Operation Manual

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d
In general, all regulations that apply to bicycles also
apply to MERIDA pedelecs
(a-c) . Inform yourself in the
country where you use your MERIDA pedelec whether
wearing a helmet is compulsory
(d) . Please note that
wearing a helmet is compulsory in Australia.
Please make sure you do not confuse your MERIDA
pedelec with a “MERIDA speed pedelec” (see “Speed
pedelecs”).
Most MERIDA pedelecs are designed for cycling exclu-
sively on lanes and roads with a smooth surface. Only
use trails that are allowed for bicycles. For off-road use
only MERIDA off-road pedelecs are suitable. Using
MERIDA trekking pedelecs off-road can result in crashes
with unforeseeable consequences.
Some MERIDA pedelecs have a pushing aid which pro-
vides assistance during pushing, even without pedaling,
up to a speed of 6 kmh.
Your MERIDA pedelec is designed for a maximum
overall weight including rider, baggage and MERIDA
pedelec. The overall weight is 140 kg.
Speed pedelecs
Speed pedelecs are bicycles with auxiliary motor which
provide assistance to the rider even beyond a speed of
25 kmh, as long as you continue pedaling. Without ped-
aling a MERIDA speed pedelec provides assistance to a
maximum speed of 20 kmh.
MERIDA speed pedelecs are regarded as motor vehi-
cles, have an operating license or EU type approval, and
are therefore subject to strict regulations relating to the
replacement of components and to changes.
Please check in the country where you use your
MERIDA speed pedelec whether you require a moped
license or a driving license for motor vehicles. You can
obtain a moped license if you are aged 15 or over. Inform
yourself at your driving license agency.
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Make yourself familiar with the rules and reg-
ulations with regard to speed pedelecs in the
country where you use your MERIDA speed
pedelec.
Inform yourself in the country where you use your
MERIDA speed pedelec about the regulations on the
use of speed pedelecs on cycle lanes in built-up areas,
on lanes which are marked with a road sign allowing
access for mopeds, on cycling one-way streets in the
opposite direction, even when they are allowed to bikes
and on the use of roads which are closed for motor vehi-
cles, motor cycles and mopeds.
When riding a MERIDA speed pedelec wearing a hel-
met is compulsory. A standard cycling helmet will do.
Also read the chapter “Riding a MERIDA speed pedelec
– Special features”.