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Merida CENTURION Original Operating Instructions

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CITY BIKES, TREKKING BIKES EN ISO 4210-2
KIDS' BIKES EN ISO 8098
PEDELEC, E-BIKE, EPAC EN 15194
Read at least pages 9-21 before your first ride!
Perform the functional check on pages 21-24 before every ride!
Observe the chapter "Intended use", the service schedule,
the bike card and the handover report!

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  • Page 1 Translation of the original operating instructions CITY BIKES, TREKKING BIKES EN ISO 4210-2 KIDS’ BIKES EN ISO 8098 PEDELEC, E-BIKE, EPAC EN 15194 Read at least pages 9-21 before your first ride! Perform the functional check on pages 21-24 before every ride! Observe the chapter “Intended use”, the service schedule, the bike card and the handover report!

  • Page 2: Component Description Centurion Trekking Bike

    Component description CENTURION trekking bike Frame: Suspension fork: Top tube Chainstay Fork crown Seat tube Rear stay Stanchion tube Down tube Head tube Lower leg Drop-out Stem Handlebars Brake lever Saddle Shifter Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Brake front...
  • Page 3 Component description CENTURION trekking bike Suspension fork: Frame: Fork crown Top tube Chainstay Stanchion tube Rear stay Down tube Lower leg Seat tube Head tube Drop-out Stem Handlebars Brake lever Saddle Shifter Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Front lamp...

  • Page 4: Component Description Centurion City Pedelec

    Component description CENTURION city pedelec Frame: Suspension fork: Rear stay Motor Central tube Fork crown Seat tube Head tube Stanchion tube Rechargeable battery Chainstay Lower leg Display and command console Drop-out Handlebars Bell Stem Twist grip Brake lever Saddle Headset...
  • Page 5 If delivered to countries outside Europe, permission of Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und supplementary information has to be provided -Sicherheit GmbH. by the manufacturer of the CENTURION bike, if necessary. © Text, concept, photos and graphic design Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the rear derailleur ......51 with your CENTURION pedelec..... . . 19 Adjusting the front derailleur .
  • Page 7 Range – Useful information for a long ride ....75 CENTURION pedelec .......94 Riding without drive assistance .

  • Page 8: Some Notes On The Translation Of These Original Centurion Operating Instructions

    CENTURION operating instruc- tions show typical CENTURION city/trekking bikes This symbol warns you of wrongdoings and a typical CENTURION pedelec. One of these which may result in damage to property CENTURION bikes looks similar to the CENTURION and the environment.

  • Page 9: General Safety Instructions

    Bike technology has developed CENTURION pedelec from individual components, to at a rapid pace during recent years (g+h). repair it or to make a partly assembled CENTURION city/trekking bike or CENTURION pedelec ready-for- use. This translation of the original CENTURION...
  • Page 10 CENTURION bike at all times. Be aware from frequent model changes, the routines described the moment you set off that you possibly ride at a may require complementary information.
  • Page 11 If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, Always bear in mind that you travel rapidly and quietly contact your CENTURION dealer. when you are riding a CENTURION pedelec. Do not startle pedestrians or other cyclists. Always make Please note: Do not hitch yourself and others aware of your presence well ahead of time your bike to a car.

  • Page 12: Intended Use

    Therefore, do not use your withstand the loads and fail causing an accident with CENTURION bike on a trainer to which it has to unforeseeable consequences! In addition, if you use be clamped somehow. The use on free bike roll- your bike for another than its intended purpose, the ers is permitted.
  • Page 13 Category 0: Kids In general, CENTURION bikes at a tire size of 12 to CENTURION bikes of the category Kids (e-g) 24 inches belong to this category. The maximum are designed for hard-surface ground, i.e. for tarred permissible additional load (rider plus baggage) is roads and bicycle lanes or gravel field tracks, sand or 60 kg.
  • Page 14 “Legal requirements for rid- ing on public roads“. CENTURION bikes of this category are not suitable for mountain bike use and jumps. Some bikes of this CENTURION bikes of this category are category have suspension elements. These serve the...
  • Page 15 CENTURION pedelecs. Inform yourself stances the maximum permissible additional load in the country where you use your CENTURION can be further limited by the component manufactur- pedelec whether wearing a helmet is compulsory (f). ers’ recommendations for use.
  • Page 16 Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer (Tip for the CENTURION dealer: Copy the bike card and the handover report and keep one copy in your customer file. Send another copy to the bike manufacturer) For more information about the in-...

