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. Check and maintenance
To check the seat post for side-to-side play,
take hold of the saddle at both ends and try
to move it from side to side.
Keep in mind the minimum insertion
depth! Never ride your bike with the
seat post drawn out beyond the limit, maxi-
mum or stop mark!.
Most suspension seat post manufac-
turers include well-written operating
instructions in their deliveries. Read them
carefully before changing any settings or
doing any maintenance work.
Release the bolt for the initial spring
tension only so far that it is flush with
the seat post.
If you notice any play, get it reduced at your
Merida dealer, or follow the instructions in the
seat post manufacturer’s manual.
Check, whether the seat post still moves easily
and whether there is no more play. Readjust it
once again, if necessary, or reduce the initial
tension.
Manufacturers recommend servic-
ing the seat post after about 60 oper-
ating hours. Ask your local MERIDA dealer
to do this lubrication work.
. The suspension seat post
