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a
b
c
d
Even a manual as big as an encyclopedia could not de-
scribe any possible combination of bike or pedelec mod-
els and components or parts on the market. The trans-
lation of these original MERIDA operating instructions
therefore focuses on your newly purchased MERIDA
city/trekking bike and MERIDA pedelec and standard
components and provides the most important informa-
tion and warnings. In addition to this, the system instruc-
tions of your drive manufacturer give important informa-
tion and warnings on handling your new MERIDA bike.
When doing any adjusting and maintenance work, be
aware that the detailed instructions provided in your
manual only refer to this MERIDA bike.
The information included here is not applicable to any
other bike or pedelec type. As bikes come in a wide vari-
ety of designs with frequent model changes, the routines
described may require complementary information. It
is essential to also observe the system instructions of
your drive manufacturer as well as the instructions of the
component manufacturers on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
Be aware that these instructions may require further
explanation, depending on the experience and/or skills
of the person doing the work. For some jobs you may
require additional (special) tools or supplementary in-
structions. This manual cannot teach you the skills of a
bicycle mechanic.
I
This MERIDA CD-ROM includes the system
instructions of your drive manufacturer, the
instructions of the component manufacturers
as well as the relevant web links.
Before you set off, let us point out a few things to you that
are very important to every cyclist. Never ride without a
properly adjusted helmet and without glasses
(a)
. Make
sure to wear suitable, bright clothing, as a minimum you
should wear straight cut trousers and or leg bands and
shoes fitting the pedal system
(b)
. Always ride carefully
on public roads and observe the traffic rules so as not to
endanger yourself or others.
This manual cannot teach you how to ride. Please be
aware that cycling is a potentially dangerous activi-
ty that requires the rider to stay in control of his or her
MERIDA bike at all times. Be aware from the moment
you set off that you ride at a higher speed
(c+d)
. If nec-
essary, attend a beginners course for cyclists, as offered
here and there.
Like any sport, cycling involves the risk of injury and
damage. By choosing to ride a bike, you assume the
responsibility for the risk. Please note that on a bike you
have no protection technique around you like you have
in a car (e.g. bodywork, ABS, airbag). Therefore, always
ride carefully and respect the other traffic participants.
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