MERIDA SHORT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE EN 14766 CITY / TREKKING BIKE EN 14764 ROAD BIKE EN 14781 KIDS’ BIKE EN 14765 Read at least pages 6-11 before your first ride! Perform the functional check on pages 12-13 before every ride! Observe the chapter “Intended use“, the service schedule, the bike card and the handover report!
Frame: 1 Top tube 5 Rear stay 2 Seat tube 6 Head tube 3 Down tube 7 Rear Shock 4 Chainstay Suspension fork: I Fork crown II Stanchion tube III Lower leg IV Drop-out Stem Handlebar Saddle Shifter Brake lever Seat post 6 1 Seat post clamp Headset I II 3 2 Rear brake Rotor Front derailleur Cassette sprockets Rear derailleur Chain Chainwheel Crankset 5 7 Front brake Rotor III IV 4 Wheel: Quick-release/ thru axle Rim Tire Spoke Hub Valve
Frame: 1 Top tube 4 Chainstay 2 Seat tube 5 Rear stay 3 Down tube 6 Head tube Stem Handlebar Saddle Seat post Brake lever/shifter 1 6 Headset Front brake 2 3 Fork 5 Front derailleur Cassette sprockets Rear derailleur Chain Chainwheel Crankset 4 Wheel: Quick-release Rim Tire Spoke Hub Valve
Frame: 1 Top tube 4 Chainstay 2 Seat tube 5 Rear stay 3 Down tube 6 Head tube Suspension fork: I Fork crown II Stanchion tube III Lower leg IV Drop-out Stem Handlebar Brake lever Shifter Saddle Seat post Headset 6 Seat post clamp 1 I II 2 Rear brake Rotor III Front derailleur Cassette sprockets IV 4 Rear derailleur Chain Chainwheel Crankset Pedal Front brake Rotor 3 5 Wheel: Quick-release Rim Tire Spoke Hub Valve
MERIDA short operating instructions The MERIDA short operating instructions are meant as start assistance. Together with your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CDROM this first start assistance is part of a system. a If you do not find answers to all your questions in this start assistance and before doing any adjustment whatsoever, read the other user manuals or ask your MERIDA dealer for advice.
Table of contents MERIDA short operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Some notes on these MERIDA short operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Some notes on these MERIDA short operating instructions The illustrations on the first pages of the MERIDA short operating instructions show typical MERIDA city/trekking bikes, MERIDA road bikes and MERIDA mountain bikes. One of these MERIDA bikes looks similar to the MERIDA bike you have purchased. Today’s bikes come in various types that are designed for specific uses and fitted accordingly.
General safety instructions Even a manual as big as an encyclopedia could not describe any possible combination of bicycle models and components or parts on the market. The MERIDA short operating instructions therefore focuse on your newly purchased MERIDA bike and standard components and provides the most important information and warnings. Dear MERIDA customer, In purchasing this MERIDA bike (a-c) you have chosen a product of high quality.
Make sure to wear suitable, bright clothing, as a minimum you should wear straight cut trousers and or leg bands and shoes fitting the pedal system (f). Always ride carefully on public roads and observe the traffic rules so as not to endanger yourself or others. Respect nature when riding through the forest and in the open countryside. Only use your bike on signposted, well maintained trails and hard-surface roads (g). This manual cannot teach you how to ride.
Intended use Keep in mind that every type of bike is designed for a specific use. Be sure to use your MERIDA bike only according to its intended use, as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and could fail and cause an accident with unforeseeable consequences! If you use your bike for another than its intended purpose, the warranty will become void.
Category 0: This category is intended for kids’ bikes. Children should not ride near precipices, staircases or swimming pools as well as on paths used by automotive mobiles. In general, this applies to MERIDA bikes with wheel sizes of 12 to 24 inches. The kid’s maximum weight incl. baggage and bike should not exceed 80 kg. Category 1: MERIDA bikes of this category are designed for riding on hard-surface roads where the wheels remain in permanent contact to the ground. The rider’s maximum weight incl.
Category 4: Enduro and all mountain bikes MERIDA enduro (a) and MERIDA all mountain bikes (b) are suitable for off-road use (Alpcross etc.), but not for tricks, stair riding etc., training and competitive use in the categories freeride, dirt, downhill races. Category 4: This category includes MERIDA bikes of the categories 1 to 3. In addition, bikes of this category are suitable for very rough and partly blocked terrain with steep slopes and higher speeds as a result thereof.
