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a
b
c
d
G
Make sure the levers of both wheel quick-re-
leases are always on the side opposite to the
chain. This will help you to avoid mounting
the front wheel accidentally the wrong way round.
In the case of MERIDA bikes with disc brakes and
quick-releases having a 5-mm-axle, it may be reason-
able to mount both quick-releases with the lever on the
side of the chain drive. This helps you not to come into
contact with the hot brake disc and prevents you from
having your fingers burnt. If you are in doubt or if you
have any questions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
G
Never ride a MERIDA bike without having
checked first whether the wheels are secure-
ly fastened
(a)
. With an insufficiently closed
quick-release the wheel can come loose, thus creating
a serious risk of accident!
A
If your MERIDA bike is equipped with
quick-releases, be sure to lock the frame
to an immovable object together with the
wheels when you leave it outside.
How to fasten components securely with a quick-re-
lease
Open the quick-release. You should now be able to read
“Open“
(b)
on the lever. Make sure the component to be
fastened is in the accurate position.
For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the
MERIDA bike to the rider” and “The wheels and the
tires” and the instructions of the component manufac-
turers on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
Move the lever back, as if to close it. Now you should
be able to read ”Close“
(c)
on the outside of the lever.
When you start closing the lever you should feel virtu-
ally no resistance with your hand until the lever is at a
right angle to the frame/fork.
When continuing to close the lever the resistance you
feel should increase significantly and towards the end
even more strength is required to close the lever. Use the
ball of your thumb while your fingers pull on an immov-
able part, such as the fork
(d)
or a rear stay, but not on a
brake disc or spoke, to push it in all the way.
In its end position, the lever should be at a right angle
to the quick-release axle
(e)
, i.e. it should not stand out.
The lever should lie close to the frame or the fork so that
it cannot be opened accidentally. Make sure, however,
that the lever is easy to handle for actual quick use.
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