Total noob here, try to have patience please.
I just got a Canyon Roadlite AL 6.0. From what I've gathered only the fork is made from carbon fibre (correct me if I'm wrong). However it seems that the Canyon (carbon?) assembly paste that they want you to use either was not included with my bike, or I managed to lose it. So, basically, do I actually even have to use their assembly paste - which seems specially suited for carbon-metal interfaces - even if it is only the fork that is made from CF? I don't understand their reasoning, why I would need this special paste for metal-metal interfaces.
From the manual it seems they want you to use the paste when mounting handlebar, seat and pedals.
I am also slightly worried that somehow I may void warranty or such if I don't use the product supplied with the bike, since they say that using that paste reduces the clamping force required by 30%.
I was down at my local bike workshop and the owner gave me some lithium grease (?). But from my understanding it is not the same as assembly paste.
I have asked Canyon to send me some extra but I am guessing it will take a few days even if they have a workshop in my country and I am eager to get out on the bike...
Basically: Do I need to use assembly paste even in metal-metal interfaces? I certainly won't do any harm?
And for these different parts that I need to mount, am I correct when I assume I need to use the following:
Handlebar - assembly paste or grease
Seat - assembly paste or grease
Pedals - grease?
Whatever "grease" actually is!
/R