Canyon Pedelec - Before Your First Ride Preparations; Rider Familiarization and Initial Setup; Legal Compliance and Equipment Check

10 11BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
6. Are you familiar with the brake system? Our
pedelecs are normally delivered with the le
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 cong-
uration, as inadvertent use of the front brake
can throw you o your bike. Have the lever-
to-brake assignment changed by an expert, if
necessary. Make sure that the lever-to-brake
assignment is the same across all your bikes.
Your new pedelec is equipped with modern
brakes which may be far more powerful than
those you were used to so far. Be sure to rst
practise using the brakes o public roads! Do
approach the maximum possible deceleration
gradually. For more details on brakes read the
chapter “The brake system” in your compre-
hensive world-specic Canyon bicycle manual.
7. Are you familiar with the type and function-
ing of the gears? If not, make yourself familiar
with the gears in a place clear of trac. Make
sure not to pedal with too much force when
shiing. For more details on gears, read the
chapter “The gears” in your comprehensive
world-specic Canyon bicycle manual.
Be aware that the brakes of your
pedelec are always more eective than
the drive. If you face any problems with your
drive (e.g. because it pushes you forward be-
fore a turn), slow down your pedelec carefully.
Note that the brake lever setup may
vary from country to country! Check
which brake lever acts on which brake. If it
does not comply with your habits, we recom-
mend that you ask an expert to change the
brake lever setup!
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE
4. The rechargeable battery of your pedelec must
be charged before you set o for the rst time.
Are you familiar with the handling and mount-
ing of the rechargeable battery? Before you set
o for the rst time, check whether the bat-
tery is fully charged, properly mounted, that it
has engaged audibly or that it is locked.
For more information see the system instruc-
tions of the drive manufacturer and the Quick
Start Guide.
5. The functions of your pedelec are operated
with the buttons of the control unit on the
handlebar or with the remote switch on the
frame (down tube or top tube). Are you fa-
miliar with all functions and displays? Check
whether you know the functions of all buttons.
For more information see the system instruc-
tions of the drive manufacturer.
We recommend that you charge your bat-
tery during the day and only in dry rooms
which have a smoke or a re detector, but keep
it out of your bedroom. Place the battery during
the charging process on a big, non-inammable
plate made of ceramics or glass!
Charge your battery only with the sup-
plied charger. Do not use the charger of
any other manufacturer, not even when the
connector of the charger matches your re-
chargeable battery. The rechargeable battery
can heat up, catch re or even explode!
Do not park the pedelec in the blazing
sun.
Note that the rechargeable battery
switches into the sleep mode aer a
few days of non-use. If you want to know how
to awake the battery, read system instructions
of the drive manufacturer.
Strictly observe the category to which
your pedelec belongs. The category can
be identied by the frame marking. The cate-
gory species the grounds on which you are
allowed to ride and the riding actions for
which your pedelec is designed. The category
is given in the chapter “Intended use”. If you
are not sure about the category your bike be-
longs to, contact our service hotline.
Pull the brake lever of the rear brake
and stop pedalling. The pedelec stops.
Emergency stop! Stopping within the shortest
possible distance requires controlled braking
with both brakes.