Put simply,
headset spacers enable you to easily adjust the height of your handlebars
, which is an essential element of bike fit for BMX, MTB and road riders. In the particular case of the latter (road cycling), the correct bar height is key for comfort and performance.
Do Canyon bikes come assembled?
Canyon launched its consumer-direct operations in the U.S. last year. You choose which bike you want, order it through the website, and
it arrives on your doorstep, ready to assemble
.
What's in the box of a Canyon bike?
This saddle shaped box contains
a black velcro bag, zippered hard case and a torque wrench for assembly
. In the black velcro bag is the holy grail – of things you will most likely toss immediately. Manuals, hybrid bike reflector lights and the ‘workshop' by Canyon. Add these to your trash pile.
Do I need a spacer on top of my stem?
When dealing with a carbon steerer tube, it is critical to have the steerer tube go all the way through the stem, in order to reduce stress on the end of the steerer tube.
It is then necessary to have a spacer on top of the stem
.
Do you need a spacer between headset and stem?
No, you don't need to run spacers between the headset and stem
. It's hard to tell what, exactly, you'll need without actually putting everything together.
How do I put spacers in my headset?
Can you put spacers under the headset?
You CANNOT put spacers under the head tube
. The bottom cup of the headset has to fit snugly in the head tube, and the steer tube of a fork is a little broader at the bottom to fit the base plate of the headset. There's no safe way to change these relationships.
Are all stems the same height?
Stems are certainly not all the same height or length
. As long as you get the right diameter, I believe you should be fine.
How do you use a canyon torque wrench?
How do you pack Canyon Ultimate?
Where are Canyon bikes assembled?
The frame manufacturing operations for the Canyon bikes are in
Taiwan
. Taiwan is an Asian country just below China on the map with high-quality manufacturing. Canyon's frames are all made in Taiwan, which is where they are assembled before being shipped to various bike shops and retail locations around the world.
How do you assemble a canyon bike?
Do bikes ship assembled?
Depending on the shipping option you choose,
your bike will arrive either fully ready to ride, or almost completely pre-assembled
. If you are outside of the Twin Cities area, your bike will arrive at your door with only a few pieces left to put on.
Can you stack spacers?
Yes, you can stack them
. Just make sure you have enough thread left.
How long does my steerer tube need to be?
The steerer tube must not be so long as to protrude from the top of the stem, preventing the headset from being tightened, but also must be
long enough to allow for enough clamping contact with the stem
.
How much space do you need in a steerer tube?
The reason to test fit the fork is so you know exactly where to cut the steerer tube. For most all bikes, it's best to use
a minimum of 30mm of headset spacers
to allow you to adjust the handlebar height on your bike.
How do you install bike spacers?
How do you put spacers on a road bike?
Can you add spacers to a threaded headset?
You can use a single headset wrench: Screw the top race and adjust the headset. Then insert the spacer and (lightly) tighten the locknut
. Don't overtighten the locknut, otherwise, the spacer can jam.
What is stack on a bike stem?
The stack height is
the vertical space taken up by the headset
. With a conventional threaded fork, the steerer tube is longer than the head tube by some amount.
How do you remove headset spacers?
- Remove the screw holding the top cap on with a 5mm hex key.
- Remove the one or two screws holding the stem onto the steerer tube (the steerer tube is the metal part of the front fork that feeds through the head tube).
- Remove the stem and if you want to lower it by 4 spacers, remove the four spacers.
