MERIDA USERS MANUAL
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but also the common sense rules of safe and responsible
bicycling. As a parent or guardian, you should read and
understand this manual. Before letting any child ride the
PowerCycle™, review with them all warnings as well as the
information on the proper usage of your battery pack,
charger and bicycle.
WARNING: Make sure that your child always wears
an approved bicycle helmet when riding; but also make
sure that your child understands that a bicycle helmet is
for bicycling only, and must be removed when not riding.
A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas,
on playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any
time while not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
be able to adjust their angle and reach. See Section 4e and
5e for details.
6. Do you fully understand how to operate your new bi-
cycle? If not, before your first ride, have your dealer explain
any functions or features that you do not understand.
2c. SAFETY FIRST
1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike,
and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit,
use and care of your helmet.
2. Do you have all the other required and recommended
safety equipment? See Section 3. It’s your responsibility to
familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you
ride, and to comply with all applicable laws.
3. Do you know how to correctly operate your wheel axle
2b. BIKE FIT
1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 4. If your
bicycle is too large or too small for you, you may lose con-
trol and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your
dealer to exchange it before you ride it.
2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section
4b. If you adjust your saddle height, make sure that you fol-
low the Minimum Insertion instructions.
3. Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly
tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any
direction. See section 5f for details.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you?
If not, see section 4c on what you can do about it.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may
Battery
Level
Indicator
Bell
Front
Chain
Ring
Rear Hub
Rear Cog
Rear Wheel
Drive Chain
Tail Light
Fenders
Handle Bars
Stem
Head tube
Basket
(500 only)
Fork
Front Brake
Frame
Headlight
Support
Stand
Twist Shift Levers
Brake Levers
Grips,
Crank Arm
Pedals Key Switch
Motor Housing
Front Wheel
Saddle
Seat post
Seat
Post QR
Rear Rack
Battery
Pack
2. BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
2a. WHAT IT IS CALLED
