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a
b
c
d
3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the
gears
(a)
? Ask your MERIDA dealer to explain you
the gear system and make yourself familiar with
your new gears in an area free of traffic, if necessary.
For more information see the chapter “The gears”
and the instructions of the component manufactur-
ers on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
4. Are saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The
saddle should be set to a height from which you
can just reach the pedal in its lowest position with
your heel. Check whether your toes reach to the
floor when you are sitting on the saddle
(b)
. Your
MERIDA dealer will be pleased to help you, if you
are not happy with your seating position.
For more information see the chapter “Adjusting the
MERIDA bike to the rider”.
5. If your MERIDA bike is equipped with clipless or
step-in pedals
(c)
: Have you ever tried the shoes
they go with? First practice locking one shoe onto a
pedal and disengaging it while standing on the oth-
er leg. Ask your MERIDA dealer to explain you the
pedals.
For more information see the chapter “The pedals
and the shoes” and the instructions of the compo-
nent manufacturers on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
6. If you have bought a MERIDA bike with suspen-
sion
(d+e)
, you should ask your MERIDA dealer
to adjust the suspension mechanism to your needs
before delivery. Improperly adjusted suspension
components are liable to malfunction or damage. In
any case they will impair the performance of your
pedelec as well as your safety and joy whilst riding.
For more information see the chapters “Suspen-
sion forks” and “Suspension seat posts” and the
instructions of the component manufacturers on this
MERIDA CD-ROM.
G
Be aware that the distance you need to stop
your bike increases, when you are riding with
your hands on bar ends or on multi-position
handlebars. The brake levers are not always within
easy reach.
G
Be sure to use your MERIDA bike only for its
intended purpose, as it may otherwise not
withstand the stress and fail. Risk of an ac-
cident!
G
Pay particular attention to the fact that there
is enough clearance between your crotch and
the top tube so that you do not hurt yourself
when you have to get off your bike quickly.
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