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Pedals are marked "L" and "R" on axle end, Screw the pedal marked "L" into the left
side of crank and "R" to right.
1. The right pedal attaches to the chain side crank arm with (clockwise) thread.
2. The left pedal attaches to the other arm and has a left-hand (counter clockwise)
thread.
Check your pedals before each ride to ensure that they are tight. If you ride your bike
with loose pedals, you may strip the threads that hold the pedal to the crank.
Chain
The chain connects the crankarms (and chainring) to the rear wheel.
On a bicycle with a rear derailleur, the chain tension is maintained by the derailleur.
On a bicycle without a rear derailleur, correct chain tension is required to prevent the
chain from falling off. Chain tension is adjusted by moving the rear wheel or adjusting
the dropouts.
To adjust the chain tension
