail and hence there
is a high associated risk of accidents. In addition, the
product guarantee would be null and void in such a
case. Screws or bolts that are too loose or are done
up too tightly can cause a failure and hence lead to an
accident. Always follow exactly the tightening torque
details from Canyon.
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Put the matching bit into the holder of the Canyon
torque wrench.
Insert the Allen key fully into the screw head.
USING THE CANYON ASSEMBLY PASTE
Carbon fibre components are particularly vulnerable
to damage caused by excessive clamping force. Canyon assembly paste creates extra friction between
two surfaces, allowing the necessary tightening
torque to be reduced by up to 30 %.
It also retains its effectiveness in wet conditions and
provides maximum protection against corrosion.
Canyon assembly paste can be used for all carbon
and aluminium connections. It’s ideal for this purpose, as it does not harden.
UNPACKING
Remove the protective cardboard at one end and the
box with small parts.
Take out the cardboard box with the front wheel
stowed in parallel to the bike frame in the BikeGuard.
The front wheel may be packed additionally in a wheel
bag.
Slowly turn the handle of the Canyon torque wrench.
Once the bolt is getting tight, the pointer moves over
the scale. Stop the turning movement as soon as the
pointer reaches the number for the specified torque.
Assemble your Canyon using the Canyon
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torque wrench enclosed with the Bike-
Guard.
This is especially useful in the clamping areas of
handlebars and stem, steerer tube and stem and
seat post and seat tube, i.e. three areas where too
much clamping force can damage either component,
causing component failure or voiding the warranty.
By reducing the clamping force, Canyon assembly
paste relieves stress on sensitive carbon surfaces,
preventing damage to fibres or the cracking of the
carbon substructure.
Prior to applying Canyon assembly paste, remove dirt
particles and lubricant residues from the surfaces to
be treated. Apply a thin and even film of Canyon assembly paste to the cleaned surfaces using a brush
or a chamois.
Mount the components, as specified. Use the Canyon
torque wrench and never exceed the prescribed maximum tightening torque! Remove excessive Canyon
assembly paste and re-seal the small sachet after
use.
Please note that the saddle and the seat post are
fixed to the front wheel. Put the cardboard box carefully aside.
Keep the entire packaging material as well
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as the BikeGuard in a dry place. If you intend to ship your Canyon or to take it with you on
a trip, you will have everything at hand.
You will not find the wheels packed in
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wheel bags in every BikeGuard.
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Remove the toolcase with the bicycle manual road
bike and the tools from the small parts box.
MOUNTING THE HANDLEBARS OR THE CANYON HANDLEBAR-STEM-COMBINATION
Canyon road bikes are delivered with different systems.
There is on the one hand the proven Aheadset
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-stem
and handlebar system.
MOUNTING THE CANYON HANDLEBAR-STEM-COMBINATION
Keep hold of the handlebar-stem-combination and
undo the band with Velcro fastener in the top fixing
the handlebars.
The fork is fixed by means of the headset itself and
cannot slip out.
Release the bolt in the top area of the stem and remove it with the cap. Open the Canyon assembly
paste. Squeeze out some assembly paste and apply a
thin layer of carbon assembly paste on the inner side
of the stem clamp as well as in the clamping area of
the fork steerer tube.
Lift the frame including add-on parts and rear wheel
carefully off the BikeGuard and make sure it stands
safe. Ask your helper, if necessary, to hold the bike.
Hold the handlebars tightly while lifting
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the frame out so that they are not twisted,
cannot drop and get damaged.
And on the other hand the Canyon handlebar-stem-combination which is also suitable for the
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Aheadset
-headset system.
The assembly of the Canyon road bike differs according to the system your Canyon road bike has. For this
reason both systems are described in the following.
Remove the protective film and sleeves from the
handlebar-stem-combination. It is recommended
that you remove the protective material in general by
hand. If that is not possible, it is best to use scissors,
and if it is really necessary, use a box cutter.
Let the handlebar-stem-combination carefully hang
down.
When using a box cutter make sure you do
not damage the component or injure yourself. Make it a rule to cut away from you and the
component!
Slide the handlebar-stem-combination on the fork
steerer tube. Make sure the bowden cables and the
lines are not twisted or bent, but run in a smooth
curve to the cable stops or brakes.
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Place the cap on top and tighten the bolt to a tightening torque of 2 Nm by using the Canyon torque
wrench.
Position the handlebar-stem-combination in the middle. Check the alignment of the handlebar-stem-combination; the handlebars should be at right angle to
the front wheel and/or the stem should be in parallel
to it.
