Merida E-bike - Page 7

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Suspension ..................................................64
Glossary ...................................................64
Suspension forks .......................................... 65
Adjusting the spring rate ...................................65
Adjusting the damping ....................................67
Lockout ................................................ 69
Maintenance ............................................ 69
Suspension seat posts .......................................70
Riding a MERIDA pedelec – Special features ..................... 71
Riding with drive assistance ................................. 71
Range – Useful information for a long ride .....................73
Riding without drive assistance ...............................74
Riding a MERIDA speed pedelec – Special features ...............74
Useful information for proper handling of the rechargeable battery ..76
Kids’ bikes ...................................................78
Useful information for parents ................................78
Adjustment ................................................80
Lighting system ..............................................81
Rear light ................................................81
Front lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Bottle dynamo ...........................................81
Hub dynamo ............................................. 81
Battery-powered lighting ..................................82
Things worth knowing about your MERIDA bike ...................82
Cycling helmets and glasses .................................82
Clothing ...................................................83
The pedals and the shoes ....................................83
Accessories ................................................84
Bar ends ................................................85
Bicycle locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Puncture kit ..............................................85
Cycle computers .........................................85
Kickstand ................................................85
Mudguards/wheel protections ..............................86
Transporting baggage ...................................... 86
Taking children with you .......................................87
Child seats .................................................87
Child trailers ...............................................88
Kids’ bike towing devices/trailer systems ......................88
Transporting the MERIDA bike or pedelec ....................... 90
By car .................................................... 90
By public transport .........................................91
What to bear in mind when transporting your MERIDA pedelec .....92
By car .....................................................92
By train / By public transport ............................... 93
By plane ................................................. 93
General notes on care and servicing .............................94
Maintenance and servicing ..................................94
Cleaning and caring for your MERIDA bike or pedelec .......... 95
Safekeeping and storing your MERIDA bike ................... 96
Servicing MERIDA speed pedelecs – Special features ...........97
Drive maintenance and care ...............................97
Service and maintenance schedule .............................98
Recommended torque settings ................................100
Recommended torque settings for disc brakes
and hydraulic rim brakes ................................... 101
Legal requirements for riding on public roads ....................103
Warranty and guarantee ......................................104
A note on wear ............................................104
Guarantee on MERIDA bikes ................................105
Service schedule ............................................107
Bike card ................................................... 110
Handover report ..............................................111
EC declaration of conformity ...................................112