  • Page 17: Before Your First Ride

    CENTURION dealer to switch the brake levers requirements may vary in each country. The fit- before you set off for the first time. tings of your CENTURION bike are, therefore, not necessarily complete (e). Your new pedelec is equipped with modern...
  • Page 18 3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of 6. If you have bought a CENTURION bike with sus- the gears (a)? Ask your CENTURION dealer to pension (d+e), you should ask your CENTURION explain you the gear system and make yourself...

  • Page 19: Additional Information "Before Your First Ride" With Your Centurion Pedelec

    (g)! Slowly approach the potential of your nection, from which you cannot quickly step out! CENTURION pedelec in an area free of traffic. Risk of an accident! For more information see chapter “Useful tips for In case you had a crash with your riding a CENTURION pedelec”...
  • Page 20 3. The functions of your CENTURION pedelec are Pulling the brake lever of the rear brake operated with the buttons on the drive HMI stops the motor. Emergency stop! or on the command console (b). Are you familiar with all functions and displays? Check whether...

  • Page 21: Before Every Ride

    CENTURION pedelec carefully. less, be sure to check the following points before every ride to exclude any malfunctioning that may be Before towing a trailer with your due to the transport of your CENTURION bike or to CENTURION pedelec contact your changes a third person may have performed on your CENTURION dealer.
  • Page 22 6. In case you have a CENTURION bike with sus- pension, press down on your CENTURION bike For more information see the chapter “The and see whether the spring elements retract and wheels and the tires”...

  • Page 23: Additional Information "Before Every Ride" With Your Centurion Pedelec

    If you are in doubt or if you have any teries have no memory effect. However, it does questions, contact your CENTURION dealer. not matter if your CENTURION pedelec is left as it is for a short time (e.g. overnight) when less than During use your CENTURION bike is 50 % charged (g).

  • Page 24: After An Accident

    For more information see the system instructions centered with respect to the frame or fork. Spin of your drive manufacturer on this CENTURION the wheels and observe the gap either between CD-ROM. brake pads and rim sides or between frame and tire.
  • Page 25 CENTURION CD-ROM. For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the rider” and “How to For more information see the chapters “Adjust- use the quick-releases” and the instructions of the ing the CENTURION bike to the rider”...

  • Page 26: With Your Centurion Pedelec

    When in doubt, it is always the better choice for CENTURION pedelec any longer, at least not in your safety to have these parts replaced. Ask the assistance mode. Switch off the drive and your CENTURION dealer for advice.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Quick-Releases

    Do not set off on your CENTURION pedelec How to use the quick-releases when the drive HMI or the display shows a warn- ing. In such a case, contact your CENTURION Most CENTURION bikes and CENTURION pedelecs dealer immediately. are fitted with quick-releases...

  • Page 28: How To Fasten Components Securely With A Quick-Release

    “Open“ on the lever. Make sure the compo- the wrong way round. In the case of CENTURION nent to be fastened is in the accurate position. bikes with disc brakes and quick-releases hav- ing a 5-mm-axle, it may be reasonable to mount For more information see the chapters “Adjusting...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Centurion Bike To The Rider

    (h). Contact your with a special, coded key or an Allen key. If you CENTURION dealer, if you are not happy with your are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact seating position or if you want something changed.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Saddle To The Correct Height

    Your nium seat post that is inserted into a seat tube made CENTURION dealer has a very wide range of sad- of aluminum, titanium or steel. Do not grease carbon dles available and will be pleased to advise you.
  • Page 31 If not, you should lower the saddle until you ened sufficiently, ask your CENTURION can, at least to begin with. dealer for advice. Do not use brute force!

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Height Of The Handlebars

    There are three different stem systems that allow ver- that bear the appropriate mark and, to be on the tical adjustment of the handlebars, i.e. the conven- safe side, original spare parts. Your CENTURION tional, the adjustable and the Aheadset -stem.

