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Merida EN 14766 Short Operating Instructions

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MERIDA
SHORT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTAIN BIKE EN 14766
CITY / TREKKING BIKE EN 14764
ROAD BIKE EN 14781
KIDS' BIKE EN 14765
Read at least pages 6-11 before your first ride!
Perform the functional check on pages 12-13 before every ride!
Observe the chapter "Intended use", the service schedule,
the bike card and the handover report!

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  • Page 1 MERIDA SHORT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTAIN BIKE EN 14766 CITY / TREKKING BIKE EN 14764 ROAD BIKE EN 14781 KIDS’ BIKE EN 14765 Read at least pages 6-11 before your first ride! Perform the functional check on pages 12-13 before every ride! Observe the chapter “Intended use“, the service schedule,...
  • Page 2 Frame: Suspension fork: Fork crown Top tube Rear stay Stanchion tube Seat tube Head tube Lower leg Down tube Rear Shock Drop-out Chainstay Stem Handlebar Saddle Shifter Brake lever Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Front brake Rotor Rear brake Rotor Front derailleur Wheel:...
  • Page 3 Frame: Top tube Chainstay Seat tube Rear stay Down tube Head tube Stem Saddle Handlebar Seat post Brake lever/shifter Headset Front brake Fork Front derailleur Wheel: Cassette sprockets Quick-release Rear derailleur Tire Spoke Chain Valve Chainwheel Crankset...
  • Page 4 Frame: Suspension fork: Fork crown Top tube Chainstay Stanchion tube Seat tube Rear stay Lower leg Down tube Head tube Drop-out Stem Handlebar Brake lever Saddle Shifter Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Front brake Rotor Rear brake Rotor Wheel: Front derailleur Quick-release Cassette sprockets...

  • Page 5: Merida Short Operating Instructions

    ROM this first start assistance is part of a system. If you do not find answers to all your questions in this start assistance and before doing any adjustment what- soever, read the other user manuals or ask your MERIDA dealer for advice. Imprint:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Guarantee on MERIDA bikes ........44...

  • Page 7: Some Notes On These Merida Short Operating Instructions

    European standards EN 14766 for moun- assemble a MERIDA bike from individual components, tain-bicycles, EN 14764 for city and trekking bicycles, to repair it or to make a partly assembled MERIDA bike EN 14765 for bicycles for young children and EN 14781 ready for use.

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    General safety instructions Even a manual as big as an encyclopedia could not de- scribe any possible combination of bicycle models and components or parts on the market. The MERIDA short Dear MERIDA customer, operating instructions therefore focuse on your newly...
  • Page 9 MERIDA bike at all times. If necessary, attend a begin- ners course for cyclists, as offered here and there. First, we would like to familiarize you with the various components of your MERIDA bike.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Keep in mind that every type of bike is designed for a these are MERIDA road racing bikes with racing bars or specific use. Be sure to use your MERIDA bike only ac- straight handlebars, MERIDA triathlon or MERIDA time cording to its intended use, as it may otherwise not with- trial machines.
  • Page 11 MERIDA user manual on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM. Category 3: MERIDA bikes of this category comprise the MERIDA bikes of the categories 1 and 2 and are in Category 2: Cross bikes addition suitable for rough and unpaved terrains. Spo- MERIDA cross bikes have 28”-wheels (inner diam-...
  • Page 12 In the case of these MERIDA bikes it must be considered Category 4: This category includes MERIDA bikes of that a thorough check for possible damage is carried the categories 1 to 3.

  • Page 13: Before Your First Ride

    (right or left). If it is not, ask your MERIDA dealer to Be sure to use your MERIDA bike only for its in-...
  • Page 14 For more information see the chapter “The brake 5. If your MERIDA bike is equipped with clipless or step-in pedals (c): Have you ever tried the shoes system” in these MERIDA short operating instruc- tions as well as in your comprehensive MERIDA...
  • Page 15 Risk of an always within easy reach. accident! Be sure to use your MERIDA bike only for its in- In case you had a crash with your MERIDA tended purpose, as it may otherwise not with- bike, perform at least the check described in stand the stress and fail.

