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In the case of hydraulic brakes and disc
brakes follow the instructions of the brake
manufacturer, which you can find on this
MERIDA CD-ROM. If you are in doubt or if you have
any questions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake
levers
The handlebars are usually slightly bent at the ends. Set
the handlebars to a position in which your wrists are re-
laxed and not turned too much outwards.
Release the Allen bolt(s) at the bottom or front side of the
stem. Turn the handlebars to the desired position. Make
sure the handlebars are accurately centered in the stem.
Carefully retighten the bolt(s) with the torque wrench.
Make sure the upper and lower clamping slots of the
stem are parallel and identical in width
(f)
. If you have a
stem with several bolts, tighten them evenly in a cross
pattern by using a torque wrench and observe the rec-
ommended torque values.
Try rotating the handlebars once clamped in the stem
(g)
and tighten the bolt a little more, if necessary. Use a
torque wrench and never exceed the maximum torque
values! You find them directly on the components and/
or in the instructions of the component manufacturers
on this MERIDA CD-ROM.
If the handlebars are not tight with the prescribed torque
value, use carbon assembly paste.
After adjusting the handlebars you need to adjust the
brake lever/shifter units. Release the Allen bolt at either
unit. Turn the levers relative to the handlebars. Sit in the
saddle and place your fingers on the brake levers.
Check whether the back of your hand forms a straight
line with the line of your forearm
(h)
. Retighten the units
with a torque wrench and do a twist test! The brake le-
vers need not be absolutely tight. In case of a fall it is an
advantage when the brake levers can be turned.
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Tighten the bolts at the stem until the clamp-
ing slots between the stem body and the
faceplate are parallel and identical in width
at the top and at the bottom. Tighten the bolts evenly
and in a cross pattern, i.e. alternately and gradually, by
using a torque wrench to the lower value of the recom-
mended torque values.
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