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Riding a MERIDA pedelec – Special
features
Your MERIDA pedelec is designed to be used like a con-
ventional bike. The unique riding experience, however,
starts when you actuate the drive system
(e)
. At that
moment the assistance generated by the 250 W motor
(f)
increases with its high torque the stronger you pedal.
Set off for your first ride by selecting the lowest level
of drive assistance. Gradually get used to the additional
power. Slowly approach the potential of your MERIDA
pedelec in an area free of traffic.
Practice typical riding situations such as starting off and
braking, tight corners and riding on narrow cycle paths
and lanes. This is where a MERIDA pedelec clearly dif-
fers from a conventional MERIDA bike.
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Pulling the brake lever of the rear brake stops
the motor. Emergency stop!
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Be aware that the brakes of your MERIDA
pedelec are always more effective than the
drive. If you face any problems with your
drive (e.g. because it pushes you forward in front of a
bend), slow down your MERIDA pedelec carefully.
Riding with drive assistance
The system is switched on and off at the buttons of the
control element on the battery or on the handlebars
.
Furthermore, different assistance modes can be select-
ed, the remaining capacity of the rechargeable battery is
displayed and the different functions of the cycle com-
puter
(g+h)
, if available, can be selected.
When switched on, the system activates during pedal-
ing and the drive assistance is available. Sensors mea-
sure your pedaling movements and control the fully
automated drive assistance according to the selected
assistance mode. The level of the additional propulsion
depends on the assistance mode, your speed and, as
applicable, the amount of force applied to the pedals.
The assistance switches off when you reach a speed of
more than 25 kmh.
Keep in mind that you may have to change your riding
habits: Do not mount by placing one foot on the ped-
al and by trying to throw the other leg over the saddle.
The MERIDA pedelec would set off suddenly. Risk of an
accident!
Stop pedaling earlier than you are used to before riding a
turn or bend. Otherwise there may be too much propul-
sion and your cornering speed may be too high.
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