  • Page 33: Conventional Stems

    Release the expander bolt by two to three complete on the handlebars. Ask your CENTURION dealer for turns. The stem should now turn freely inside the advice about the different types of stems.

  • Page 34: Stems For Threadless Systems, The Aheadset -System

    Aheadset -system ® prevent the fork from slipping off the head tube. In the case of CENTURION bikes with Aheadset ® You can determine the handlebar height by the headsets the stem also serves to adjust the bearing arrangement of stem and spacers. Slip the remaining preload.

  • Page 35: Correcting The Fore-To-Aft Position And Horizontal Tilt Of The Saddle

    Check whether the handlebars are firmly seated in irreversible. The shortening should be the stem by trying to rotate the handlebars down- carried out by your CENTURION dealer, but only wards (f). Verify whether the handlebar/stem unit after you have found your preferred position.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Saddle Position And Tilt

    – a job best left to your CENTURION dealer! Retighten the bolt(s) with a torque wrench accord- ing to the instructions of the manufacturer.
  • Page 37 Check the strength while you components and/or in the instructions of the press with your hands alternate at the top and back component manufacturers on this CENTURION of the saddle. The saddle may not move (f). CD-ROM.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Brake Lever Reach

    There are different systems. Ask find on this CENTURION CD-ROM. If you are in your CENTURION dealer for advice or read the doubt or if you have any questions, contact your instructions of the component manufacturers on this CENTURION dealer.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Tilt Of The Handlebars And The Brake Levers

    You find them directly on the com- plates tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern. ponents and/or in the instructions of the component manufacturers on this CENTURION CD-ROM. If the handlebars are not tight with the prescribed torque value, use carbon assembly paste.

  • Page 40: The Brake System

    CENTURION bike and, secondly, by the grip of the tires on the road. This problem becomes particularly Be aware that the distance you need to acute when riding downhill.
  • Page 41 (right or left). brake manufacturers this If it is not, ask your CENTURION dealer to switch CENTURION CD-ROM before you start the brake levers before you set off for the first to readjust or to service the brake or before doing time.

  • Page 42: Rim Brakes

    Rim brakes See your CENTURION dealer and ask them to exam- ine the remaining thickness of the rims when you have worn through your second set of brake pads V-brakes at the latest. He has special measuring devices to determine the remaining thickness of the rims.

  • Page 43: Hydraulic Rim Brakes

    Synchronizing and readjusting Always test the brakes’ function when stationary after adjusting them, Almost all brake designs have a bolt located next to making sure the brake pads engage ful- one or both brake calipers for adjusting the spring ly with the rim when you pull them hard. preload (f).
  • Page 44 Be sure to observe the according instructions of the respective manufacturer. Synchronizing and readjusting See your CENTURION dealer and ask him to exam- Hydraulic rim brakes are synchronized together with ine the remaining thickness of the rims at the latest the alignment of the brake pads.

  • Page 45: Disc Brakes

    CENTURION CD-ROM. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your CENTURION New brake pads have to be broken in dealer.

  • Page 46: Hydraulic Disc Brakes

    Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks while pulling on the lever (b). Contact your Mechanical disc brakes CENTURION dealer immediately in the event of a brake liquid leakage. A leak in the brake lines can Functional check render the brake ineffective. Risk of an accident!

  • Page 47: Roller, Drum And Back-Pedal Brakes

    Read the instruc- The risk of overheating is particularly high with these tions of the brake manufacturer on this CENTURION brake systems. Brake overheating occurs on pro- CD-ROM carefully before adjusting the brake. If you...

  • Page 48: The Gears

    In such a case contact your CENTURION dealer immediately. Continue pedaling at reduced cadence during gear shifting, however, at clear- Check regularly whether the torque sup- ly reduced pedaling force.

  • Page 49: Functioning And Operation

    Please find below the principles of the shifter types Shifter left – front chainwheels and their operation. It is, however, also possible that your new CENTURION bike has a gear system that Modern city/trekking bikes can have up to 33 gears. is not listed below.
  • Page 50 If you are in doubt or if you much force. Do not shift under load, and have any questions, contact your CENTURION in particular not at the front derailleur, as this will dealer.

