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To check whether the lever is securely locked apply
pressure to the end of the hand lever and try to turn it
while it is closed. If you can turn the lever around, open
it and increase the preload. Screw the tightening nut
on the opposite side clockwise by half a turn. Close the
quick-release lever and check it again for tightness.
Finally lift the bike a few centimeters, so that the wheel
no longer touches the ground, and hit the tire from
above. If it is properly fastened, the wheel will remain
firmly fixed in the drop-outs of the frame or fork without
producing any rattling.
If your seat post is equipped with a quick-release mech-
anism, check whether the saddle is firmly fixed by trying
to twist it relative to the frame.
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To be on the safe side you can replace the
quick-releases by special locks. They can
only be opened and closed with a special,
coded key or an Allen key. If you are in doubt or if you
have any questions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the
rider
Your body height and proportions are decisive for the
frame size of your MERIDA bike. 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.
By choosing a specific type of bike you roughly deter-
mine the posture you will be riding in
(f+g)
. However,
some components of your MERIDA bike are especially
designed so that you can adjust them to your body pro-
portions up to a certain degree. This includes the seat
post, the handlebars and the stem as well as the brake
levers.
As all works require know-how, experience, suitable
tools and skills, you should restrict yourself to adjusting
your seating position
(h)
. Contact your MERIDA dealer,
if you are not happy with your seating position or if you
want something changed. They will see to your wishes
the next time you leave your MERIDA bike at the work-
shop, e.g. for the first inspection.
After any adjustment/assembly work, be sure to make a
short functional check as described in the chapter “Be-
fore every ride” and do a test ride on your MERIDA bike
in an area free of traffic.
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