Merida Big.Nine 70, рама 19", Matt Black (signal red/dk.grey) [31/56] What to bear in mind with merida time trial handlebars of merida triathlon and time trial machines

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What to bear in mind with MERIDA time trial
handlebars of MERIDA triathlon and time trial
machines
In triathlon sport and time trial, where a particularly
aerodynamic seating position is important, so-called
aero bars are commonly used. With these aero models
the shifters are often positioned at the handlebar ends,
the brake levers at the ends of bull-horn handlebars.
When you ride with your back in a horizontal position,
the brake levers are out of reach
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and the reaction
time is longer, which makes your stopping distance
longer. For this reason it is very important to anticipate
problems when riding.
Within certain limits the position of the handlebars can
be adjusted according to your personal preferences.
That means that the straight part of the aero bars should
point only slightly downwards or upwards. The basic
handlebars should be parallel to the ground or point
slightly upwards. Make sure your forearms are always
comfortably rested, i.e. your elbows should project be-
yond the armrests a little towards the rear.
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Note that the distance you need to stop your
bike increases, while riding with the hands on
the top handlebars or in aerodynamic posi-
tion. The brake levers are not always within easy reach.
Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and brake levers
of MERIDA road racing machines and cyclo-cross
bikes
The straight extensions below the drops should be par-
allel to the ground or point slightly downwards towards
the rear
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. The ends of the brake lever/shifter units
should meet an imaginary extension of the bottom line
of the drops, the upper part of the lever will then be in
horizontal position or point slightly upwards. Shifting the
brake levers/shifters is a job best left to your MERIDA
dealer, as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards.
To adjust the tilt of the handlebars, release the Allen
bolt(s) on the underside or front side of the stem
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Turn the handlebars to the desired position. Make sure
the handlebars are accurately centered in the stem.
Carefully retighten the bolt(s) with the torque wrench.
Make sure the upper and lower clamping slots of the
stem are parallel and identical in width. If you have a
stem with several bolts, tighten them evenly in a cross
pattern by using a torque wrench and observe the rec-
ommended torque values.
Try rotating the handlebars once clamped in the stem
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and tighten the bolt a little more, if necessary.

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