Conway Cairon T 5.0 User manual

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Warranty (warranty conditions)
1 Warranty (warranty conditions)
With the purchase of this bicycle, you have purchased a high quality product. We are therefore able to offer you the following guarantee
which is effective from the date of purchase:
On aluminium frames and unsprung aluminium forks: 5-year guarantee for frame and fork breakage
On steel frames and unsprung steel forks: 5-year guarantee for frame and fork breakage
On carbon frames and carbon forks without suspension: 3-year guarantee for frame and fork breakage
During the guarantee period, product defects are resolved by replacement or repair at no charge. Guarantee repair services may be
carried out only by a bicycle dealer specified by us.
The guarantee is only valid for the first owner and cannot be transferred to a subsequent owner.
Proof of purchase (invoice/dated sales document identifying the bicycle) is required for this.
The guarantee is invalidated if the bike is used for races and competitions.
This guarantee covers complete bikes, which have been fully assembled and adjusted by a dealer we have authorised.
This warranty becomes void if the inspection intervals are not observed, the bicycle is used other than as intended, incorrectly repaired,
rebuilt or modified.
Text: Copyright of Hermann Hartje KG, Hoya. Reproduction without our consent is prohibited.

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Bicycle part terms
2 Bicycle part terms
Note: The figure may vary depending on your bicycle model or
the selected configuration. Read the special notes regarding your
configuration in the respective chapters.
Frame:
1
Top tube
2
Head tube
3
Down tube
4
Seat tube
5
Rear frame down tube
6
Rear frame seat stay
1
2
4
6
5
3
Bottom bracket
Pedal crank
Saddle
Seat post
Seat post clamp
Luggage rack
Reflector/rear light
Reflector/rear light
Rear brake
Pedal
Rear wheel
Prop stand
Gear shift system
Chain
Rear wheel hub
Handlebars
Hand brake levers
Brake and gear cables
Headlight
Front brake
Front wheel fork
Front wheel
Front-wheel hub
Rim
Reflective strips
Spoke
Valve

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Table of contents
1 Warranty (warranty conditions) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Bicycle part terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.1 General notes and information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.1 Reading the user manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.2 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Road traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.3.1 Bicycle helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.2 Handlebar extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.3 Additional regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5 Residual risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.1 Symbols and terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.2 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1.3 Written labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1.4 Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Direction of rotation for screws. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 Torques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Sitting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Wear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 Carbon components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.7 Protection against theft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.8 Permissible total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.8.1 Determining unladen weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8.2 Calculating the total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.9 Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.10 Before you start riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.11 Inspection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.12 After an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.13 Cleaning and servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.1 Checking the condition of the brakes . . . . . . . . 27
5.2 Brake lever configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3 Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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5.4 Rim brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.4.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.5 Disc brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.6 Coaster brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.2.1 Sidewall dynamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2.2 Hub dynamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.1 Vertical mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.3.2 Horizontal setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7 Gear shift system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
7.1 Derailleur gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.1.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2 Gear hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8 Tensioning chains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2.1 Eccentric chain tensioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.2.2 Chain tensioner on the dropout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
9.1 Pedal drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
9.1.3 Checking the condition of the pedal drive . . . . . . 59

