Civia Hyland Addendum - Civia Cycles

Civia Hyland Addendum

Civia Hyland: TeCH FeaTures
This owner’s manual addendum provides details
specific to your Civia Hyland. More information and
video clips can be found at civiacycles.com.
Fork
The Civia carbon fork was designed for reliable high
performance. We incorporated a post-mount disc brake
tab for directly mounting a disc brake to the fork.
By eliminating the IS adapter, we reduced materials
and weight from the complete bike.
CaBle CHannel For DynaMo-PoWereD lIgHT
a specially designed cable channel in the right fork
leg cleanly routes the dynamo light’s wire to the hub.
The channel’s tight tolerances ensure a snug fit.
Maintenance is easy:
1. remove the wire by firmly pulling it out of
the channel.
2. reinstall by pushing the cable until it snaps back
into place (figure 1).
CarBon Fork
The Civia carbon fork was not designed for use with a
front rack. Installing clamps to anchor the rack is not
recommended and can damage the fork. a front-rackcompatible
steel fork with mid-blade rack attachments
is available from your Civia dealer.
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Figure 1: Pushing the light wire into the cable channel
CarBon-FIBer STeerer TuBe
The Civia carbon fork features a carbon-fiber steerer
tube. If you need to adjust the stem, be sure to
follow the stem manufacturer’s recommended torque
specifications. Failure to do so can damage the unit.
CoMPreSSIon Plug
each Civia carbon fork comes with its own compression
plug for properly tightening the headset. Do not use
any other compression plug with this fork or damage
may occur (figure 2).
Figure 2: only use the compression plug included with
Civia forks
DynaMo-PoWereD HeaDlIgHT
The Hyland features a dynamo-powered headlight.
The light does not require batteries, ensuring reliable
lighting whenever you need it. as with all dynamo hubs,
the more electricity provided, the more resistance
the hub creates. This means that there will be more
resistance when the headlight is switched “on” than
when it is “off.” When you are moving and the light is
switched “off,” the small top safety leD remains on.
This is similar to a car’s daytime running lights.

Frame support plate
Sliding dropout
rear rack
rack stays
Chain guard
Chain guard
mounting plate
Cable guide
plates (8)
Fender stay
Dynamo light
Dynamo hub
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DISConneCTIng anD reConneCTIng
THe DynaMo WIre
1. grab the connecting piece with your fingers and pull
up, away from the hub. This may require a small
amount of force.
2. To reconnect, orient the connector with the hub and
press down firmly until the connector snaps into
place (figure 3).
FronT FenDer
We created a clean look for the front fender by
using an attachment bolt on the underside of the fork
crown. To access the bolt, you must remove the wheel.
If you choose to remove the fender, Civia recommends
reinstalling the bolt in the fork crown. This prevents the
threads from becoming contaminated with road grit.
To ensure a tight fit, we treated each mounting bolt with
a thread-lock coating and included a locking washer.
This secures the bolt and fender, minimizing noise.
TrIMMIng THe FenDer STay
To optimize the fit of the front fender, you may trim the
fender stay. This aluminum strut can be cut with a pair
of diagonal-cut pliers.
1. remove the stay by loosening the loop strap’s bolts
at the fork dropouts.
2. Carefully measure the amount to remove
before cutting.
3. Trim to length (figure 4).
note: Fender stays that are cut too short are not
covered under warranty.
rear FenDer
Sometimes, the fender lacks an evenly spaced—or
concentric—fit. Civia provides a spacer kit to move the
fender away from the chainstay bridge. refer to Civia’s
online technical section for more details.
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Figure 3: reconnecting the dynamo wire to the hub
Figure 4: Trimming fender stay to proper length
CaBle guIDe PlaTeS
Civia’s removable cable guide plates make it easy to
pull aside cable and hydraulic housing and thoroughly
clean the frame.
1. Secure the bike in a work stand where the cable
guide plates are easily accessed.
2. using a 2mm hex-head wrench, remove the bolt
from one side of the plate.
3. loosen the other side enough to swivel the plate out
of the way, freeing the cable/brake housing.
reaD BeFore reInSTallIng CaBle guIDe PlaTeS
It is critically important to take care when reinstalling
the cable guide plates. Start threading each bolt by
hand. only aFTer the threads engage should you use
a hex wrench to bring bolts to appropriate tightness.
Stripped or cross-threaded frames are not covered
under warranty.
HyDraulIC DISC BrakeS
The hydraulic disc brakes featured on the Civia Hyland
generate a great deal of stopping power. If you are not
familiar with the strength of hydraulic brakes, ride the
bike in a safe, traffic-free area at slow speeds until you
are accustomed to the feel of the braking system.
CauTIon:
• When cleaning the bike or changing a flat tire do not
pump the brake lever while the wheel is removed.
This will compress the brake pads, making it
impossible to replace the wheel without first prying
the pads apart
• Additionally, getting chain lube or grease on the brake
rotors or pads dramatically decreases stopping power.
If this occurs, immediately clean the rotors with a
degreaser and replace the brake pads with a new,
uncontaminated set

