Operation Manual

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Component What to do Before every Monthly Annually Other
ride Intervals
Chain Check and grease, if necessary X
Chain Check and replace if necessary After 1,000 km
Cranks Check and retighten if necessary x
Full Suspension
(rear frame suspension) Service D
Gear changer / derailleur Clean and grease X
Handlebars, aluminium Check, replace if necessary At least every 2 years
Headset Check for play X
Headset Regrease D
Hubs Check for play X X
Hubs Regrease D
Lighting Check X
Metal surfaces Polish Every 6 months
Paint Polish Every 6 months
Pedals Check for play X
Pedals Clean and grease locking mechanism X
Quick-release Check seat relative to rim X
Rims (with rim brakes, Check thickness, replace if necessary At the latest after second
aluminium) set of brake pads
Stem, seat post Disassemble and regrease, if made of carbon clean only D
Suspension fork Change oil or grease elastomers D
Suspension fork Check and retighten bolts D
Suspension seat post Service D
Tires Check pressure X
Tires Check tread and side walls X
Valves Check seat X
Wheels/spokes Check for trueness and tension X
26. Service and maintenance schedule
Jobs marked with an “X“ you should be able to do yourself, provided you have a certain degree of manual skill, a little
experience and suitable tools, this including, e.g., a torque wrench. If you come across any defects, take appropriate
measures without delay. Your MERIDA dealer will be pleased to help you, if you have any questions or problems. Jobs
marked with a “D“ are best left to your MERIDA dealer.
UMF Hardy, Freddy and Duncan models require
halved service intervals.