LIFETIME FRAME WARRANTY & CRASH REPLACEMENT SCHEME

WARRANTY PROCESS

*Models from 2011 onwards are covered by the following warranty. Exclusions apply:-

MERIDA COMPONENTS

Lifetime frame warranty
*Our frames are covered by a lifetime warranty for the entire ownership of the original purchaser. Exclusions apply. This applies to manufacturing and material defects and includes bikes used for racing.

*A rider and equipment weight limit of 120kg applies; 140kg for performance and hybrid eBikes.
Category 5 models carry a 5 year warranty.

Forks: Carbon and aluminium rigid forks are guaranteed for 5 years from the date of purchase

All other Merida branded components, including paint and finish, are guaranteed for 1 year from the date of purchase.

 

The Merida Warranty Excludes:

  • Componentry which isn’t Merida branded (see below)
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Damage caused by accidents, neglect or abuse
  • Improper assembly
  • Improper follow-up maintenance; all bikes must be serviced by an authorised Merida dealer, initial service within 6 months of purchase. Suspension systems must be serviced annually by an authorised dealer
  • Modification or alteration of the frame or original components
  • Direct, incidental, or consequential damages, including damages for personal injuries, property damage or economic loss
  • Labour charges for part replacement or changeover
  • Transport charges for replacement parts

 

Branded Components

Issues relating to branded original components, such as Shimano or SRAM are the responsibility of the appropriate component manufacturer’s warranty and subject to their terms and conditions.
In the case of branded components failing, please contact your local Merida stockist who will liaise with the relevant distributor on your behalf. 

 

The Warranty Claim Process – UK & Ireland

ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS ON MERIDA BICYCLES MUST BE MADE THROUGH AN AUTHORISED MERIDA STOCKIST.

If the cause of the fault isn’t initially clear based on the information and photos your Merida stockists provides, the defective product may need to be returned to Merida Bicycles Ltd for closer inspection.

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Warranty Claims In Other Countries

For warranty issues outside the UK and Ireland, please contact the relevant Merida distributor direct.

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Conditions of Warranty Frame Replacement

If a warranty claim is upheld and the identical frame isn’t available, Merida Bicycles Ltd reserve the right to provide an equivalent, current, frame in the colour available locally at the time of the claim.
Where no such frame is available, a higher level model may be offered with a surcharge for the upgrade.

Merida Carbon Crash Replacement

Accidents can happen. Whilst a Merida carbon frame helps provide competitive advantage, the inherent material properties of carbon fibre can severely compromise the structural integrity of the frame when subjected to impact.

From the 2011 model year, we offer the original owner of any Merida carbon frame a crash replacement carbon frame at 50% of the normal retail price in the event of an accident.

 

The Carbon Crash Replacement Claim Process

If you’ve sustained crash related damage to your Merida carbon frame, please return the frame with your original proof of purchase to an authorised Merida stockist for inspection.

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If the damage is deemed to have compromised the integrity of the frame, an equivalent crash replacement frame will be offered at 50% of normal retail price.

Conditions Of Crash Replacement Frame Provision

  • The Merida Carbon Crash Replacement offer is subject to stock availability
  • If the equivalent current model bicycle frame is not available, alternatives will be offered
  • The customer will be charged 50% of the frame’s RRP plus carriage costs, payment must be made prior to the frame being despatched, direct to Merida Bicycles Ltd
  • The frame will be delivered to a local Merida stockist for assembly
  • Any assembly costs should be negotiated directly between the dealer and the customer

BRANDED COMPONENTS

Issues relating to branded original components, such as Shimano or SRAM are the responsibility of the appropriate component manufacturer’s warranty and subject to their terms and conditions.

In the case of branded components failing, please contact your local Merida stockist who will liaise with the relevant distributor on your behalf.