remove the paper backing from the self-adhesive
side as you go.
Place a single piece of tape on the brake lever so
that the handlebar is completely covered.
Continue wrapping the tape evenly until you
reach the thicker handlebar cuff. Cut the tape
diagonally with scissors for a straight finish.
Secure the tape with the enclosed adhesive strip.
Push the overhanging bar tape into the open end
of the handlebar and close it with a bar plug..
10. Cleaning and care
Clean the components regularly with water and a
soft cloth. For stubborn dirt, use dish soap with
warm water. Do not use harsh cleaning agents
such as thinners.
After the components have dried, you should rub
the metallic surfaces and carbon with hard wax at
least two times per year. Polish the components
once the wax has dried.
11. Maintenance
Check the torque values of all bolts after the first
100–300 km (60–180 miles), and then again
every 2,000 km (1,200 miles).
12. Warranty and guarantee
Statutory warranty rights apply within the first two
years. This regulation only applies in states that
have ratified the EU bill. Bar tape and grips are
subject to natural wear, depending on use and
external conditions.
We also grant a manufacturer’s guarantee on all
MERIDA components, except grips and bar tape,
(from the date of purchase, to the first purchaser)
of 5 years on material and workmanship.
Should any defects occurs, contact your
MERIDA dealer. In a guarantee case where the
respective higher-quality model is unavailable,
MERIDA INDUSTRY CO., LTD. reserves the
right to deliver the respective current successor
model in the available color.
Assembly and/or conversion costs and any
accessories will not be refunded in a guarantee
case.
The manufacturer guarantee is only valid for the
first purchaser upon presentation of proof of
purchase with the purchase date, dealer
address, and model name.
The intended use is a prerequisite for the
guarantee. The guarantee does not cover labor
and transportation costs, or any follow-up costs
caused by defects.
Competition use in the context of road races,
triathlon, or the MTB sections of cross-country
races are covered by the guarantee.
Other visible fall damage resulting from jumps or
other types of overstress is likewise not covered
by the guarantee. The guarantee does not cover
damage caused by wear, neglect, crashes,
overstressing caused by overloading, improper
installation and care, or the modification of
components.
In the interest of a long life and durability of the
components, the manufacturer’s installation
instructions and the prescribed maintenance
intervals must be adhered to exactly. Failure to
comply with the installation instructions and
inspection intervals will void the guarantee.
Handlebar grips and tape wear during use.
Regular cleaning and care have a positive impact
on wear.
13. Technical specifications
Handlebar
Clamp area cuff
MTB, Cruiser, Traveller:
25.4 mm
Road bike:
26.0 mm
Oversized road bike and
MTB: 31.8 mm
Handlebar clamp max.
torque:
2-bolt stem:
8 Nm
4-bolt stem:
6 Nm
Bar ends
Clamp area:
22.2 mm
Torque:
6–8 Nm
Aheadset
®
stem
Handlebar clamp area:
MTB, Cruiser, Traveller:
25.4 mm
Road bike:
26.0 mm
Oversized road bike and
MTB: 31.8 mm
Steerer tube clamp area:
28.58 ± 0.05 mm
Torque:
Steerer tube clamp:
5–7 Nm
Handle bar clamp
2-bolt stem:
6–8 Nm
4-bolt stem:
5–6 Nm
Conventional stem
Handlebar clamp area:
25.4 mm
Steerer tube
internal diameter
25.4 mm
Handlebar clamp torque:
2-bolt:
15 Nm
Steerer tube clamp::
20–22 Nm
Adjustment bolt adjustable
conventional stems:
10 Nm
Handlebar adjuster
Handlebar clamp area:
25.4 mm
Stem clamp area:
25.4 mm
Handlebar clamp:
8–10 Nm
Stem clamp:
8–10 Nm
Reducing sleeves
Handlebar clamp diameter:
from 31.8 mm to 26.0 mm
from 31.8 mm to 25.4 mm
Tube diameter:
from 28.6 mm to 25.4 mm (1 1/8” to 1”)
Spacer
For 1 1/8”
Available in heights of 2, 3, 5, 10 and 15 mm
Handlebar grips, Screw-on model
Torque:
2–3 Nm
Note
When cleaning, pay attention
to any damage to the
materials.
Note
If there is any doubt, always
adhere to the values specified
on the component.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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
5th Edition, February 2017
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