5. After an accident
4. Make sure the saddle is not twisted using
the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as
a reference.
Bent parts, especially parts made of
aluminium, can break without any pre-
vious warning. They must not be repaired,
i.e. straightened, as this will not reduce the
imminent risk of breakage. This applies in
particular to forks, handlebars, stems, crank
sets and pedals. When in doubt, replace
these parts for your own safety.
7. If your bike is equipped with parts made
of carbon, please bear in mind the par-
ticularities of this material as described
in chapter 28.
“Special characteristics of
carbon”
.
5. Lift your bike up a few centimetres and let
it bounce onto the ground. If this causes
any sort of noise, search for loose bolt
connections.
6. Finally, take a good look at the whole bike
to detect any deformation, discolouration
or cracks.
If your bike has passed the complete test
successfully, ride back home very carefully
by taking the shortest possible way. Do not
accelerate or brake hard and do not ride
your bike out of the saddle.
If you are in doubt about the performance
of your bike, have yourself picked up by car
instead of taking any risk.
Back home, the bike must be checked thor-
oughly again and damaged parts must be
repaired. In case of doubt, see your MERIDA
dealer.
