Operation Manual

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Component What to do Before every ride Monthly Annually Others
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 • at the latest every
(aluminum and carbon) 2 years
Headset Check for bearing play x
Regrease •
Metal surfaces Polish (except: rim sides of rim brakes, brake discs) x at least every
6 months
Hubs Check for bearing play x
Regrease •
Pedals (all) Check for bearing play x
Pedals (clipless) Clean and grease locking mechanism x
Seat post/stem Check bolts x
Dismount and re-lubricate •
Carbon: new assembly paste (no grease!)
Front/rear derailleur Clean and grease x
Quick-releases/thru axles Check seat x
Bolts and nuts Check and retighten, if necessary x
(Multi-speed hubs, mudguards etc.)
Valves Check seat x
Cables (gears/brakes) Disassemble and regrease •
If you have a certain degree of mechanical skills, experience and suitable tools, such as a torque wrench, you should be able to do the checks marked x by
yourself. If you come across any defects, take appropriate measures without delay. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your MERIDA
dealer.
Jobs marked • are best left to your MERIDA dealer.
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For your own safety, bring your MERIDA bike to your MERIDA dealer for its first inspection after 100 to 300 kilometers, 5 to 15 hours of initial use
or four to six weeks, and at the very latest after three months.