ENJOYING YOUR BELTER EVERY RIDE
SPROCKET, CRANK & FREEWHEEL
These are components that come under significant stress.
The crank and front sprocket fit onto the bottom bracket
of your bike and is held on at either side by a bolt. These are
among the most important bolts to check regularly – once a
week. Make sure you have the right size tool (8mm Allen key)
to fit the bolt. Tighten to 35nm. It is not uncommon for the
cranks to settle on the axle of the bottom bracket during the
first few rides. This can cause the cranks to loosen (indicated
by a once a revolution creak or clicking sound under
pressure) and could permanently damage the cranks.
simple maintenance
Never ride your bike with loose cranks as this could
damage your cranks which will never tighten up properly
again. The bolts on both cranks tighten clockwise. Use
the right sized socket and make sure the bolt is tight.
IMPORtant stuff
PEDALS
It is important to ensure your pedals are tight in the crank
before every ride. Using the bike when loose would result in
damage to the crank arm and possibly yourself!
NOTE:
Remember that pedal threads are different from
left side and right side. The right side pedal has a right-hand
thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise). The
left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise,
installs counterclockwise). Our pedals are printed ‘L’ and ‘R’
for left and right.
TIGHTEN PEDALS
Using a 6mm Allen Key and following the direction guide
above, locate the hex hole at the crank end of the pedal and
tighten the thread so it is locked in.
