4. MERIDA reducing sleeves
for seatposts
Reducing sleeves for seatposts compensate for
differences in diameter between the seatpost and seat
tube in the frame.
If using a metallic frame and seatpost, lubricate the inside
of the frame and the inside of the reducing sleeve before
mounting the seatpost.
If carbon components are involved in clamping, no
grease may be applied there. Use special carbon
assembly paste when clamping carbon components!
Slide the reducing sleeve into the frame so that the slot is
congruent with that of the frame. Then see “MERIDA
SEATPOSTS/ASSEMBLY”.
5. Adjusting MERIDA suspension
seatposts
The suspension seatpost is prepared for a weight of
approx. 75–85 kg. To adjust the suspension, it must be
removed from the frame.
Carefully read the bicycle manufacturer’s user manual,
and follow the instructions in the chapter “MERIDA
seatposts/assembly”.
If the post is too soft, screw in the bolt in a clockwise
direction. The suspension will get harder.
If the post is too hard, screw the bolt counter-clockwise.
The suspension will get softer.
After mounting, check that the post compresses approx.
10 mm when you are sitting in your riding position.
6. Setting the correct seat position
Setting the saddle height
Pedaling determines the required saddle height. The
balls of the big toes should be above the center of the
pedal axle. The leg must not extend fully at the lowest
point of the pedal stroke.
Check the saddle height by sitting on the saddle and
placing your heel on the pedal in the lowest position. In
this position, the leg should be fully stretched. The hips
must remain straight. To adjust the saddle height, you
have to loosen the saddle clamping bolts or the quick
release.
Use a suitable tool to loosen the seatpost clamping bolt,
turning it 2–3 times counter-clockwise. Now slide the
seatpost to the desired position. Obtain a longer seatpost
if necessary. Align the saddle so that it is point straight
ahead again. Tighten the seat tube clamp in half-turns,
and check that the post is held securely by trying to rotate
the saddle. Sufficiently tightening the clamping bolt or
quick release should not require much force.
Setting the fore-aft position and tilt of saddle
For seatposts with 2-bolt yoke clamps, loosen both fixing
bolts and move the saddle forward and backward to the
desired longitudinal position. Then tighten the bolts until
both clamps touch the saddle rails. The brackets should
not clamp, otherwise there is a risk of breakage.
Tightening the front bolt lowers the saddle point, while
tightening the rear one lifts it. If the adjustment range is
not sufficient, loosening the front bolt at the same time as
tightening the rear one will also elevate it. Loosening the
rear bolt and tightening the front one lowers the saddle
point. Retighten the bolts evenly and alternately with a
torque wrench, paying attention to the torque specified
on the component.
MERIDA EXPERT CC seatpost
This MERIDA EXPERT CC seatpost has a weight-
optimized clamp, so the individual components must be
mounted in the correct combination and orientation.
Tighten the bolts of the seatpost.
For seatposts with 1 or 2-bolt patented clamps, loosen
the clamping bolts and move the saddle forward or
backward, or the saddle point up or down.
The clamps may be within the marks on the saddle rails.
The brackets must not clamp on the bends. There is a
danger of breakage.
Now tighten the bolts until both clamps touch the saddle
rails. Increase the torque using a torque wrench until the
maximum torque specified on the component is reached.
7. Handling quick releases
The hand lever transforms the closing motion into
clamping force via an eccentric cam.
The binder nut sets the tension on a threaded rod.
Open the quick release and the text “Open” can be seen.
Move the lever back to the clamping position and the text
“Close” appears. The lever should move easily at first.
During the second half of the movement, the leverage
should increase considerably. Finally, the lever should be
very difficult to move.
In its final position, the lever must be parallel to the
bicycle, resting close to the frame.
Check that it is sitting correctly by pressing on the end of
the closed lever and trying to rotate it.
If the clamping lever moves, the component is not
securely held in place. You will need to open it again and
increase the pretension. To do this, screw the binder nut
on the other side a half-turn clockwise. Repeat the
closing process and check the grip again.
Finally, take hold of the front and back of the saddle, and
try to rotate it.
Note
Read “HANDLING QUICK
RELEASES”. Only tighten the bolt in
the clamp so far/close the quick
release so that the post does not slip
when you are mounting the saddle.
After mounting the saddle, proceed as
described in the chapter “SETTING
THE CORRECT SEAT POSITION”.
Note
Before mounting a suspension
seatpost, follow the setting instructions
in the chapter “ADJUSTING MERIDA
SUSPENSION SEATPOSTS”.
Danger
Seat tube and seatpost diameters that
do not match exactly can cause the
seatpost or frame to break.
Note
Mark the position of the seatpost in the
frame.
Danger
Only unscrew the adjusting bolt
enough so that it sits flush with the
post.
Danger
Never ride a bike where the maximum
seatpost length marking is visible.
Danger
Insufficiently tightened quick releases
can cause components to come loose.
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