Before your first ride Permissible overall weight: Your MERIDA bike is designed for a maximum overall weight, including rider, baggage and MERIDA bike. The maximum overall weight is specified in the following table and in the bike card enclosed with these operating instructions; if it is not, then contact your MERIDA dealer.
For more information see the chapter “The brake system” in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CDROM. 3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears (a)? Ask your MERIDA dealer to explain you the gear system and make yourself familiar with your new gears in an area free of traffic, if necessary.
Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bike increases, when you are riding with your hands on aero bars (e), on bar ends or on multi-position handlebars. The brake levers are not always within easy reach.
Before every ride Your MERIDA bike has undergone numerous tests during production and a final check has been carried out by your MERIDA dealer. Nevertheless, be sure to check the following points to exclude any malfunctioning that may be due to the transport of your MERIDA bike or to changes a third person may have performed on your MERIDA bike before delivery: 1.
6. In case you have a MERIDA bike with suspension, press down on your MERIDA bike and see whether the spring elements retract and extend as usual (e). For more information see the chapters “Suspension forks”, “ Rear shocks” and “Suspension seat posts” in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM. G accident! e 7.
After an accident 1. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop-outs (a) and whether the rims are still centred with respect to the frame or fork. Spin the wheels and observe the gap either between brake pads and rim sides or between frame and tire.
4. Make sure the saddle is not twisted by using the top tube (f) or the bottom bracket shell as a reference. If necessary, open the clamping, realign the saddle and retighten the clamping. For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the rider” and “How to use quick-releases and thru axles” in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM.
How to use quick-releases and thru axles G Quick-releases Most MERIDA bikes are fitted with quick-releases to ensure fast adjustments, assembly and disassembly. Be sure to check whether all quick-releases are tight before you set off on your MERIDA bike. Quick-releases should be handled with greatest care, as they affect your safety directly. a b If your MERIDA bike is equipped with quick-releases, be sure to lock the frame to an immovable object together with the wheels when you leave it outside.
well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM. If it is properly fastened, the wheel will remain firmly fixed in the drop-outs of the frame or fork without producing any rattling. Move the lever back, as if to close it. Now you should be able to read ”Close“ on the outside of the lever.
In any case be sure to read the chapter “How to use quick-releases and thru axles” in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and in the instructions of the suspension fork, thru axle and wheel manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CDROM before removing the wheel or doing any maintenance work and mounting a fork/wheel combination with thru-axle system. Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the rider I a If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
Adjusting the saddle to the correct height If you have a very small frame, there may be the danger of your foot colliding with the front wheel. Therefore, make sure your cleats are properly adjusted. G All tasks described in the following require the know-how of a mechanic and appropriate tools. Make it a rule to tighten the bolted connections always with greatest attention. Increase the torque values bit by bit and check the fit of the component in between.
Never apply grease or oil into a seat tube of a frame made of carbon unless an alloy sleeve is inside the frame. If you mount a carbon seat post, do not put any grease on it, even if the frame is made of metal. Once greased, carbon components may never again ensure reliable clamping! Use special carbon assembly paste instead. Align the saddle with the frame by using the saddle nose and the bottom bracket shell or top tube as a reference point (a).
If the seat post does not move easily inside the seat tube or if it cannot be tightened sufficiently, ask your MERIDA dealer for advice. Do not use brute force! There are three different stem systems that allow vertical adjustment of the handlebars, i.e. the conventional, the adjustable (f) and the Aheadset®-stem (g). These systems require special knowledge. In this regard, the descriptions hereafter may be incomplete. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
Stems come in varying lengths (a) as well as shaft and binder tube diameters (b). A stem of inappropriate dimension can become a source of danger: Handlebars or stems can break, resulting in an accident. When replacing any parts, be sure to only use parts that bear the appropriate mark and, to be on the safe side, original spare parts. Your MERIDA dealer will be pleased to help you.
Correcting the fore-to-aft position and horizontal tilt of the saddle Stems for threadless systems, the Aheadset®-system In the case of MERIDA bikes with Aheadset®-headsets the stem also serves to adjust the bearing preload. If you change the position of the stem you have to readjust the bearing play (see the chapter “The headset” in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM).