  • Page 51: Checking And Readjusting

    If you want this CENTURION CD-ROM. If you have any prob- to try to do the adjustment on your own, observe in lems with the gears, contact your CENTURION addition the operating instructions of the gear manu- dealer.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Front Derailleur

    “H“ and “L“. The limit screws are adjusted by your This adjustment prevents the chain from getting CENTURION dealer. They do not alter their position stuck between sprocket and spokes or the rear during normal use.

  • Page 53: Multi-Speed Hubs (Internal Gear Hubs)

    (roller or drum brakes) that are actuated by a reverse rotation of the pedals. The For more information see the instructions of the most effective braking is achieved with the pedals in component manufacturers on this CENTURION the horizontal position. CD-ROM.

  • Page 54: Checking, Readjusting And Servicing

    Removing and mounting the wheels is operating instructions of the gear manufacturer not the same as with derailleur gears. on this CENTURION CD-ROM or contact your With this fact in mind read the chapter CENTURION dealer. “Tire puncture” and observe the notes given in...

  • Page 55: Chain - Care And Wear

    Although the chain is one of the wearing components Regular and correct lubrication of your bike’s chain of your CENTURION bike, there are still ways for you makes for enjoyable riding and prolongs its service to prolong its life. Make sure the chain is lubricated life.

  • Page 56: The Wheels And The Tires

    One of the sizes is the standardized size in Ask your CENTURION dealer to check and true up millimeters which is more precise, e.g. the number the wheels after you have bedded them in over about...
  • Page 57 The rims of clincher and folding tires require, in gen- in the operating instructions of the rim or wheel eral, a high-value rim tape. This rim tape protects the manufacturer on this CENTURION CD-ROM. inner tube from the braking heat which could make the tire burst.

  • Page 58: Valves

    The functioning of your CENTURION bike may even be impaired before you notice the wobbling appearance of a wheel that has gone out of true.

  • Page 59: Tire Puncture

    If the gap varies by one millimeter or more, you wheels are attached with quick-releases to the frame should ask your CENTURION dealer to true up the and the fork, you only need two tire levers and a wheel (e).
  • Page 60 You will find it easier to remove the rear wheel, when you pull the rear derailleur slightly backwards (d). Lift your CENTURION bike a little off the ground and give the wheel a light blow with your hand so that it drops out.

  • Page 61: Clincher And Folding Tires

    Rim tapes for this type of rim should only be made of fabric or durable plastic. If you are in doubt or if Remove the cap and the fastening nut off the valve you have any questions, contact your CENTURION and deflate the tire completely (e). Press both tire dealer.

  • Page 62: Mounting Tires

    Mounting tires Before fitting the tire completely on the rim check again whether the inner tube lies properly inside the When mounting a tire make sure that no foreign mat- tire and press the last stretch of tire over the edge of ter such as dirt or sand gets inside the tire and that the rim using the balls of your thumbs.

  • Page 63: Mounting Wheels

    (several times, if you have Make sure that the quick-release and the drop-out disc brakes). To do so lift your CENTURION bike off catches are correctly seated (g). For more informa- the ground and spin the wheel with your hand. With tion see the chapter “How to use quick-releases and...

  • Page 64: The Headset

    CENTURION dealer. allows it to move freely. It must afford virtually no resistance to moving, if your CENTURION bike is to Threadless headsets – Aheadset ® go straight, stabilizing itself as it runs. The shocks...
  • Page 65 Check the secure seat of the stem by you are not absolutely sure, ask your taking the front wheel between your CENTURION dealer for help. legs and trying to turn the handlebars and stem relative to the wheel (e). A loose stem...

  • Page 66: Suspension

    Suspension Spring preload In the case of the widespread air suspension sys- tems, the air pressure in the fork is crucial for the Glossary spring rate and the spring preload. Observe the rec- ommendations of the manufacturers. Within a certain Suspension fork (a+b) range a preload can be applied to the coil springs.

