Centurion ROAD BIKE ISO 4210-2 User manual

User manual
ROAD BIKE EN ISO 4210-2
Read at least pages 9-16 before your first ride!
Perform the functional check on pages 16-18 before
every ride!
Observe the chapter “Intended use”, the service
schedule, the bike card and the handover report!

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Stem
Handlebars
Brake lever/shifter
Headset
Brake front
Fork
Wheel:
Quick-release
Rim
Tire
Spoke
Hub
Valve
Frame:
1Top tube
2Seat tube
3Down tube
Saddle
Seat post
Seat post clamp
Brake rear
Front derailleur
Cassette sprockets
Rear derailleur
Chain
Chainwheel
Crank
4Chainstay
5Rear stay
6Head tube
1
23
4
5
6
Component description CENTURION road bike with rim brake

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Stem
Handlebars
Brake lever/shifter
Headset
Fork
Brake front
Rotor
Wheel:
Quick-release
Rim
Tire
Spoke
Hub
Valve
Saddle
Seat post
Seat post clamp
Front derailleur
Brake rear
Rotor
Cassette sprockets
Rear derailleur
Chain
Chainwheel
Crank
1
2
3
4
5
6
Component description CENTURION road bike with disc brake
Frame:
1Top tube
2Seat tube
3Down tube
4Chainstay
5Rear stay
6Head tube

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Stem
Handlebars
Brake lever/shifter
Headset
Fork
Brake front
Rotor
Wheel:
Quick-release
Rim
Tire
Spoke
Hub
Valve
Saddle
Seat post
Seat post clamp
Brake rear
Rotor
Cassette sprockets
Rear derailleur
Chain
Chainwheel
Crank
1
23
4
5
6
Component description CENTURION cyclo-cross bike
Frame:
1Top tube
2Seat tube
3Down tube
4Chainstay
5Rear stay
6Head tube

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a
b
c
d
CENTURION user manual
This CENTURION user manual includes the following
road bike types:
Road bikes
Cyclo-cross bikes
Imprint:
Edition 4, October 2015
Technical details in the text and illustrations of this
manual are subject to change.
© No part of this publication may be reprinted, trans-
lated, copied or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, by hand or otherwise
for another business purpose without prior written
permission of Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und
-Sicherheit GmbH.
© Text, concept, photos and graphic design
Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit
GmbH
www.zedler.de
A It is essential to also observe the instruc-
tions of the component manufacturers
on this CENTURION CD-ROM. These
operating instructions are subject to European
law. If delivered to countries outside Europe,
supplementary information has to be provided
by the manufacturer of the CENTURION bike, if
necessary.
i
Always keep yourself informed at
www.centurion.de/en_int

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Component description CENTURION road bike
with rim brake ......................................2
Component description CENTURION road bike
with disc brake .....................................3
Component description CENTURION
cyclo-cross bike ...4
Some notes on this CENTURION user manual ..........8
General safety instructions...........................9
Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Before your first ride ...............................14
Before every ride...................................16
After an accident...................................18
How to use quick-releases and thru axles ............21
How to fasten components securely with a quick-release ...22
How to fasten components securely with a thru axle .......23
Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the rider ...........26
Adjusting the saddle to the correct height ..............27
Adjusting the height of the handlebars.................28
Stems for threadless systems, the Aheadset®-system .....29
Correcting the fore-to-aft position and horizontal
tilt of the saddle ...................................31
Adjusting saddle position and tilt .....................31
Adjusting the brake lever reach on CENTURION
road bikes ........................................34
Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers
of CENTURION road racing machines and
CENTURION cyclo-cross bikes.......................35
Special case Procraft stem ST1 und ST1.17. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the brake lever reach on CENTURION
road bikes with flat handlebars .......................36
Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers
of CENTURION road bikes with flat handlebars .........37
The brake system ..................................38
Rim brakes .......................................39
Racing/Side-pull brakes ............................39
V-brakes ........................................41
Adjusting the brake lever reach .......................43
Mechanical and hydraulic disc brakes .................43
Functioning and wear ..............................43
Adjusting the brake lever reach .......................44
Checking and readjusting in the case of mechanical
disc brakes ......................................44
Checking and readjusting in the case of hydraulic
disc brakes ......................................45
The gears .........................................47
Derailleur gears....................................47
Functioning and operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Checking and readjusting ...........................50
Adjusting the rear derailleur..........................50
Adjusting the limit stops ............................51
Adjusting the front derailleur .........................52
Shimano Di2 ......................................53
Adjustment and maintenance ........................53
Rechargeable battery ..............................54
Chain – care and wear ..............................55
Chain maintenance ................................55
Table of contents

