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MERIDA mountain bikes of this type can be
worn down after one season only that major
and/or load bearing parts must be replaced.
Have bikes of these types thoroughly checked by your
MERIDA dealer at least every three to four months.
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A saddle at low height is recommended in
general for steep downhill rides with your
MERIDA mountain bike. Long pedaling with
low saddle height can result in knee problems.
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In the case of height-adjustable seat posts,
e.g. the Reverb from RockShox, the height is
adjusted by pressing a button on the handle-
bars. Read the operating instructions of the manufactur-
er on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
The brake system
Brakes
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are used to adjust your speed to the sur-
rounding terrain and traffic. In an emergency situation,
the brakes must bring your MERIDA bike to a halt as
quickly as possible.
In the event of such emergency brakings, the rider’s
weight shifts forward abruptly, thus reducing the load on
the rear wheel. The rate of deceleration is primarily lim-
ited by the danger of the rear wheel losing contact with
the ground, resulting in an overturning of the MERIDA
bike and, secondly, by the grip of the tires on the road.
This problem becomes particularly acute when riding
downhill. Therefore, in case of an emergency braking
you should try to shift your weight towards the rear and
the ground as far as possible.
Actuate both brakes simultaneously and bear in mind
that, due to the weight transfer, the front brakes can gen-
erate a far better braking effect on a surface with good
grip.
The braking conditions on unpaved surfaces differ, i.e.
overbraking the front wheel can make the wheel slip
away. Make yourself familiar with the operation before
you set off for the first time. Practice braking on different
kinds of surface in an area free of traffic.
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