SlIDIng DroPouTS
Chain tension is adjusted using Civia’s proprietary
sliding dropouts. The sliding dropout accommodates
20mm of fore and aft adjustment. The ideal chain
tension allows ½" of chain deflection, which is the
distance the bottom of the chain loop can be pushed
upward toward the chainstay with the rear hub secured.
aDjuSTIng THe SlIDIng DroPouTS
1. using a 6mm hex wrench, loosen the anchor bolts
on the sliding dropouts on both the drive and nondrive
sides.
2. once the bolts are loose, slide the dropouts as
needed (figure 5).
3. evenly position the dropouts by centering the wheel
between the chainstays.
4. once the wheel and dropouts have been adjusted,
securely tighten the sliding dropout bolts to 18 nm.
DrIveTraIn DroPouT oPTIonS
The Hyland’s sliding dropouts are configured
specifically to either the rohloff, alfine, iMotion3,
or derailleur drivetrains. Changing from one style of
drivetrain to another may require new sliding dropouts.
replacement or substitute dropouts are available
from your Civia dealer.
PerIoDIC CHeCkS anD aDjuSTMenTS
We recommend periodically checking the sliding
dropout anchor bolts to ensure they are tight. If you
ride frequently in wet, muddy or sloppy conditions
the sliding dropout plates should be removed and
cleaned to facilitate smooth operation and prevent
binding. Do not grease the inside surfaces of the
sliding dropout plates.
Figure 5: loosen sliding dropout then pull back on
wheel to tension the chain
rear raCk
The Civia rear rack attaches to the bike at the frame
support plates and upper seatstays. Periodically
check attachment hardware to ensure adequate
tightness. The rack is rated to 40 lb. Carrying more
weight risks product failure and affects the bikes
handling and performance.
loaD DISTrIBuTIon
To facilitate optimum bike handling, loads should
always be evenly distributed. Whenever possible,
place heavier items in lower bags or panniers. never
haul any load that impairs your balance or adversely
affects the stability of the bicycle.
CHaInguarD
The Civia Hyland chainguard is designed to fit
around the 45-tooth Shimano alfine chainring guard.
To accommodate different drivetrains, the chainguard
on pre-built Hyland models uses a mounting bracket
specific to either a 42.7 or 49.2mm chainline.
The alfine chainguard uses the 42.7mm bracket
and the rohloff build uses the 49.2mm bracket.
Modifications to the drivetrain may require a different
bracket or spacers. Chainguards are available from
your Civia dealer.
FIne TunIng HorIzonTal aDjuSTMenT
1. loosen the mounting bolts at the seat tube mounting
bracket and the inside of the frame support plate
(above the sliding dropout).
2. Slide chainguard into position and securely tighten
the mounting bolts.
rear HuBS
Hyland’s internally geared hubs are high performance,
yet elegantly simple and reliable. When used properly,
they will deliver many miles of hassle-free riding.
SHIFTIng WHIle PeDalIng
To shift while pedaling, ease up on pedaling pressure.
This helps the hub transition smoothly to the next gear.
you’ll find a low-pressure sweet spot in the “dead zone”
at the top and bottom of the pedal stroke—when your
feet are at 12 and 6 o’clock.
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eMovIng THe rear WHeel: SHIMano alFIne
1. Shift the bike into 1st gear and grab the cable
housing at the stop by the end of the stabilizing arm
(figure 6a).
2. Pull the cable housing and end ferrule away from
the rear hub toward the bottom bracket.
3. When the cable housing clears the stabilizing arm,
move the cable slightly away from the center of the
bike toward you. This disconnects the cable from
the arm (figure 6b).
4. next, use your finger to remove the cable from
the guide on rear hub (figure 6c).
5. gently pull up and out on the cable where the
set-bolt connects with the shifting mechanism
(figure 6d) (visit civiacycles.com for video).
6. once the cable is completely disconnected, loosen
the 15mm axle bolts and remove the wheel.
reInSTallaTIon
1. Place the wheel back in the dropouts and tighten
the 15mm axle bolts.
2. Put the set-bolt back on the shifting mechanism
and position cable in guide around the hub.
3. gently pull cable housing away from rear hub toward
the bottom bracket and set the housing into the
stabilizing arm (visit civiacycles.com for video).
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Figure 6a: grasp cable housing near the stabilizing arm Figure 6b: Pull housing away from arm until the
Figure 6c: gently remove cable from the rear
hub’s guide
ferrule is clear
Figure 6d: gently pulling up and out, remove the set
bolt from the shifting mechanism