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The wheels and the tires............................56
Tires, inner tubes, rim tape, inflation pressure...........56
Valves ...........................................58
Rim trueness and spoke tension......................58
Carbon wheels ....................................58
Particularities of braking with carbon wheels.............59
Tire puncture ......................................60
Dismounting wheels................................60
Clincher and folding tires............................61
Dismounting tires .................................61
Mounting tires ....................................62
Tubular tires ......................................63
Dismounting tires .................................63
Mounting tires ....................................63
Mounting wheels ..................................66
Special characteristics of carbon ....................67
The headset .......................................69
Checking and readjusting ...........................69
Threadless headsets – Aheadset®....................70
Things worth knowing about your
CENTURION road bike ..............................71
Cycling helmets and glasses.........................71
Clothing..........................................71
The pedals and the shoes ...........................72
Accessories ......................................73
Bicycle locks .....................................73
Puncture kit......................................74
Cycle computers..................................74
Aero or triathlon/time trial bars .......................74
Fenders/mudguards ...............................74
Transporting baggage ..............................75
Taking children with you ............................75
Transporting the CENTURION bike ...................76
By car ...........................................76
By public transport.................................77
By plane .........................................78
General notes on care and servicing .................78
Maintenance and servicing ..........................78
Cleaning and caring for your CENTURION bike..........79
Safekeeping and storing your CENTURION bike.........80
Service and maintenance schedule ..................81
Recommended torque settings ......................83
Recommended torque settings for disc brakes
and hydraulic rim brakes ............................84
Legal requirements for riding on public roads .........86
Warranty and guarantee ............................87
A note on wear ....................................87
Guarantee on CENTURION bikes .....................88
Service schedule...................................90
Bike card ..........................................93
Handover report....................................94

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a
b
c
d
Some notes on this
CENTURION user manual
The illustrations on the first pages of the CENTURION
user manual show typical CENTURION road bikes
with rim and disc brakes and a cyclo-cross bike.
One of these CENTURION road bikes looks similar
to the CENTURION road bike you have purchased.
Today’s road bikes come in various types that are
designed for specific uses and fitted accordingly.
This CENTURION user manual includes the following
road bike types:
Road bikes
(a+b) and cyclo-cross bikes (c)
Pay particular attention to the following symbols:
G This symbol indicates an imminent risk
to your life or health unless you comply
with the instructions given or take pre-
ventive measures.
A This symbol warns you of wrongdoings
which may result in damage to property
and the environment.
I This symbol provides you with informa-
tion about how to handle the product or
refers to a passage in the CENTURION
user manual that deserves your special attention.
The described possible consequences will not be re-
peated in this CENTURION user manual every time
one of the symbols appears.
This user manual is not intended to help you assem-
ble a CENTURION road bike
(d) from individual com-
ponents, to repair it or to make a partly assembled
CENTURION bike ready for use.
This CENTURION user manual is not applicable to
any other than the displayed road bike types.
This CENTURION user manual complies together
with this CENTURION CD-ROM with the standard
EN ISO 4210-2.
Also observe the instructions of the component man-
ufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM.