  • Page 16: Before Every Ride

    (c). The brake may be due to the transport of your MERIDA bike or to pads of rim brakes must hit the rim evenly with changes a third person may have performed on your...
  • Page 17 MERIDA CD-ROM. ways within easy reach. 7. If your bike has a kick-stand, make sure it is fully Do not use your MERIDA bike, if it fails at one raised before you set off. Risk of an accident! of these points! A defective MERIDA bike can 8.

  • Page 18: After An Accident

    MERIDA CD-ROM. For more information 1. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the see the chapters “Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the drop-outs and whether the rims are still centred rider”...
  • Page 19 When in doubt, it is for your safety always 5. Let your MERIDA bike bounce on the ground from the better choice to have these parts replaced. Ask your a small height.

  • Page 20: How To Use Quick-Releases And Thru Axles

    (c). This will help you to avoid mounting the front wheel accidentally the wrong way Quick-releases round. In the case of MERIDA bikes with disc brakes and quick-releases having a 5-mm-axle, it may be rea- Most MERIDA bikes are fitted with quick-releases to en- sonable to mount both quick-releases with the lever on sure fast adjustments, assembly and disassembly.

  • Page 21: Thru Axles

    MERIDA user manual If it is properly fastened, the wheel will remain firmly and in the instructions of the component manufacturers fixed in the drop-outs of the frame or fork without pro- on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Merida Bike To The Rider

    After any adjustment/assembly work, be sure to make a short functional check as described in the chapter “Be- fore every ride” and do a test ride on your MERIDA bike in an area free of traffic (d).

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Saddle To The Correct Height

    (g). top of the seat tube The latter requires suitable tools, you want to use the MERIDA bike. Ask your e.g. an Allen key, with which you turn the bolt two to MERIDA dealer or your trainer for help. The three turns counterclockwise.
  • Page 24 This allows a better control of the MERIDA bike. Verify in between that the seat post is sufficiently tight by taking hold of the saddle at both ends and then trying Make sure not to overtighten the binder bolt to rotate the seat post inside the seat tube (c).

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Height Of The Handlebars

    (special) tools. Ask your MERIDA dealer to explain you both function If your MERIDA bike has a Vario seat post (e), and adjustment of your stem or let him do that work. you find more information in your compre-...

  • Page 26: Conventional Stems

    MERIDA user manual as well as in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed MERIDA For more information see the chapter “Adjusting the CD-ROM.

  • Page 27: Stems For Threadless Systems, The Aheadset ® -System

    MERIDA short operating instructions as The shortening should be carried out by your well as in your comprehensive MERIDA user manual, MERIDA dealer, but only after you have found your pre- directly on the components and/or in the instructions of ferred position.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Saddle Position And Tilt

    In this case you usually would have to adjust Having found your preferred position, make sure both the length of the cables – a job best left to your MERIDA clamp halves fit snugly around the saddle rails before...
  • Page 29 After fastening the saddle, check whether it resists tilting by bringing your weight to bear on it once with Use a different saddle model or contact your MERIDA your hands at either end of the saddle (g). dealer.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Tilt Of The Handlebars And Brake Levers

    In particular, riders with small hands should ask their the carbon seat post head and MERIDA dealer to adjust the brake lever position (c), i.e. 2) the clamp is tightening evenly around each rail. the position where the brake starts to be effective, to the length of the rider’s fingers immediately on purchase.

  • Page 31: What To Bear In Mind With Merida Time Trial Handlebars Of Merida Triathlon And Time Trial Machines

    Shifting the the brake levers are out of reach and the reaction brake levers/shifters is a job best left to your MERIDA time is longer, which makes your stopping distance dealer, as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Brake Lever Reach On Merida City, Merida Trekking

    Adjusting the brake lever reach on MERIDA city, manufacturer, which you can find on the en- MERIDA trekking, MERIDA cross, MERIDA kids’ and closed MERIDA CD-ROM. If you are in doubt or if you MERIDA mountain bikes have any questions, contact your MERIDA dealer.
  • Page 33 The torque values are given in the chapter “Rec- on the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM. If the handlebars are ommended torque settings” in these MERIDA short op- not tight with the prescribed torque value, use carbon...

  • Page 34: The Brake System

    In an emergency situation, side you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your the brakes must bring your MERIDA bike to a halt as MERIDA dealer to switch the brake levers before you quickly as possible.