SHIFTIng aDjuSTMenT: SHIMano alFIne
To adjust the shifting for the alfine hub, begin by
shifting into 4th gear. next, look at the rear hub’s
yellow shift indicator lines. These two lines should
line up and point directly at each other (figure 7).
If they don’t, turn your shifter’s barrel adjuster in the
appropriate direction until they do. When these two
yellow lines point at each other in 4th gear, your
hub should deliver perfect shifts.
reMovIng THe rear WHeel: SraM I-MoTIon 3
1. Twist the shifter into 1st gear.
2. Slide the plastic retainer off of the cable stop bracket
(figure 8).
3. Disconnect the shift cable by disengaging the link
from the cable nipple (figure 9).
4. loosen the axle nuts with a 15mm box-end wrench
and slide the wheel forward out of the dropouts.
reInSTallaTIon
1. Place the chain back on the cog.
2. as you pull the axle back into the dropouts, be
sure the retaining washers are on the outside of the
dropouts and the disc brake rotor is aligned between
the pads of the disc caliper.
3. Pull back until the chain is taught.
4. Make sure the cable stop bracket is parallel to the
chainstay and the wheel is properly aligned.
5. Tighten the 15mm axle nuts 30–40 nm.
6. Make sure the shifter is in 1st gear.
7. Hook the link onto the cable nipple.
8. Slide the plastic retainer onto the cable stop bracket
completely (figure 10).
Figure 7: Properly adjusted shift indicator lines
Figure 9: Separate the cable nipple and link
Figure 8: remove the plastic retainer from the cable
stop bracket
Figure 10: Fully assembled
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SHIFTIng aDjuSTMenT: SraM I-MoTIon 3
To make sure your shifting cable is properly adjusted,
shift into 3rd gear. If your shifting is adjusted properly,
you will not be able to pull the shift cable out of the hub
any further. If you can, shift into first gear and turn the
shifter’s adjustment barrel counter-clockwise to add
tension. If the shift cable is too tight, you will not be
able to shift into 3rd gear. reduce tension by turning
the shifter adjustment barrel clockwise.
reMovIng THe rear WHeel: roHloFF SPeeDHuB
1. Shift into 1st gear and undo the retention bolt on the
non-drive side of the bike (visit civiacycles.com
for video).
2. after removing the bolt, gently pull the shifting unit
away from the bike.
3. When unit is disconnected, open the quick release
and remove the wheel in normal fashion.
reInSTallaTIon
repeat these steps in reverse order to reinstall
TIreS
The Hyland is equipped with durable, punctureresistant
Panaracer T-Serv tires. These are proven,
high-performance tires utilizing technology designed to
minimize flats. Partnering with Panaracer, Civia added
reflective sidewalls to improve nighttime visibility.
PleaSe noTe:
The Hyland was designed for a maximum
recommended tire size of 700c x 35mm. Tires larger
than 700c x 35mm may not have adequate clearance
in the chainstay area. riding tires larger than 35mm
may result in damage to the chainstays or the tire itself.
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Torque SPeC
- underside of fork crown: 5 nm
- rack bolts: 5 nm
- Sliding dropout bolts: 18 nm
- Cable guide plate:
hand tighten plus “a little”
ToolS uSeD on
CIvIa HylanD
Hex WrenCHeS:
- 2mm - 4mm
- 2.5mm - 5mm
- 3mm - 6mm
Box-enD WrenCHeS:
- 8mm - 15mm
- 10mm

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