MOUNTING THE HANDLEBARS
Keep hold of the handlebars and undo the band with
Velcro fastener in the top at the stem fixing the handlebars.
Keep hold of the handlebars to prevent any twisting,
dropping and damage of them. Undo the band with
Velcro fastener fixing the handlebars in the bottom
to the fork.
Open the Canyon assembly paste. Squeeze out some
assembly paste and apply a thin layer of carbon assembly paste on the inner side of the faceplate as well
as in the clamping area of the stem body.
Alternative 1: Screwing in Canyon Aheadset
with faceplate.
1 2
3 4
Screw in both upper bolts (pos. 1+2) without tight-
ening them (1 Nm). The slot should be fully closed in
the end, the faceplate should be flush with the body.
To do so, you may have to release both lower bolts
(pos. 3+4).
Continue by tightening both lower bolts (pos. 3+4)
according to the tightening torques on the stem (5
or 8 Nm).
Finish by re-tightening both upper bolts (pos. 1+2)
according to the tightening torques on the stem (5
or 8 Nm).
Alternative 2: Screwing in conventional Aheadset®stems with faceplate.
®
-stems
Put the matching bit into the holder of the Canyon
torque wrench. Start by tightening slightly the clamping bolts of the stem evenly. Make sure the clamping
slot is identical in width. Finish by tightening the bolts
to the marked tightening torque (5 Nm).
When using a box cutter make sure you do
not damage the component or injure yourself. Make it a rule to cut away from you and the
component!
Remove the protective film and sleeves from the
handlebars. It is recommended that you remove the
protective material in general by hand. If that is not
possible, it is best to use scissors, and if it is really
necessary, use a box cutter.
Let the handlebars carefully hang down.
Put the matching bit into the holder of the Canyon
torque wrench. Release the clamping bolts of the
stem face plate and remove the face plate.
Position the handlebars by means of the marking
accurately centred in the stem clamp. Make sure
the bowden cables and the lines are not twisted or
bent, but run in a smooth curve to the cable stops or
brakes.
Retighten the clamping bolts of the faceplate evenly
in a cross pattern until they lightly hold the handlebars in place.
Make sure the upper and lower clamping slots between faceplate and stem body are parallel and identical in width. Release the clamping bolts once again,
if necessary, and re-tighten them slightly and evenly.
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MOUNTING THE FRONT WHEEL
Verify that the upper grip areas of the shift/brake levers are in horizontal position. The ends of the drops
are then in parallel to the ground or point slightly
downwards.
Finish by tightening the bolts evenly and in a cross
pattern to the marked tightening torque.
Remove the front wheel from the protective cardboard and from the wheel bag, if available.
Saddle and seat post are fixed to the front wheel with
a band with Velcro fastener and protective film. Carefully undo the band and put the saddle and the seat
post aside.
Take the quick-release for the front wheel out of the
small parts box. Release the counternut and remove
one of the springs from the quick-release.
Insert the quick-release into the hollow front wheel
axle.
Make sure there is one spring on either side of the
hub. When mounting the springs on either side of the
quick-release, 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.
Tighten the counternut of the quick-release by no
more than two full turns. Read up on quick-releases
in chapter “How to use the quick-release” in your bicycle manual road bike; also observe the instructions
of the component manufacturer on the enclosed CD.
Remove the protective film from the shift/brake levers.
Open the front brake by releasing the release lever at
the brake (Shimano, SRAM) or by displacing the pin
in the shifter/brake lever (Campagnolo) to allow the
lever to tilt back a little.
If you have disc brakes, check before mounting the
wheel whether the brake pads rest snugly in their
seats in the brake calliper. The gaps between the
brake pads and the wheel should be parallel and the
wear indicators in their correct position. Make sure
you guide the rotor between the brake pads carefully.
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Mount the front wheel by sliding the hub together
with the quick-release into the drop-outs.
Make sure the rim including front wheel tyre is accurately centred in the fork blades.
Read beforehand chapter “How to use the quick-release” in your bicycle manual road bike and on the
enclosed CD.
Do not pull the (disc) brake lever with a
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removed wheel and make sure to mount
the safety locks when removing the wheel.
You can find more on mounting in chapter
i
“The wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air
pressure” in your bicycle manual road bike on the
enclosed CD.
For more information on road bike brakes
i
read chapter “The brake system” in your
bicycle manual road bike on the enclosed CD.
