Canyon vcls post 2.0 Montageanleitung Seite 6

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the seat post can be damaged if the internal diameter of the
seat tube is too small or if there are sharp edges or burrs.
the seat tube must be free of grease and lubricants when
the seat post is installed. always use carbon assembly paste
on the seat post and in the seat tube of the frame.
always use carbon assembly paste. If carbon as-
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sembly paste is not used the seat post can slip
down in the seat tube.
the maximum and minimum insertion depths of the seat
post are imprinted on the VCLS Post 2.0. these values must
be complied with in all cases.
Note that the bicycle maker may stipulate a greater insertion
depth than the minimum value imprinted on it. Carefully read
through the operating instructions for your bicycle.
the tightening torque details of the frame maker can usu-
ally be found at the seat post clamp or in the general bicycle
operating instructions. the maximum permissible tightening
torque for the screw at the seat post is: 7 Nm.
the tightening torques imprinted on all the screws of the
seat post itself must be complied with. If there are differ-
ing values due to different components being put together
(frame – seat post), then take the smaller one in each case.
always use a torque wrench for installation work.
the standard version of the seat post is intended for the
combination with saddles that have round saddle rails made
of steel or titanium and with a diameter of 7 mm.
In the case of saddles with oval saddle rails the two sad-
dle outer clamps must be replaced against the appropriate
original accessories.
If they are required, order these parts from Canyon bicycle
Gmbh.
for your own safety, replace the seat post if it has
suffered a hard knock, for example, after an acci-
dent or a fall.
If your seat post creaks or makes cracking noises
or if external damage such as notches, cracks,
dents, or discoloration, etc., can be seen, then you should
not use it any longer. Contact Canyon bicycles and have it
checked carefully and replace the parts if necessary.
Under no circumstances should damaged parts be
used further. do not use the seat post until it has
been replaced.
Note carefully the maximum and minimum inser-
tion depths imprinted on the seat post.
PREINSTaLLaTION OF ThE SEaT POST 
(a) Saddle outer clamps (L/R)
(b) Saddle inner clamps (L/R)
(C) Saddle clamping screws
(d) Leaf spring "back"
(E) Leaf spring "front"
(f) Stop screw with washer
(a)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
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the two leaf spring elements are marked with "front" and
"back", as seen in the direction of motion. Ensure that this
orientation is maintained. 
Place the leaf springs with the flat side facing one another.
then insert the saddle inner clamps with the saddle hold-
ers (lengthways grooves) pointing upwards into the joint
bushes.
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then place the saddle on the saddle clamp unit. Note
during installation the clamping area of the saddle that is
typically delineated by an imprinted scale or stop markings.
Never go beyond these delineating marks.
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the saddle is then installed with the saddle outer clamps
and the two clamping screws of size M5 x 50 mm in the two
saddle inner clamps.
Ensure that the outer clamps point in the same direction as
do the inner ones. this means that the clamps should be po-
sitioned congruently.
Guide the two saddle clamping screws into place and do
them up by one or two turns.
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the clamps must fit snugly and cleanly against the saddle
rails. If the saddle rails do not go with the clamps, for exam-
ple, because they are oval, then never use force under any
circumstances.
Instead, order special clamps from Canyon bicycles Gmbh.
do the two screws up evenly so that the clamps are in place
and the saddle is held in place for further adjustment.
do up the two saddle clamping screws with a torque of be-
tween 4 and 5 Nm. do not exceed the maximum torque of
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5 Nm.
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aDjuSTINg ThE SEaTINg POSITION
Guide the seat post into the frame to find the right seating
position.
Check first of all that the seat tube is free of sharp edges
and burrs. Carefully remove any burrs that are found in the
clamping area by using fine-grain emery paper.
furthermore, the seat tube of the frame must be clean and
free of lubricants.
Clean the seat tube with an absorbent (cotton) rag. Use al-
cohol to remove any stubborn residues of grease. Never use
aggressive cleaners such as acetone.
While cleaning, look for cracks and scratches, as
well as bent or discoloured material. If in doubt,
contact Canyon bicycles. have any damaged parts re-
placed at once.
the seat post must be guided into the frame against the suc-
tion. there may not be any play at the seat post when it is
in the seat tube and at the same time it may not be too stiff
when pushed in the tube.
If you have any doubts about the fit of the seat post and the
seat tube then contact Canyon bicycles.
turn the screw of the seat post clamp only far enough to
prevent the seat post from shifting by itself in the following
installation steps.
only tighten up the screws fully once the adjust-
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ment has been completed. do not sit on the saddle
or ride off before this.
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