Make sure the saddle is clamped within the range of the marking (a) on the saddle rail. Otherwise the saddle rail can fail! Check the bolts by using a torque wrench once a month according to the prescribed values. Release the bolt(s) at the top of the seat post. Release the bolt(s) two to three turns counterclockwise at the most, otherwise the whole assembly can come apart. Move the saddle forth or back, as desired. You may have to give the saddle a light blow to make it move.
Clamping with two bolts in line (e): release both bolts two to three turns counterclockwise, otherwise the whole assembly can come apart. Move the saddle forward or backward as desired to adjust the horizontal position. You may have to give the saddle a light blow to make it move. Please observe the markings on the saddle rail.
Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers If the saddle rails fit into the clamp grooves, slide the saddle on the seat post and ensure that the clamp is positioned midway along the total length of the rails (a). Position the saddle so that its upper surface is parallel to the ground. Tighten the bolt gradually and make sure 1) the clamping device is still accurately mounted on the carbon seat post head and 2) the clamp is tightening evenly around each rail.
What to bear in mind with MERIDA time trial handlebars of MERIDA triathlon and time trial machines Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers of MERIDA road racing machines and cyclo-cross bikes In triathlon sport and time trial, where a particularly aerodynamic seating position is important, so-called aero bars are commonly used. With these aero models the shifters are often positioned at the handlebar ends, the brake levers at the ends of bull-horn handlebars.
Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars. Your maximum braking force should be reached short of this point. Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum torque values given in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual, directly on the components and/or in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM.
Try rotating the handlebars once clamped in the stem and tighten the bolt a little more, if necessary (e). Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum torque values! You find them directly on the components and/ or in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM. If the handlebars are not tight with the prescribed torque value, use carbon assembly paste. G e After adjusting the handlebars you need to adjust the brake lever/shifter units.
The brake system The assignment of brake lever to brake caliper can vary, e.g. left lever acts on front brake. Have a look at the bike card and check whether the brake lever of the front brake is on the side you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your MERIDA dealer to switch the brake levers before you set off for the first time. G Brakes (a+b) are used to adjust your speed to the surrounding terrain and traffic.
The gears In the case of multi-speed hubs and gearbox shift systems “1” stands for the first, lowest gear. The gears are shifted through one after the other, if possible without turning the pedals, at least, however, at reduced pedal pressure. The highest number stands for the highest gear. The gears of your MERIDA bike serve to adjust the gear ratio to the terrain you are riding on and the desired speed.
Suspension forks Lots of MERIDA bikes, in particular MERIDA mountain bikes, MERIDA cross and MERIDA trekking bikes, are equipped with suspension forks (a). This feature gives you better control of your MERIDA bike when riding cross-country or on rough road surfaces and ensures more ground contact for the tire. The (shock) loads on you and your MERIDA bike are noticeably reduced. Suspension forks differ in their types of spring elements and damping.
Rear shocks Full suspension MERIDA bikes are not only equipped with a suspension fork but also with movable rear stays (e) which are sprung and damped by a rear shock. This feature gives you better control of your MERIDA bike when riding cross-country or on rough road surfaces. The (shock) loads on you and your MERIDA bike are noticeably reduced. The rear shock normally works with an air spring element or – less frequently – with coil springs. Damping is usually done by oil.
Special characteristics of carbon Special characteristics of components made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics, also referred to as carbon or CRP, need to be taken into account. Carbon (a) is an extremely strong material which combines high resistance with low weight. After overstress, however, carbon components, unlike metal parts, do not necessarily show durable or visible deformation even though some of the fibers may be damaged.
Make sure all carbon clamping areas are absolutely free of grease and other lubricants! Grease will penetrate the surface of the carbon material, thereby reducing the coefficient of friction. This will no longer provide reliable clamping within the prescribed torque values. Once greased, carbon components may never again ensure reliable clamping! Use a special carbon assembly paste (e) instead as offered by various manufacturers.
Cleaning and caring for your MERIDA bike The intended use of the MERIDA bike includes regular servicing and the replacement of wearing parts in time, e.g. chains, brake pads (a) or Bowden and brake cables (b), and therefore has an influence on the warranty and the guarantee, as well.
Safekeeping and storing your MERIDA bike Keep cleaning agents and chain oil clear of the brake pads, brake discs and rim sides (braking surfaces). Otherwise the brake could fail. Never grease or lubricate the clamping areas of a frame made of carbon, e.g. handlebars, stem, seat post and seat tube. Once greased, carbon components may never again ensure reliable clamping! G While cleaning, watch out for cracks (e), scratches (f), dents as well as deformed or discolored material.