Tighten up the counternut with the quick-release lever open until the quick-release lever builds up force
when closed. Make sure the closed lever is close to
the fork and does not stand out to the side or the
front.
Re-close the release lever of the brake (Shimano,
SRAM) immediately or move the bolt at the shift/
brake lever back to its original position (Campagnolo) with the brake lever slightly activated.
Check whether the brake pads hit the
braking surfaces of the rims with their en-
tire surface.
Verify that the brake is accurately centred with regard to the rim.
You can find further information in chapter “The
brake system” in your bicycle manual road bike on
the enclosed CD.
After mounting the wheel and tightening the quick-release pull the brake lever (several times, if you have
disc brakes). Check the braking response of both
brakes. It must be reached after the same travel and
be stable at once.
After the wheel mounting do a brake test
when stationary. Actuating the brake lever
should generate a clear-cut braking response before the lever touches the handlebars.
Check whether the front wheel is properly seated in
the drop-outs and whether it runs accurately in the
centre between the fork arms.
Spin both wheels to make sure they run true.
You can find further information in chapter “The
wheels - tyres, inner tubes and air pressure” in your
bicycle manual road bike on the enclosed CD.
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MOUNTING THE SADDLE AND THE SEAT POST
Check the proper functioning of the gears.
You can find further information on adjusting the
gears in chapter “The gears” in your bicycle manual
road bike on the enclosed CD.
Shift through all gears and make sure the rear derailleur does not collide with the spokes when the chain
runs on the largest sprocket.
Remove the protective cap from the top end of the
seat tube. Release the seat post binder bolt at the
seat tube. Read beforehand chapter “Adjusting the
Canyon road bike to the rider” in your bicycle manual
road bike and on the enclosed CD.
You should be able to insert the seat post easily into
the frame without pressing or turning. If you are not,
loosen the seat post binder bolt a little more.
Pull the seat post out again. Apply a little Canyon
assembly paste to the bottom part of the seat post
and inside the seat tube or in the clamping area of
the seat post.
Slide the seat post into the seat tube to the desired
saddle height.
Never ride your Canyon if the MAX marking
of the seat post is visible.
Bring the saddle into alignment and do not overtighten the seat post binder bolt, i.e. do not exceed the
permissible maximum torque. Use the Canyon torque
wrench.
Remove the protective film from the saddle, if available.
Never apply any grease or oil to clamping
areas made of carbon!
Do not exceed the maximum tightening
!
torques! You will find the prescribed values
in chapter “Recommended tightening torques”,
directly on the components and/or in the manuals
of the component manufacturers.
Be sure to read the notes given in chapter
!
“Adjusting the saddle to the correct height”
as well as the permitted torques in chapter “General notes on care and inspection” in your bicycle
manual road bike and on the enclosed CD and
also follow the operating instructions of the component manufacturer.
Measure the saddle height of your previ-
i
ous bicycle from the middle of the bottom
bracket up to the top edge of the saddle in the
middle of the saddle. Then transfer the saddle
height to your new Canyon.
The Canyon Perfect Position System
i
(PPS) offers you the possibility to select
your Canyon perfectly tuned to your body without
a test ride. For more details on the PPS visit our
website at www.canyon.com
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SPECIAL CASE CANYON SPEEDMAX
Some Canyon models (e.g. Speedmax CF and Speedmax AL) have an oval shaped seat post. Mounting
anything than the standard seat post is therefore
impossible. Release both Allen bolts at the seat post
clamp.
Slide the seat post into the seat tube to the desired
saddle height. Insert the built-in seat post clamp.
MOUNTING THE PEDALS
Canyon road bikes can be fitted with standard race
pedals of the major brands.
Apply a thin layer of standard assembly grease on the
pedal threads before screwing in the pedals.
Apply a little Canyon assembly paste on the bottom
part of the seat post and inside the seat tube.
Do not clamp a frame tube or a carbon seat
!
post of your Canyon in the holding jaws of
the workstand! This could crush the tubes! It is
recommended that you use a workstand which
holds the frame at three points from inside or
which holds the fork and bottom bracket shell.
Tighten up the Allen bolt of the seat post clamp to the
prescribed torque of 4 Nm up to a maximum of 6 Nm.
Your seat post must go into the frame as a minimum
to as far as underneath the top tube and up to the
MAX marking of the seat post.
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.
Continue by using a pedal spanner to tighten the pedals firmly. Some pedal types have to be tightened with
an Allen key.
