Installation of Pedals
•
Pedals are marked „L‟ (LEFT) and „R‟ (RIGHT) on axle end. You need to
look carefully to locate the engraving.
Lubricate the thread of the pedal
with lubricant (available at bike shops)
•
Carefully position the pedal at a 90 degree angle (straight) to the crank
arm. Don’t insert washers between the pedal and pedal‐arm. Use your
hands. Don’t use a tool. Don’t use force!
•
The left pedal needs to be turned anti‐clockwise into the crank arm on
the LEFT side of the bike
•
The right pedal needs to be turned clock‐wise into the crank arm on
the RIGHT side of the bike.
•
The pedal will screw in without resistance if it’s placed correctly into the
thread. If you feel resistance, don’t continue! Un‐screw the pedal and
start again.
•
Use your hands to screw the pedal all the way in, so that the thread is
not visible anymore.
•
Once the pedal is all the way in, use a spanner and tighten the pedal up
very firmly (40 Nm)
so that it won’t come off while riding. Remember :
clock‐wise for the right pedal and anti‐clockwise for the left pedal. It is
necessary to check that the pedals are tight before every ride as they
may loosen up over time.
WARNING!
Incorrect installation and failure to check pedal installation
before each ride may cause the thread on the pedal arm and pedal to be
damaged, resulting in the pedal to fall off while riding. DO NOT insert
washers between the pedal thread and the crank arm as it may prevent
pedal from gripping correctly and eventually causing damage to threads.
Crank arms and bottom bracket
Check the
allen bolt at the centre
of both crank arms, left and right
hand side. (right arm shown in picture). If the arms are loose,
tighten the bolt with a 8mm allen key (key not supplied) to 40Nm.
Don’t overtighten. It is necessary to check the crank arms regularly
as they may get loose over time. The bottom bracket is the bearing
system which is attached to the pedal arm. Move the crank arm
with one hand towards bike frame and hold bike with other hand
at seat post. The arm shouldn’t move if the bottom bracket is tight.
There should be no noise or looseness while riding the bike. If
there is excessive movement, have the bike serviced by a bike
professional.
Installing the rear rack
Install the rear rack as shown in the picture. You may have to loosen
the
nut and/or bolt
, to position the support arms. Make sure the rack is
stable and safe before using it. Tighten all bolts of the rack to 16 Nm,
including the ones attaching rack to frame towards centre of wheel.
Maximum
weight
limit
on
rear
rack:
25kg
(55
pounds).
WARNING!
Make sure the rack is installed safely and that your luggage
does not affect the bike negatively. Make sure your luggage is not
getting caught in spokes which could cause serious injury or damage.
nut
Bolt at centre
bolt
To fold pedal,
push straight in…
…. then tilt pedal carefully.
WARNING:
pinching
hazard!
To
straighten
pedal, tilt pedal until it is
straight and clicks.
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