  • Page 35: The Gears

    “1” stands for the first, lowest gear. The gears are shifted through one after the other, if possible without The gears of your MERIDA bike serve to adjust the gear turning the pedals, at least, however, at reduced ped- ratio to the terrain you are riding on and the desired al pressure.

  • Page 36: Suspension Forks

    (b). Be sure to out function when riding in rough terrain, but only when have this adjustment carried out by your MERIDA dealer at riding over smooth terrain (roads, field tracks). the time of delivery. For more information see the chapter “Suspension forks”...

  • Page 37: Rear Shocks

    A too strong damping of the rear frame can The (shock) loads on you and your MERIDA bike are no- result in a sluggish rebound movement with a ticeably reduced. The rear shock normally works with rear shock that will not recover when exposed an air spring element or –...

  • Page 38: Special Characteristics Of Carbon

    When you intend to transport your MERIDA bike in the tance with low weight. After overstress, however, car- boot of your car, be sure to protect the bike or the carbon bon components, unlike metal parts, do not necessarily frame and components.

  • Page 39: General Notes On Care And Servicing

    The off-season during the winter months stone chips with special pads your MERIDA dealer is a very good time to take your MERIDA bike to your keeps for sale. MERIDA dealer for the annual inspection, as they will...

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Caring For Your Merida Bike

    Dried sweat, dirt and salt from riding during the winter (b), and therefore has an influence on the warranty and or in sea air can harm your MERIDA bike. You should the guarantee, as well. therefore make it a habit of cleaning all components at regular intervals.

  • Page 41: Safekeeping And Storing Your Merida Bike

    Store your bike in a dry, well aerated place. never again ensure reliable clamping! If you want to store your MERIDA bike for a longer period While cleaning, watch out for cracks (e), of time, e.g. over the winter months, please observe the...

  • Page 42: Service And Maintenance Schedule

    Service and maintenance schedule It is advisable to have your MERIDA 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 43 Jobs marked • are best left to your MERIDA dealer. For your own safety, bring your MERIDA bike to your MERIDA bike dealer for its first inspection after 100 to 300 kilometers, 5 to 15 hours of initial use or four to six weeks, and at the very latest after three months.

  • Page 44: Recommended Torque Settings

    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 MERIDA 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 45: 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 46 These values do not apply to the components of other manufacturers. Due to the unmanageable number of components on the market, MERIDA is not in a position to foresee every product that will be replaced or newly assembled by third parties. Therefore MERIDA denies any liability for such kind of additions or modifications with regard to compatibility, torque values etc.

  • Page 47: Warranty And Guarantee

    MERIDA bike (mileage, riding in the rain, dirt, salt etc.). MERIDA bikes that are often left standing in the open may also be subject to As direct purchaser you have full warranty rights within the first two years increased wear through weathering.

  • Page 48: Guarantee On Merida Bikes

    500 km or the first six months after purchase, has been fitted with none other than original Your MERIDA bike is guaranteed (as of date of purchase to the initial buyer): spare parts or accessories and had its suspension systems serviced by a MERIDA dealer once a year at least.
  • Page 49 Remarks for Australian MERIDA customers Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Austra- lian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

  • Page 50: Service Schedule

    Replaced or repaired parts: Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer: of the MERIDA dealer: 2nd service – After 2,000 kilometers or 4th service – After 6,000 kilometers or 100 hours of use or after one year 300 hours of use or after three years Order no.:...
  • Page 51 Replaced or repaired parts: Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer: of the MERIDA dealer: 6th service – After 10,000 kilometers or 8th service – After 14,000 kilometers or 500 hours of use or after five years 700 hours of use or after seven years Order no.:...
  • Page 52 Replaced or repaired parts: Replaced or repaired parts: Stamp and signature Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer: of the MERIDA dealer: 10th service – After 18,000 kilometers or 12th service – After 22,000 kilometers or 900 hours of use or after nine years 1,100 hours of use or after eleven years Order no.:...

  • Page 53: Bike Card

    Size of wheels and tires Special features Stamp and signature of the MERIDA dealer (Tip for the MERIDA 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 54: Handover Report

    £ Handlebars/stem (position/bolts checked with torque wrench) low and that he was instructed on the proper use of the MERIDA bike. £ Pedals (adjustment of release force if necessary) £ Saddle/seat post (height and position of saddle adjusted to suit custom- £...
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