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a
b
c
d
G
The bolted connections of the seat post have
to be tightened to the prescribed torque val-
ue. Use a torque wrench and never exceed
the maximum torque values! You will find the pre-
scribed values in the chapter “Recommended torque
settings”, directly on the components and/or in the op-
erating instructions of the component manufacturers on
this MERIDA CD-ROM.
G
Make sure the saddle is clamped within the
range of the marking on the saddle rail. Oth-
erwise the saddle rail can fail! Check the
bolts by using a torque wrench once a month according
to the prescribed values.
G
The setting range of the saddle is very small.
Replacing the stem allows you to make far
bigger adjustments to the rider’s fore-to-aft
position, as stems come in different lengths. In doing
so you may achieve differences of more than ten cen-
timeters. In this case you usually would have to adjust
the length of the cables – a job best left to your MERIDA
dealer!
I
The manufacturers of saddles deliver their
products with detailed instructions. You find
these instructions on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
Read them carefully before adjusting the position of
your saddle. If you are in doubt or if you have any ques-
tions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
Adjusting saddle position and tilt
With
patent seat posts
(a)
one central Allen bolt secures
the clamping mechanism, which controls the tilt and the
horizontal position of the saddle. Some seat posts have
two bolts side-by-side.
Release the bolt(s) at the top of the seat post. Release
the bolt(s) two to three turns counterclockwise at the
most, otherwise the whole assembly can come apart.
Move the saddle forth or back, as desired. You may have
to give the saddle a light blow to make it move. Please
observe the markings on the saddle rail.
Make sure the seat of the saddle remains horizontal
(b)
as you retighten the bolt(s). Your MERIDA bike should
stand on level ground while you adjust the saddle.
Having found your preferred position, make sure both
clamp halves fit snugly around the saddle rails before
tightening the bolt(s) to the correct torque value as pre-
scribed by the seat post manufacturer.
Retighten the bolt(s) with a torque wrench according to
the instructions of the manufacturer. After fastening the
saddle, check whether it resists tilting by bringing your
weight to bear on it once with your hands at either end
of the saddle.
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