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28.2.7 Rear drop-out spacing
Road bike frames: 130 ± 0.5 mm.
(cross, speed and cyclo frames as well)
MTB, trekking frames: 135 ± 0.5 mm.
28.2.8 Replaceable derailleur hanger
Secure the bolts with a medium/strong, non-
permanent threadlocker and use a torque of
2-3 Nm. Do not exceed a maximum torque
of 3 Nm!
28.2.9 Front derailleur hanger
MERIDA carbon road frames are suitable
only for the mounting of a Campagnolo or
Shimano derailleur with an inside clamping
diameter of 34.9 mm.
Shimano offers a clamp with fitting diameter
for brazed on type derailleurs.
The outer diameter of the carbon seat tube in
the area of the derailleur clamping is 34.9
mm with all mountain bike models.
If there are raised dots at the inner
side of the clamp (e.g. Shimano Deore
XT FD-M 761), these must be filed off, until
the surface is absolutely smooth. Otherwise,
there will be a risk of damaging the carbon
seat tube when fixing the derailleur clamp.
28.2 MERIDA framesets
MERIDA MTB carbon frames are not designed
for top swing derailleurs. Only use down
swing derailleurs (conventional type with high
clamp).
MTB full suspension carbon frames must be
equipped with a top route derailleur (cable
from upper side).
Use a torque of 5-7 Nm. Do not exceed the
maximum torque of 7 Nm!