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9.2 Chain drive system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.2.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.2.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.3 Belt drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.3.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
10 Other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
10.1 Handlebars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.1.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.1.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10.2 Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10.3 Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.3.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.3.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
10.4 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
10.5 Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.5.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.5.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.6 Prop stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.6.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
10.6.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10.6.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10.7 Frame lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10.7.1 Close the frame lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10.7.2 Open the frame lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
10.8 Quick-release levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.8.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.8.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10.8.3 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10.9 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.9.1 Suspension fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
10.9.2 Suspension seat posts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
11.1 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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11.1.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
11.1.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.2 Tyres and valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.2.1 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
11.2.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
12 Storage and disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
12.1 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
12.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12.2.1 Disposing of the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
12.2.2 Disposing of lubricants and cleaning products . 89
12.2.3 Disposing of tyres and inner tubes. . . . . . . . . . . 89
12.2.4 Disposing of the bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
13 Inspection report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
14 Bicycle passport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
15 Handover document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
15.1 Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
15.2 Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
16 Legal notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Safety
3 Safety
3.1 General notes and information
3.1.1 Reading the user manual
Read all warnings and notes in this user manual with care
before you operate the bicycle for the first time.
Keep the manual to hand so that it is available at all times.
Include the user manual when passing the bicycle on to
third parties.
3.1.2 Validity
This user manual is valid for bicycle models from 2018 onwards:
Depending on the bicycle model, your bicycle or e-bike (pedelec)
may not be approved for use on public roads. To check if your bicy-
cle or e-bike is approved for road usage, consult Fig. “Road Traffic
Licensing Regulation stickers” or “Lighting equipment”.
Bicycles or e-bikes that are not approved for road usage under
German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations are labelled accord-
ingly on the seat tube or down tube (see Fig. “Road Traffic Licens-
ing Regulation stickers”).
• Use the Road Traffic Licensing Regulation stickers or Light-
ing equipment figures to check if your bicycle or e-bike model
is approved for road usage (see Chapter “Road traffic” on
page 11).
E-bikes (pedelecs) also have a supplementary user manual for
the motor.
Fig.: Road Traffic Licensing Regulation stickers (example)
This bike is not suitable
for use on public roads
as it is not equipped in
accordance with local
traffic regulations.
Fig.: Lighting equipment (example)
1 Headlight with
reflector (white)
2 Reflective strips (white)
3 Reflectors on the pedal
(yellow)
4 Side reflectors (yellow)
5 Rear light with
reflector (red)
5
1
2
4
3

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Safety
3.1.3 Categorisation of warning notes
The warning notes are intended to draw your attention to poten-
tial hazards. Your complete attention is required when reading the
warning notes; the statements must be understood completely.
Failure to follow a warning note may result in injury to yourself or
other persons. The warning notes alone cannot prevent dangers.
Follow all warning notes to avoid risks when using the bicycle.
There are warning notes in the following categories:
WARNING
This key word designates a hazard with a moderate
degree of risk which may lead to death or severe injury if
unheeded.
CAUTION
This key word designates hazard with a low degree of risk,
which may result in minor or moderate injury if unheeded.
NOTICE
This key word warns of possible damage to property.
3.2 Proper use
WARNING
Danger for children or for individuals with insufficient
knowledge or abilities!
Risk of accident and injury!
• Please use the bicycle only if you are fully acquainted
with the operation of the bicycle and all of its functions.
• Do not allow persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental abilities or a lack of experience or knowledge to
use the bicycle.
• Do not allow children to play with the bicycle.
• Do not allow children to clean, maintain or service the
bicycle.
WARNING
Children have insufficient knowledge and skills.
Risk of suffocation!
• Do not allow children to play with the packaging
wrapper. Children may get caught in it when playing
and suffocate.

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WARNING
Braking distances can be increased or the bicycle could
slip on bends, e.g. when riding in wet conditions or where
the riding surface is very dirty.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Adapt the manner in which you ride to the weather con-
ditions and road surface conditions.
WARNING
Component breakages caused by improper usage.
Risk of accident and injury!
• The bicycle should only be used for the intended pur-
pose as described.
CAUTION
Risk of trapping body parts due to the bicycle’s moving
parts.
Risk of injury!
• Wear tight-fitting clothing on the legs.
• Ensure no loose straps are hanging down, e.g. shoe-
laces or jacket belts.
CAUTION
Slipping due to improper footwear.
Risk of injury!
• Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
CAUTION
Insufficient control of the bicycle.
Risk of injury!
• Hold on to both handlebar grips firmly with both hands
while riding.
• Always remain ready to brake.
• Never ride one-handed or with no-hands.
NOTICE
Increased wear and breakage of components caused by
improper use of your bicycle.
Risk of damage!
• Do not use your bicycle to jump over ramps or mounds
of earth.
• Do not ride over steps or other types of ledges,
e.g. kerbs or rocks.
• Do not ride through deep water.