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MERIDA

SHORT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTAIN BIKE EN 14766
CITY / TREKKING BIKE EN 14764
ROAD BIKE EN 14781
KIDS’ BIKE EN 14765

Read at least pages 6-11 before your first ride!
Perform the functional check on pages 12-13 before every ride!
Observe the chapter “Intended use“, the service schedule,
the bike card and the handover report!

Summary of Contents for EN 14764

Page 1: ...TREKKING BIKE EN 14764 ROAD BIKE EN 14781 KIDS BIKE EN 14765 Read at least pages 6 11 before your first ride Perform the functional check on pages 12 13 before every ride Observe the chapter Intended...

Page 2: ...Frame 1 Top tube 2 Seat tube 3 Down tube 4 Chainstay Saddle Seat post Seat post clamp Rear brake Rotor Front derailleur Cassette sprockets Rear derailleur Chain Chainwheel Crankset 5 Rear stay 6 Head...

Page 3: ...ront brake Fork Wheel Quick release Rim Tire Spoke Hub Valve Frame 1 Top tube 2 Seat tube 3 Down tube Saddle Seat post Front derailleur Cassette sprockets Rear derailleur Chain Chainwheel Crankset 4 C...

Page 4: ...rame 1 Top tube 2 Seat tube 3 Down tube Saddle Seat post Seat post clamp Rear brake Rotor Front derailleur Cassette sprockets Rear derailleur Chain Chainwheel Crankset Pedal 4 Chainstay 5 Rear stay 6...

Page 5: ...start assistance Together with your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and the instructions of the com ponent manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM this first start assistance is part of a system...

Page 6: ...g the brake lever reach on MERIDA road bikes 26 What to bear in mind with MERIDA time trial handlebars of MERIDA triathlon and time trial machines 27 Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake lev...

Page 7: ...for use These MERIDA short operating instructions are not ap plicable to any other than the displayed bicycle types Pay particular attention to the following symbols G This symbol indicates an immine...

Page 8: ...ble combination of bicycle models and components or parts on the market The MERIDA short operating instructions therefore focuse on your newly purchased MERIDA bike and standard components and provide...

Page 9: ...Never ride under the influence of drugs medication al cohol or when you are tired Do not ride with a second person on your MERIDA bike and never ride without having both hands on the handlebars Observ...

Page 10: ...on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM Category 1 MERIDA bikes of this category are designed for riding on hard surface roads where the wheels re main in permanent contact to the ground In general these are M...

Page 11: ...riding on hard surface roads where the wheels re main in permanent contact to the ground and for well paved gravel paths and off road trails with a slight slope where a short loss of tire contact wit...

Page 12: ...gory 5 This type of use stands for very chal lenging highly blocked and extremely steep terrains which can only be mastered by well trained riders with technical skills Rather high jumps at very high...

Page 13: ...ke and baggage see the bike card and chapter Before your first ride Before your first ride 1 If you want to use your bike on public roads it has to comply with legal requirements These require ments m...

Page 14: ...ee the chapter Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the rider in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehen sive MERIDA user manual on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM 5 If your MERIDA b...

Page 15: ...an be mounted if necessary Do not ride these MERIDA bikes on public roads but only on enclosed terrain G A lack of practice when using clipless ped als or too much spring tension in the mech anism can...

Page 16: ...rim or tire and if you have rim brakes between brake pad and rim Untrue rims can be an indication of tires with ruptured sides broken axles or spokes For more information see the chapter The wheels a...

Page 17: ...the lights as soon as dusk sets in For more information see the chapter Legal requirements for riding on public roads in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM G Improperl...

Page 18: ...n the components if necessary and gently tighten the bolts to ensure a reliable clamping of the com ponents The maximum torque values are printed directly on the components or specified in the in stru...

Page 19: ...your MERIDA dealer for advice For more information on carbon components see the chapter Special characteristics of carbon in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive...

Page 20: ...the chain c This will help you to avoid mounting the front wheel accidentally the wrong way round In the case of MERIDA bikes with disc brakes and quick releases having a 5 mm axle it may be rea sona...

Page 21: ...ever 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...

Page 22: ...the fork leg Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the rider Your body height and proportions are decisive for the frame size of your MERIDA bike Make particularly sure there is enough space between your crot...

Page 23: ...d will be pleased to advise you Adjusting the saddle to the correct height The correct saddle height depends on the length of your legs When pedaling the ball of your foot should be po sitioned above...

Page 24: ...he ground safely while sitting on the saddle by stretching your feet to the floor If not you should lower the saddle until you can at least to begin with G Never apply grease or oil into a seat tube o...

Page 25: ...g and less comfortable be cause it increases the strain on your wrists arms back upper body and neck There are three different stem systems that allow verti cal adjustment of the handlebars i e the co...

Page 26: ...of the handlebars in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual as well as in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM G Never ride a MERIDA bike with a stem that has...