Check the reliable fit of the pedals after
about 100 km (60 miles). The pedals can
come loose, and this can destroy the thread and
throw the rider off his bike.
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ADD-ON PARTS MAKING YOUR CANYON FIT FOR PUBLIC ROADS
Fix the white reflector to the handlebars and the red
reflector to the seat post, the spoke reflectors as well
as a bell.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Inflate both tyres to the maximum pressure indicated
on the side of the tyres. You can find more information on tyres and inner tubes in chapter “The wheels
- tyres, inner tubes and air pressure” in your bicycle
manual road bike on the enclosed CD.
Verify that the upper grip areas of the shift/brake levers are in horizontal position. The ends of the drops
are then in parallel to the ground or point slightly
downwards.
In the case of Canyon stems the upper clamping slot
is completely closed, the slot on the bottom side is
visible.
Use the Canyon torque wrench and finish by tightening the clamping bolts. Do not exceed the maximum
tightening torques!
Finish by mounting the spoke reflectors. Make sure
you mount two reflectors opposite of each other to
the spokes of the front wheel and two reflectors opposite of each other to the spokes of the rear wheel.
Read up on the road traffic regulations in
!
the country where you use the road bike.
You can find further information in chapter “Legal
requirements for riding on public roads” in your
bicycle manual road bike on the enclosed CD.
Adjust the position of the saddle and the handlebars,
as described in chapter ”Adjusting the Canyon road
bike to the rider” in your bicycle manual road bike.
Make sure that in the case of the general Ahead-
®
set
-stems with faceplate the upper and lower
clamping slots between faceplate and stem body are
parallel and identical in width. Release the clamping
bolts, if necessary, and re-tighten them slightly and
evenly.
Use the Canyon torque wrench and finish by tightening the clamping bolts. Do not exceed the maximum
tightening torques!
Check whether the saddle is in horizontal position,
when the bike is standing on a level ground.
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Your seat post must go into the frame as a minimum
to as far as underneath the top tube and up to the
MAX marking of the seat post.
Check that the saddle is aligned centrally. Check the
alignment of the saddle along the top and the down
tube.
Check the proper functioning of the gears. Shift
through all the gears.
Make sure that the rear derailleur does not collide
with the spokes when the chain runs on the largest
sprocket. Apply pressure on the rear derailleur in order to exclude a collision and gently spin the wheel.
You can find further information on adjusting the
gears in chapter “The gears” in your bicycle manual
road bike on the enclosed CD.
Never ride your Canyon if the MAX marking
of the seat post is visible.
Check the tight fit of the seat post. Try to turn the
components.
Check the tight fit of the handlebars and of the shift/
brake levers. Try to turn the components. The handlebars must be tight and withstand any downward jerk.
Gently retighten the clamping bolt(s), if necessary.
Finish the assembly by carrying out thoroughly the tests described in chapters
“Before your first ride” and “Before every ride”.
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” in your bicycle manual road bike on the
enclosed CD.
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 use
of your bike can make you lose control of your
Canyon!
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PACKING YOUR
CANYON ROAD BIKE
If you have to 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 road bike“. Strictly follow these instructions, whenever you pack your road 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 road 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 +44 (0) 20 8501 2582.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HOW TO USE THE
QUICK-RELEASE
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.
Open the quick-release lever
Close the quick-release lever
Improperly mounted wheels may throw you
off your bicycle or result in serious accidents!
Make sure the levers of both quick-
releases are always on the left side of your
Canyon (i.e. opposite the chain drive). This will
help you to avoid mounting the front wheel the
wrong way round.
If your bicycle is equipped with quick-
i
releases, be sure to lock the frame to an
immovable object together with the wheels when
you leave it outside.
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ADD-ON PARTS AND CHANGES
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.
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.
The quick-release lever must be nearly parallel to the wheel and not
stick out
Try twisting the saddle relative to the frame
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 it is permitted. If a mounting
is permitted, in general, please contact our service
hotline at +44 (0) 20 8501 2582 and ask for suitable
models.
Only perform jobs you are absolutely sure of.
Mudguards/wheel protections
Pannier rack
Retrofitted accessories, such as mud-
guards, carriers 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.
Make sure the levers of both quick-
releases are always on the left side of your
Canyon (i.e. opposite the chain drive). This will
help you to avoid mounting the front wheel the
wrong way round.
With insufficiently closed quick-releases
the wheels can come loose, thus creating a
serious risk of accident!
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 +44 (0) 20 8501 2582!
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.
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-
i
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
+44 (0) 20 8501 2582.
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