Service and maintenance schedule It is advisable to have your MERIDA bike serviced regularly after the bedding-in phase. The schedule given in the table below is a rough guide for cyclists who ride their bike between 1,000 and 2,000 km or 50 to 100 hours of use a year. If you consistently ride more or if you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces, the maintenance periods will shorten accordingly.
Component What to do Before every ride Monthly Annually Other Painted/anodized/carbon surfaces Impregnate x at least every 6 months Wheels/spokes Check for trueness and tension x True or retighten • if necessary Handlebars and stem Check and replace, if necessary • every 2 years (aluminum and carbon) at the latest Headset Check for bearing play x Regrease • Metal surfaces Polish (except: rim sides of rim brakes rotors) x at least every 6 months Hubs Check for beari
Recommended torque settings All bolted connections of the bike components have to be tightened carefully and checked regularly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the MERIDA bike. This is best done with a torque wrench that disengages at the desired torque value or a click-type torque wrench. Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) and check in between the proper fit of the component.
Component Pedal Shoe Bolted connections Shimano1 (Nm) SRAM/Avid2 (Nm) Tektro3 (Nm) TRP4 (Nm) Pedal axle 35 Cleat 5 - 6 Spike 4 Cable clamp 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 Brake shoe mount 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 Brake pad fixing 1 - 2 Brake boss frame/fork 8 - 10 Brake (V-brake) 1 www.shimano.com 2 www.sram.com 3 www.tektro.com 4 www.trpbrakes.
Component Shimano1 (Nm) Avid2 (Nm) Tektro3 (Nm) TRP4 (Nm) Bleeding device brake lever 2 - 4 Brake disc fixing (6-holes) 4 6.2 4-6 6-8 Brake disc fixing (centerlock) 40 Hose (union nut) direct connection Slave cylinder (bleeder screw) Brake pad retainer at brake caliper 3 - 5 Cable clamp at brake caliper 4-6 1 www.shimano.com 2 www.sram.com 3 www.tektro.com 4 www.trpbrakes.com 5 Magura HS5 (Nm) 4 4 www.magura.
Warranty and guarantee A note on wear Your MERIDA bike was manufactured with great care. Normally it is delivered to you by your MERIDA bike dealer fully assembled. Some components of your MERIDA bike are subject to wear due to their function. The rate of wear will depend on care and maintenance and the way you use your MERIDA bike (mileage, riding in the rain, dirt, salt etc.). MERIDA bikes that are often left standing in the open may also be subject to increased wear through weathering.
Guarantee on MERIDA bikes Your MERIDA bike is guaranteed (as of date of purchase to the initial buyer): – – – – – Lifetime guarantee against rupture of all carbon and aluminum frames.
Remarks for Australian MERIDA customers Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced, if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Service schedule 1st service – After 100 – 300 kilometers or 5 – 15 hours of use or after three months from date of purchase 3rd service – After 4,000 kilometers or 200 hours of use or after two years Order no.: Order no.
5th service – After 8,000 kilometers or 400 hours of use or after four years 7th service – After 12,000 kilometers or 600 hours of use or after six years Order no.: Order no.: Date: Date: Replaced or repaired parts: Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer: Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer: 6th service – After 10,000 kilometers or 500 hours of use or after five years 8th service – After 14,000 kilometers or 700 hours of use or after seven years Order no.
9th service – After 16,000 kilometers or 800 hours of use or after eight years 11th service – After 20,000 kilometers or 1,000 hours of use or after ten years Order no.: Order no.
Bike card Intended use Manufacturer £ Category 0 £ Category 1 £ Category 2 Model Frame no. £ Category 3 £ Category 4 £ Category 5 Permissible overall weight MERIDA bike, rider and baggage _________ kg Pannier rack £ yes Permitted overall load _________ kg - Model Child seat permitted £ yes £ no - Serial no. Trailer permitted £ yes £ no Permissible trailer load _________ kg Color Suspension forks - Manufacturer Rear shock - Manufacturer - Model - Serial no.
Handover report The above-described MERIDA bike was delivered to the customer ready for use, i.e. after its final assembly, inspection and functional check as described below (additionally required routines in parentheses).
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