3 - Assembly: Step 3 - Attach Pedals
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D.
Step 3 - Attach Pedals
The pedals have different threads based on which
crank arm they should be connected to. The pedals are
marked with “L” for left and “R” for right. Left and
right are determined from the riding position on the
bicycle.
Left and Right Pedals are threaded in
opposite directions. Do not try to force the wrong
pedal onto the crank arm as it will strip the
threading.
Each pedal is marked with “L” for Left of
“R” for Right.
Left and right are relative to riding position
on your bike.
An easy way to remember how to tighten
your pedals is to tighten both pedals towards the
front of your bike.
(1)
Align the pedal axle with the threaded hole in
its respective crank arm. Secure the pedal in
the crank by hand. The right pedal is installed
by turning the pedal axle clockwise and the left
pedal is installed by turning the pedal axle
counter-clockwise.
(2)
After the pedals can no longer be turned by
hand, use the pedal wrench included in your
tool kit and tighten the pedals securely. The
shoulder of each pedal should fit snugly
against the crank arm.
Figure 8 – Pedal Installation
