Operation Manual

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Checking and readjusting .......................................73
Threadless headsets – Aheadset
®
...............................74
Suspension .....................................................75
Glossary ......................................................75
Suspension forks ..............................................76
Adjusting the spring rate ......................................77
Readjusting the suspension travel .............................79
Adjusting the damping .......................................79
Lockout ....................................................81
Maintenance ................................................81
Rear shocks .................................................. 83
What to bear in mind when adjusting the saddle ............... 83
Adjusting the spring rate ..................................... 83
Readjusting the suspension travel ............................ 85
Adjusting the damping ...................................... 86
Lockout ................................................... 88
Maintenance ............................................... 88
Riding a MERIDA pedelec – Special features .......................90
Riding with drive assistance ...................................90
Range – Useful information for a long ride ....................... 92
Riding without drive assistance ................................. 93
Riding a MERIDA speed pedelec – Special features ................. 93
Useful information for proper handling of the rechargeable battery .... 95
Lighting system .................................................97
Battery-powered lighting .......................................97
Things worth knowing about your MERIDA bike .....................98
Cycling helmets and glasses ................................... 98
Clothing ..................................................... 98
The pedals and the shoes ......................................99
Accessories ..................................................100
Bar ends ..................................................100
Bicycle locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Puncture kit ................................................ 101
Cycle computers ...........................................101
Kickstand ..................................................101
Mudguards/wheel protections ................................ 101
Transporting baggage ...........................................102
Taking children with you .........................................103
Child seats ...................................................103
Child trailers .................................................103
Kids’ bike towing devices/trailer systems ........................104
Transporting the MERIDA bike or pedelec ..........................104
By car .......................................................104
By public transport ...........................................106
By plane ....................................................106
What to bear in mind when transporting your MERIDA pedelec .......107
By car .......................................................107
By train / By public transport ..................................108
By plane ....................................................108
General notes on care and servicing ...............................109
Maintenance and servicing ....................................109
Cleaning and caring for your MERIDA bike or pedelec .............110
Safekeeping and storing your MERIDA bike .......................111
Servicing MERIDA speed pedelecs – Special features ............. 112
Drive maintenance and care ................................. 112
Service and maintenance schedule ............................... 113
Recommended torque settings ...................................115
Recommended torque settings for disc brakes
and hydraulic rim brakes ......................................116
Legal requirements for riding on public roads .......................118
Warranty and guarantee .........................................119
A note on wear ...............................................119
Guarantee on MERIDA bikes ...................................120
Service schedule ...............................................122
Bike card ......................................................125
Handover report ................................................126
EC declaration of conformity .....................................127