Instructions / Assembly

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
PEDALS
Pedals are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, and each are designed with a particular purpose in mind. Some pedals
as downward pressure, on the pedals. Use of toe clips with straps requires practice to acquire the necessary skill to operate them safely.
Inspection: Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas:
– Check that the pedals are tightened securely against the crank arm. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will not only be
dangerous but will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks.
– Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Move the pedals up and down, and right to left, and also rotate them by hand. If you
detect any looseness or roughness in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required.
WARNING! Never ride with loose pedals. Always wear shoes.
Lubrication and Adjustment: Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow access to the internal bearings and axle. However, it
is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this should be done every six months. If the pedal is the type that
can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to twelve months. Because of the wide
variety of pedal types and their internal complexity, disassembly procedures are beyond the scope of this manual and further assistance
should be sought from a professional bicycle mechanic.
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Note: The right and left pedals of a bicycle each have a different thread and are not interchangeable. Never force a pedal into the
incorrect crank arm. Check for the right (R) and left (L) letters on each pedal and crank arm. Match the appropriate pedal to each crank
only. When the axle is screwed all the way in, securely tighten using a 15mm narrow open-ended wrench so that the shoulder of the
pedal spindle is securely tightened against the crank arm. If removing a pedal, remember that the right pedal axle must be turned counter
compatible with the cranks on your bicycle. Bicycles use one of two types of cranks and these use different axle threads. Your bike may
be equipped with cranks that are a one piece design with no separate axle. These operate with pedals that have a 1/2”(12.7mm) thread.
Bikes equipped with three piece crank sets with a separate axle, left crank and right crank, use a slightly larger 9/16”(14mm) thread.
Note: Never try and force a pedal with the wrong thread size into a bicycle crank.
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