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a
b
c
d
For more information see the chapter “The brake
system” in these MERIDA short operating instruc-
tions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA
user manual and in the instructions of the compo-
nent manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-
ROM.
3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the
gears
(a)
?
Ask your MERIDA dealer to explain you
the gear system and make yourself familiar with
your new gears in an area free of traffic, if necessary.
For more information see the chapter “The gears” in
these MERIDA short operating instructions as well
as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual
and in the instructions of the component manufac-
turers on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM.
4. Are saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The
saddle should be set to a height from which you
can just reach the pedal in its lowest position with
your heel. Check whether your toes reach to the
floor when you are sitting on the saddle
(b)
. Your
MERIDA dealer will be pleased to help you, if you
are not happy with your seating position.
For more information see 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 bike is equipped with clipless or
step-in pedals
(c)
: Have you ever tried the shoes
they go with? First practice locking one shoe onto a
pedal and disengaging it while standing on the oth-
er leg. Ask your MERIDA dealer to explain you the
pedals.
For more information see the chapter “The pedals
and the shoes” in your comprehensive MERIDA
user manual as well as in the instructions of the
component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA
CD-ROM.
6. If you have bought a MERIDA bike with suspension
(d)
, you should ask your MERIDA dealer to adjust
the suspension mechanism to your needs before
delivery. Improperly adjusted suspension compo-
nents are liable to malfunction or damage. In any
case they will impair the performance of your bike
as well as your safety and joy whilst riding.
For more information see the chapters “Suspension
forks”, “Rear shocks” and “Suspension seat posts”
in these MERIDA short operating instructions as well
as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual and
in the instructions of the component manufacturers
on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM.
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