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b
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d
What to bear in mind when
transporting your MERIDA pedelec
By car
MERIDA pedelecs can be transported like conventional
bikes outside or inside the car
(a)
. Always make sure
the MERIDA pedelec is securely fastened outside or in-
side the car and check the fastenings regularly. In addi-
tion, you should always remove the battery from your
MERIDA pedelec
(b+c)
prior to fastening it outside the
car. Stow the battery and, if applicable, a removable dis-
play unit, inside the car and secure it appropriately to
avoid any damage in transit.
Protect the connections of the rechargeable battery
against rain, wetness, moisture and dirt during the jour-
ney, for example, with a plastic bag.
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The weight distribution on pedelecs differs
markedly from the weight distribution on
bikes without drive assistance. A pedelec is
markedly heavier than a bike without drive assistance.
For this reason parking, pushing, lifting and carrying
the MERIDA pedelec is more difficult. Bear this in mind
when loading your pedelec into a car and unloading it
or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system.
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Before transporting several pedelecs with
a roof mounting or a rear mounting carrier
system, inform yourself about the maximum
load capacity of the bike carrier and the maximum
load of the trailer hitch. Keep in mind that the weight
of a pedelec is higher than the weight of a bike without
drive. It could be that you can only transport one or two
pedelecs instead of three bikes without drive.
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Make sure to remove all movable and loose
parts and above all the rechargeable battery,
if possible, the control element and the cy-
cle computer on the handlebars before transporting the
pedelec inside or outside the car. If you transport your
MERIDA pedelec without its battery on a bike carrier
system, protect the connections against water, moisture
and dirt, for example, with a plastic bag
(d)
.
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If necessary, inform yourself about the laws
and regulations concerning bike/pedelec
transport in the countries that you intend to
transit during your journey. The regulations e.g. with
regard to the marking, differ from country to country.
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For more information see the system in-
structions of your drive manufacturer on this
MERIDA CD-ROM.
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