Page 27: ...the position of handlebars brake levers and shifters Readjust these com ponents as described in the chapter Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers Correcting the fore to aft position an...

Page 28: ...ddle 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...

Page 29: ...t either end of the saddle g G Check the bolts by using a torque wrench once a month according to the values indicat ed directly on the components and or in the operating instructions of the component...

Page 30: ...e brake lever reach on MERIDA road bikes In particular riders with small hands should ask their MERIDA dealer to adjust the brake lever position c i e the position where the brake starts to be effecti...

Page 31: ...es while riding with the hands on the top handlebars or in aerodynamic posi tion The brake levers are not always within easy reach Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers of MERIDA road...

Page 32: ...adjustment and functioning of the brake system subsequently as described in the chapter The brake system in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manua...

Page 33: ...in a cross pattern i e alternately and gradually to the lower value of the recommended torque values using a torque wrench G Note that the bolted connections of stem handlebars bar ends and brakes hav...

Page 34: ...tem in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual as well as in the instructions of the component manufac turers on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM G The assignment of brake lever to brake cal iper can vary e...

Page 35: ...chain runs unfavorably when the smallest chainwheel is used with one of the two or three outermost smallest sprockets or when the larg est chainwheel is used with one of the inmost largest sprockets...

Page 36: ...bottom out If the sus pension fork frequently reaches bottom out it will sustain damage over time and so will the frame G A too strong damping of the suspension fork can result in a sluggish rebound m...

Page 37: ...ooth terrain roads field tracks G The rear shock should be set up and adjust ed in a way that it does not reach the end of its travel i e bottom out unless in extreme cases g A spring rate which is to...

Page 38: ...destroy the com ponent Do not leave carbon fiber components near a source of heat or in your car during hot or sunny weather Carbon components have like all lightweight bike com ponents a limited ser...

Page 39: ...one chips with special pads g your MERIDA dealer keeps for sale General notes on care and servicing Maintenance and servicing Your MERIDA dealer will have assembled and adjusted your MERIDA bike ready...

Page 40: ...eat dirt and salt from riding during the winter or in sea air can harm your MERIDA bike You should therefore make it a habit of cleaning all components at regular intervals Avoid cleaning your bike wi...

Page 41: ...during the season you will not need to take any special measures when storing it for a short time apart from securing it against theft Store your bike in a dry well aerated place If you want to store...

Page 42: ...m brakes Check lever travel wear of brake pads position of pads x relative to rim test brakes in stationary check seals Brakes drum roller Lever travel test brakes in stationary x Brakes brake pads ri...

Page 43: ...new assembly paste no grease Front rear derailleur Clean and grease x Quick releases thru axles Check seat x Bolts and nuts Check and retighten if necessary x Multi speed hubs mudguards etc Valves Ch...

Page 44: ...manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD ROM Component Bolted connections Shimano1 Nm SRAM Avid2 Nm Tektro3 Nm TRP4 Nm Rear derailleur Mount on frame derailleur hanger 8 10 8 10 Cable clamp 5 7 4 5 Pul...

Page 45: ...ulic rim brakes Component Shimano1 Nm Avid2 Nm Tektro3 Nm TRP4 Nm Magura HS5 Nm Brake calliper mount on frame fork 6 8 9 10 IS adapter 6 8 6 8 6 8 10 brake caliper Brake lever unit on handlebars Singl...

Page 46: ...enclosed MERIDA CD ROM These values do not apply to the components of other manufacturers I Due to the unmanageable number of components on the market MERIDA is not in a position to foresee every pro...

Page 47: ...nd that retrofitted accessories can impair the function ing of your MERIDA bike If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your MERIDA dealer I The law referring to full warranty rights...

Page 48: ...been fitted with none other than original spare parts or accessories and had its suspension systems serviced by a MERIDA dealer once a year at least The guarantee does not cover labor and transport co...

Page 49: ...acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the Australian Consumer Law in...

Page 50: ...f use or after one year Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer 3rd service After 4 000 kilometers or 200 hours of use or after two years Order no Date Replac...

Page 51: ...r after five years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer 7th service After 12 000 kilometers or 600 hours of use or after six years Order no Date Replaced o...

Page 52: ...after nine years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer 11th service After 20 000 kilometers or 1 000 hours of use or after ten years Order no Date Replaced...

Page 53: ...yes no Permitted overall load _________ kg Child seat permitted yes no Trailer permitted yes no Permissible trailer load _________ kg Brake lever Brake assignment Right lever Front wheel brake Rear w...

Page 54: ...que wrench Gears limit stops adjustment function Bolted connections of attachment parts checked with torque wrench Other routines performed Test ride MERIDA dealer Last name Street City Phone Fax E Ma...

Page 55: ...MERIDA com...

Page 56: ...MERIDA com MERIDA INDUSTRY CO LTD P O BOX 56 YUANLIN TAIWAN R O C PHONE 886 4 8526171 FAX 886 4 8527881 www merida bikes com...

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