  • Page 67: Suspension Forks

    (e+f). This feature gives you and the intended use. Be sure to have this adjust- better control of your bike when riding cross-country ment carried out by your CENTURION dealer at the or on rough road surfaces and ensures more ground time of delivery.
  • Page 68 The lower leg. replacement is a job for the CENTURION dealer. Get off your bike so that the fork does not compress When replacing any parts, be sure to only use parts any more.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Damping

    The fork will extract at the same speed as you made it compress. In case of inquiries, contact your CENTURION dealer or follow the re- Turn the red adjusting knob in the direction “+“ until spective instructions in the operating you hear a click.
  • Page 70 Do not ride your bike, when the suspen- or if you face any problems with the adjustment, sion fork bottoms out. This could dam- contact your CENTURION dealer or follow the cor- age the suspension fork itself as well as responding operating instructions of the suspension the frame.

  • Page 71: Lockout

    The maintenance routines and above all the disas- tubes and the wiper rings are absolutely clean. sembly of the suspension elements are jobs best left to your CENTURION dealer or the fork manufactur- 2. Clean the suspension fork, if it is soiled, directly er’s service center.

  • Page 72: Suspension Seat Posts

    Read them carefully before changing any settings or doing any maintenance work on your suspension seat post. You can find the in- struction of the manufacturer on this CENTURION CD-ROM. Checking and servicing Hold the saddle at the back and front and tug it crossways to the direction of travel.

  • Page 73: Riding A Centurion Pedelec - Special Features

    Practice typical riding situations such as starting off applied to the pedals. and braking, tight corners and riding on narrow cycle paths and lanes. This is where a CENTURION pedelec The assistance switches off when you reach a speed clearly differs from a conventional CENTURION bike.
  • Page 74 CENTURION bike to make your own contribution you set off. Risk of an accident! to moving forward as efficient as possible. Your cadence should always be in a smooth flow. In other...

  • Page 75: Range - Useful Information For A Long Ride

    Range – Useful information for a long In general, the batteries of CENTURION pedelecs have no memory effect. It is ride recommended that you charge the bat- tery after every long ride. Avoid any deep dis- How long and how far you can benefit from the aux- charge of the rechargeable battery.
  • Page 76 Furthermore, you can extend the range by For more information on whether your CENTURION checking the tire pressure regularly, i.e. once a pedelec has a recuperation function, see the sys- week with a pressure gauge, and changing it, if tem instructions of your drive manufacturer on this necessary CENTURION CD-ROM.

  • Page 77: Riding Without Drive Assistance

    You can also use your CENTURION pedelec with- out drive assistance, i.e. just like a conventional After you have removed the battery of your CENTURION bike.

  • Page 78: Useful Information For Proper Handling Of The Rechargeable Battery

    Remove the rechargeable battery (a+b), if you big, non-inflammable plate made of ceramics do not use your CENTURION pedelec for a longer or glass! Unplug the battery once it has been period of time (e.g. during the winter season). Store charged up.
  • Page 79 This of explosion! occurs often when the battery has run out com- pletely and the CENTURION pedelec was left Make sure your rechargeable battery is standing for some days. Depth discharge will af- not exposed to mechanical impacts.

  • Page 80: Centurion Kids' Bikes

    If you want your child to use his/her CENTURION bike on the road, you should be willing to invest time Also observe the notes on the respec-...
  • Page 81 CENTURION bike. Find a place away from the road, ideally a backyard or park, where you can practice Make sure the child always wears a...

  • Page 82: Adjustment

    Encourage your child to tell you at once if any- thing should not be working properly on his/her CENTURION bike or if there are any noises. Rec- Adjusting the CENTURION bike to the bodily propor- tify the fault immediately or take the bike to your tions of a child is even more important than in the CENTURION dealer for repair.

  • Page 83: Lighting System

    Nowadays most rear lights provide a stand light venience of being switched on and off automatically function that is powered by a capacitor or a battery by means of a sensor. when the CENTURION bike has to stop at traffic lights, for example.

  • Page 84: Battery-Powered Lighting

    (b). Cycling helmets are absolutely recommendable. Your CENTURION dealer has a variety of styles and For more information see the chapter “Legal Require- sizes. ments for Riding on Public Roads”.