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e
f
g
h
General safety instructions
Dear CENTURION customer,
In purchasing this CENTURION bike
(e-g) you have
chosen a product of high quality. Each component
of your new CENTURION road bike has been de-
signed, manufactured and assembled with great
care and expertise. Your CENTURION dealer gave
the pedelec its final assembly and adjustment. This
guarantees you pleasure and a sense of confidence
from the very first turn of the pedals.
This manual contains a wealth of information on the
proper use of your CENTURION road bike, its main-
tenance and operation as well as interesting infor-
mation on bike design and engineering. Read the
CENTURION user manual thoroughly. We are sure
that even if you have been cycling all your life you will
find useful and detailed information. Bike technology
has developed at a rapid pace during recent years.
Therefore, before setting off on your new CENTURION
road bike, be sure to read at least the chapter “Be-
fore your first ride”.
To ensure as much fun and safety as possible dur-
ing cycling, be sure to carry out the functional check
described in the chapter “Before every ride” before
setting off on your CENTURION road bike.
Even a manual as big as an encyclopedia could not
describe any possible combination of bicycle mod-
els and components or parts on the market. This
CENTURION user manual therefore focuses on your
newly purchased CENTURION road bike and stand-
ard components and provides useful information and
warnings.
When doing any adjusting and maintenance work
(h) , be aware that the detailed instructions provided
in your manual only refer to this CENTURION road
bike.
The information included here is not applicable to any
other bicycle type. As bicycles and pedelecs come in
a wide variety of designs with frequent model chang-
es, the routines described may require complemen-
tary information. It is essential to also observe the
instructions of the component manufacturers on this
CENTURION CD-ROM.
Be aware that these instructions may require further
explanation, depending on the experience and/or
skills of the person doing the work. For some jobs
you may require additional (special) tools or supple-
mentary instructions. This manual cannot teach you
the skills of a bicycle mechanic.
I This CENTURION CD-ROM includes the
instructions of the component manufac-
turers as well as the relevant web links.

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2
Stem
Handlebars
Brake lever/shifter
Headset
Brake front
Fork
Wheel:
Quick-release
Rim
Tire
Spoke
Hub
Valve
Frame:
1Top tube
2Seat tube
3Down tube
Saddle
Seat post
Seat post clamp
Brake rear
Front derailleur
Cassette sprockets
Rear derailleur
Chain
Chainwheel
Crank
4Chainstay
5Rear stay
6Head tube
1
23
4
5
6
Component description CENTURION road bike with rim brake
a
b
c
d
Before you set off, let us point out a few things to
you that are very important to every cyclist. Never
ride without a properly adjusted helmet and with-
out glasses
(a) . Make sure to wear suitable, bright
clothing, as a minimum you should wear straight cut
trousers and or leg bands and shoes fitting the pedal
system
(b) . Always ride carefully on public roads and
observe the traffic rules so as not to endanger your-
self or others.
This manual cannot teach you how to ride. Please be
aware that cycling is a potentially dangerous activity
that requires the rider to stay in control of his or her
CENTURION road bike at all times. If necessary, at-
tend a beginners course for cyclists, as offered here
and there.
Like any sport, cycling involves the risk of injury and
damage. By choosing to ride a bike, you assume
the responsibility for the risk. Please note that on a
bike you have no protection technique around you
like you have in a car (e.g. bodywork, ABS, airbag).
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 sec-
ond person on your CENTURION road bike and nev-
er ride without having both hands on the handlebars.
Observe the legal regulations for riding on public
roads. These regulations may differ in each country.
Only use your road bike on signposted and smooth,
hard-surface roads and bike lanes
(c) .
First we would like to familiarize you with the vari-
ous components used on your CENTURION road
bike. Observe the component description on the
front pages of this CENTURION user manual. There
you will find a CENTURION road bike
(d) with rim
brakes, a CENTURION road bike with disc brakes
and a CENTURION cyclo-cross bike showing all the
essential components. They help you to easily locate
the components as they are referred to in the text.
G For your own safety, never do any work
or adjusting when servicing your bike
unless you feel absolutely sure about it.
If you are in doubt or if you have any questions,
contact your CENTURION dealer.
G Please note: Do not hitch yourself and
your bike to a car. Do not ride freehand.
Only take your feet off the pedals, if re-
quired by the condition of the road.
CENTURION – FORGE AHEAD