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clipless pedal instructions
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING MSW PEDALS!
MSW Pedals are intended for recreational riding, not aggressive or stunt riding.
WARNING:
CYCLING CAN BE DANGEROUS. BICYCLE PRODUCTS
SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONAL
MECHANIC. NEVER MODIFY YOUR BICYCLE OR ACCESSORIES.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
INCLUDING INFORMATION ON THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE.
INSPECT YOUR BICYCLE BEFORE EVERY RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR
A HELMET.
WARNING:
A loose, cracked, worn out, or crashed pedal can break
off of your bicycle crank leading to a loss of control that could cause
serious injury. Pedals that are damaged or worn out should not be used.
Remove immediately and inspect for damage. If you are unsure if your pedal
is damaged, consult your local bicycle dealer and have them inspected.
For additional product and safety information go to:
www.mswbike.com/safety.
COMPATIBILITY
MSW pedals are for 9/16" pedal threads. The cleats for our clipless pedals
are compatible with standard 2-bolt SPD and 3-bolt Look-style shoe drillings.
INTENDED USE
• M-series pedals are approved for off-road use
• C-series pedals are approved for city/trekking
• R-series pedals are approved for road riding
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
3, 4, 6mm Allen wrench
Pedal wrench
Torque wrench
Grease
NOTE:
Never use a cone wrench to remove or install a pedal.
NOTE:
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). Many pedals are stamped “L” and “R” for left and right.
Additionally, the thread will appear to slope up toward its tightening direction.
Left hand threads slope up to the left, while right hand threads slope
up to the right.
INSTALLING PEDALS
1. Begin by identifying the right and left pedals. Look for “L” and “R”
marking on axle or wrench flats.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to install a right-side pedal into the
left-side crank or vice versa. Doing so could permanently damage your
crank AND pedal.
2. Heavily grease threads of both pedals.
3. Thread the right-side pedal into right crank by hand, CLOCKWISE.
4. To tighten fully, use the pedal wrench or 6mm Allen wrench.
Torque to 18Nm.
5. Repeat these steps for the left-side pedal, making sure to tighten
by turning COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
NOTE:
Periodically check both pedals for tightness and retighten
according to these instructions if necessary.
WARNING:
Immediately discontinue using the pedals if excessive play
develops, the pedal body or spindle shows signs of cracking, or the pedal
body seems too tight or too loose on the spindle. Take your bicycle or pedals
to a professional bicycle mechanic for evaluation, service, or replacement.
(See Ongoing Maintenance.)
INSTALLATION OF THE 2-BOLT CLEAT
1. If there is a cover over the cleat area of the sole, remove the outer sole
cleat cover from the shoe using a pair of pliers. (Fig. 1)
2. If necessary, remove the insole of the shoe and install the cleat washer
from the inside of the shoe. (Fig. 2)
3. Line up the threaded bolt holes of the cleat washer over the double
channels inside the sole of the shoe. (Fig. 3)
4. Place the cleat on the outside of the shoe with the cleat’s rough side
down for grip. Apply grease to the outside of the cleat in the channel
where the bolt washer sits.
5. Insert the bolt washer so that the countersunk holes are facing up.
Apply grease to the outside of the bolt washer.
6. Apply grease to the threads of the cleat bolts. Fully tighten the cleat bolts.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