  • Page 85: Clothing

    Special cycling shoes are obligatory if your instead wick the sweat away from the skin up to the CENTURION bike is equipped with clipless pedals. surface of the materials and thus prevent you getting With these shoes cleats are fixed to the sole. They cold from the cool wind produced by your speed.

  • Page 86: Accessories

    CENTURION bike, be sure to have proper equipment engaging the shoes should first be prac- and to keep a few tips in mind. Your CENTURION ticed when stationary. Later on you can dealer has a variety of useful accessories on offer refine your technique in a place clear of traffic (b).

  • Page 87: Bar Ends

    Not market which are compatible with your CENTURION all handlebars are approved for use with bar ends. bike. Be sure to have them mounted by your CENTURION dealer! Kickstand Bicycle locks Bike kickstands are intended to prevent your bike from falling over when it is parked.

  • Page 88: Fenders/Wheel Protections

    Fenders/wheel protections Transporting baggage If you want to mount fenders on your CENTURION There are various ways of carrying baggage on your bike, ask your CENTURION dealer for advice. There CENTURION bike. Your choice will primarily depend are removable mudguards (a), also referred to as...

  • Page 89: Taking Children With You

    Do not overload your CENTURION bike. Taking children with you Follow the details given in the table in the chapter “Intended use” and observe The only possible and legal way of transporting chil- the maximum permissible load printed or imprint- dren by bike is in special child seats or trailers (g).

  • Page 90: Child Trailers

    If you want to use your CENTURION bike CENTURION bike. The children can play in the child to tow a trailer, please check whether it trailer without any toys falling out. Some versions also is designed accordingly.
  • Page 91 Set a good example by such a device. If in doubt, ask your CENTURION wearing a helmet, as well! dealer.

  • Page 92: Transporting The Centurion Bike Or Pedelec

    A CENTURION bike that detaches from the carrier Rear carriers are becoming more and more popular. system may endanger other road users. Their big advantage over roof carriers is that you do not have to lift up the bike so high to attach it.

  • Page 93: By Public Transport

    For some carriers, a second In the cities the regulations for taking CENTURION exterior rear view mirror is required by the road bikes by public transport differ. There are e.g. some traffic regulations.

  • Page 94: What To Bear In Mind When Transporting Your

    If you transport your CENTURION inside the car and secure it appropriately to avoid any pedelec without its battery on a bike carrier damage in transit.

  • Page 95: By Train / By Public Transport

    By train / By public transport By plane CENTURION pedelecs can be transported in the If you intend to take your CENTURION pedelec by same way as conventional bikes by public transport. plane or to dispatch it by a forwarding agent, you...

  • Page 96: General Notes On Care And Servicing

    CENTURION bike unsafe. Risk of an accident! It is advisable to have your CENTURION bike ser- viced regularly by your CENTURION dealer after the bedding-in phase. If you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces or cross-country, it will require corre- spondingly shorter service periods.

  • Page 97: Cleaning And Caring For Your Centurion Bike Or Pedelec

    Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter e.g. handlebars, stem, seat post and seat tube. or in sea air can harm your CENTURION bike. You Once greased, carbon components may never again should therefore make it a habit of cleaning all com- ensure reliable clamping! ponents at regular intervals.

  • Page 98: Safekeeping And Storing Your Centurion Bike

    CENTURION CD-ROM. If you want to store your CENTURION bike for a longer period of time, e.g. over the winter months, please observe the following things: Inflated inner tubes tend to gradually lose air when the bike is not used for a long time.

  • Page 99: Drive Maintenance And Care

    You may use a moist rag, but not exces- crank. Once this is done, turn the cranks a few more sive water. Do not submerge the rechargeable times; then let the CENTURION pedelec rest for a battery! few minutes so that the lubricant can disperse. Finally wipe off excess lubricant with a rag so that it does not spatter around during riding or can collect road dirt.

