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Puncture kit
The most important accessories for a successful cycle
tour are a tire pump and a small tool kit. The tool kit
should include two plastic tire levers, the most com-
monly used Allen keys, a spare tube, a tire repair kit,
your mobile phone, if necessary, and a little cash
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In this way you will be well prepared in the event of a
puncture or some other mishap.
Cycle computers
Electronic tachometers determine the travelling and
average speed, the number of kilometers per day and
year, and also the travelling time
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. Top-end models
show the highest speed that was reached, the difference
in height, the cadence or (with a special chest strap) your
pulse rate as well.
Today, there are global positioning systems (GPS) and
specific power meters for optimal training on the market
which are compatible with your MERIDA bike.
Kickstand
Bike kickstands
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are intended to prevent your bike
from falling over when it is parked. The kickstand should
be chosen according to the kind of use that it will get.
Your MERIDA dealer would be glad to advice you in de-
tail about a suitable type of kickstand. Have a kickstand
installed by your MERIDA dealer.
Mudguards/wheel protections
If you want to mount mudguards on your MERIDA bike,
ask your MERIDA dealer for advice. There are remov-
able mudguards
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, also referred to as clip-on mud-
guards, as well as firmly attached models that provide
more protection.
Retrofittable mudguards for a fix fastening are usually
made of plastics and are secured in the correct position
by means of additional stays. The length of the stay is
perfect when the bottom edge of the mudguard runs at
an approx. distance of 15 mm in parallel to the tire.
In the case of a MERIDA bike with suspension, you have
to make sure the mudguards do not collide with the tire
when the rear shock is fully compressed.
For safety reasons the front wheel stays must have
security fastenings. They prevent the tire from being
blocked by impurities taken up by the front wheel from
the ground. In this case the security fastening frees the
stay and hereby prevents a possible accident. The plug
connection can easily be refastened.
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Damaged mudguards should be replaced in
any case. Risk of an accident!
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