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Drive Train
The drive train of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel, including the
pedals, chain, chain wheel and crank set, and freewheel.
Pedals
Pedals are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials and each are designed with particular
purposes in mind. some pedals can be fitted with toe clips and straps. these help to keep the feet
correctly positioned and allow the rider to exert pulling force, as well as downward pressure, on
the pedals. Use of toe clips with straps requires practice to acquire the necessary skill to operate
them with safety.
While toeclips and straps give some benefit with any kind of shoe, they work most effectively with
cycling shoes designed for use with toeclips. Your dealer can explain how toeclips and straps work.
Never ride in traffic with fully tightened toe straps.
WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be
acquired with practice. Until it becomes a reflex action, the technique requires concentration which
can distract the rider’s attention, causing you to lose control and fall. Practice the use of toeclips and
straps where there are no obstacles, hazards or traffic. Keep the straps loose, and don’t tighten them
until your technique and confidence in getting in and out of the pedals warrants it. Never ride in
traffic with your toe straps tight.
Inspection
Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas.
- check correct tightness into the cranks. If pedals are allowed to become loose they will not only be
dangerous but will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks.
Detailed maintenance
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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 specialist.
Attachment
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.
The right pedal, which attaches to the chainwheel side, is marked ‘R’ on
the end of the axle, and screws in with a clockwise thread. The left
pedal, which attaches to the other crank arm, is marked ‘L’ on the axle,
and screws in with a counter clockwise thread.
Insert the correct pedal into the crank arm and begin to turn the thread
with your fingers only.
When the axle is screwed all the way in then securely tighten using a
15mm wrench.
If removing a pedal, remember that the right pedal axle must be turned
counter clockwise and the left, clockwise ie. the reverse of when fitting.
If replacing the original pedals with a new set, make sure the size of the axle thread is 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.
Pedal with toe clip and strap attached
L = Left R = Right
Pedal Axles
Correct Pedal Attachment
Turn
Counter-
Clockwise
to tighten
Turn
Clockwise
to tighten
R
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