  • Page 100: Service And Maintenance Schedule

    Service and maintenance schedule It is advisable to have your CENTURION bike serviced regularly after the bedding-in phase. The schedule given in the table below is a rough guide for cyclists who ride their bike between 1,000 and 2,000 km or 50 to 100 hours of use a year.
  • Page 101 Jobs marked • are best left to your CENTURION dealer. For your own safety, bring your CENTURION bike to your CENTURION bike dealer for its first inspection after 100 to 300 kilome- ters, 5 to 15 hours of initial use or four to six weeks, and at the very latest after three months.

  • Page 102: Recommended Torque Settings

    All bolted connections of the bike components have to be tightened carefully and checked regularly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the CENTURION bike. This is best done with a torque wrench that disengages at the desired torque value or a click-type torque wrench. Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps (0.5 Nm increments) and check in between the proper fit of the component.

  • Page 103: Recommended Torque Settings For Disc Brakes And Hydraulic Rim Brakes

    Component Bolted connections Shimano (Nm) SRAM/Avid (Nm) Tektro (Nm) TRP (Nm) Pedal Pedal axle Shoe Cleat 5 - 6 Spike Brake (V-brake) Cable clamp 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 Brake shoe mount 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8...
  • Page 104 CENTURION CD-ROM. These values do not apply to the components of other manufacturers. Due to the unmanageable number of components on the market, CENTURION is not in a position to foresee every product that will be replaced or newly assembled by third parties. Therefore CENTURION denies any liability for such kind of additions or modifications with regard to compatibility, torque values etc.

  • Page 105: Legal Requirements For Riding On Public Roads

    Legal requirements for riding on public roads If you use your CENTURION bike for riding on public roads (a+b), it has to be equipped according to the regulations of your country. Pay particular attention to your bicycle being equipped with the prescribed set of lights reflectors (d).

  • Page 106: Warranty And Guarantee

    The rate of wear will depend on care and maintenance it is delivered to you by your CENTURION bike dealer fully assembled. and the way you use your CENTURION bike (mileage, riding in the rain, dirt, salt etc.). CENTURION bikes that are often left standing in the open As direct purchaser you have full warranty rights within the first two may also be subject to increased wear through weathering.

  • Page 107: Guarantee On Centurion Bikes

    Prerequisite for that is the full traceability from the initial buyer to the last buyer. This is exclusively the case, if purchase contracts in written In purchasing this CENTURION bike you will receive a warranty covering form can be presented in addition to the above-mentioned documents.
  • Page 108 In case of any inquiries, please contact your national distributor; visit www.centurion.de/en_int to find his address. These provisions of the guarantee are applicable as of model year 2016. Merida & Centurion Germany GmbH Blumenstraße 49-51 D-71106 Magstadt Germany Phone +49(0)7159 9459-600...

  • Page 109: Service Schedule

    Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer: of the CENTURION dealer: 2nd service – After 2,000 kilometers or 100 hours of use at the latest 4th service – After 6,000 kilometers or 300 hours of use at the latest...
  • Page 110 Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer: of the CENTURION dealer: 6th service – After 10,000 kilometers or 500 hours of use at the latest 8th service – After 14,000 kilometers or 700 hours of use at the latest...
  • Page 111 Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer: of the CENTURION dealer: 10th service – After 18,000 kilometers or 900 hours of use at the 12th service – After 22,000 kilometers or 1,100 hours of use at the...

  • Page 112: Bike Card

    Wheel / Tire size Special features Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer (Tip for the CENTURION dealer: Copy the bike card and the handover report and keep one copy in your customer file. Send another copy to the bike manufacturer)

  • Page 113: Handover Report

    Handover report The above-described CENTURION BIKE was delivered to the customer ready for use, i.e. after its final assembly, inspection and functional check as described below (additionally required routines in parentheses). £ Lighting Handover date, stamp, £ Brakes front and rear signature of the CENTURION dealer £...

  • Page 114: Ec Declarations Of Conformity

    EC declarations of conformity...
  • Page 115 EC declarations of conformity...
  • Page 116 EC declarations of conformity...
  • Page 118 MERIDA & CENTURION GERMANY GMBH Blumenstraße 49 – 51 D-71106 Magstadt Telefon +49 (0) 71 59 / 94 59 - 600 Telefax +49 (0) 71 59 / 94 59 - 500 vertrieb@merida-centurion.com www.centurion.de...

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