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e
f
g
h
G
Note that the bolted connections of stem,
handlebars, bar ends and brakes have to be
tightened to their specified torques. Use a
torque wrench and never exceed the maximum torque
values! You will find the prescribed values in the chap-
ter “Recommended torque settings”, directly on the
components and/or in the operating instructions of the
component manufacturers on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
Bar ends and multi-position handlebars give you addi-
tional ways of gripping the handlebars.
G
Be aware that the distance you need to stop
your bike increases, when you are riding with
your hands on bar ends
(e+f)
or on multi-po-
sition handlebars. The brake levers are not always with-
in easy reach.
G
Never fix bar ends in vertical position or with
their ends pointing rearwards as this would
increase the risk of injury in the event of an
accident.
A
If you want to mount multi-position handle-
bars or bar ends to the aluminum handle-
bars of your MERIDA bike, inform yourself in
advance whether these components are permitted on
your MERIDA bike. If necessary, contact your MERIDA
dealer before mounting.
Special features of MERIDA dirt and
freeride bikes
Dirt biking
(g)
and freeriding
(h)
are among the most
challenging uses that you can perform on your MERIDA
bike. Jumps, riding the stairs, downhill races and sharp
bends in difficult or extremely rough terrain etc. are an
undue stress for rider and material and require a highly
durable MERIDA bike with full-suspension, if necessary.
A cross-country, tour or marathon mountain bike would
fail and result in a severe accident! Ask your MERIDA
dealer for bikes which are suitable for this sport.
Even though the above-mentioned specialized types of
MERIDA bikes are built for sport cycling and hard use,
their resistance to stress is limited.
In particular the following actions may cause an undue
stress for the material and result in a failure:
- Incorrect jumps on sharp edges, jumps with a land-
ing on the front wheel, too short jumps or tricks that
are not completed before the landing
- Landing on the counter slope or between two slopes;
on flat terrain jumps with rotation crossways to the
track or with hands not on the handlebars/feet off
the pedals
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