User Guide

WARNING

Toe clips and straps.

If this bike came without pedals, you will choose the pedals that are

best for you. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and

use of these pedals.

This bicycle may be equipped with toe clips and straps. Familiarize

yourself with the use of toe clips and straps. Proper fitting toe clips

place the ball of your foot over the pedal axle for improved pedaling

power. Shoes which might allow your foot to become trapped by the toe

straps, such as those with wide, heavily patterned soles, should never

be used with toe clips and straps.

If you are new to this system, practice entry and exit before your first

ride. Watch the road while in motion. Looking at your pedals will make it

difficult to see upcoming obstacles. After first practicing in a stationary

position, a flat, empty parking provides an excellent place to practice

the following:

• Always keep toe straps loose enough to remove your feet quickly

from the pedals to remain upright. This is done by adjusting the buckle

of the toe strap (Fig. 19).

• To enter the pedals, first straddle the bike. Keep your left foot on the

ground, and move the crank arm on the other side of the bike into the

5 o’clock position. To place your foot in the pedal, place the toe of your

shoe on the back edge of the upside down pedal with your toes pointed

slightly downward (Fig. 20). With a motion similar to scraping something

off the bottom of your shoe, flip the pedal into an upright position, and

insert your foot into the toe clip. This can be tricky at first, but practice

will help you improve.

To mount the bike, push down on this pedal while pushing off with the

other foot, and at the same time, sit on the bicycle seat. Once moving,

put your other foot into the second pedal using the same technique.

• To exit this system, raise your heel so that the sole of your shoe

clears the top of the pedal (Fig. 21). Withdraw your foot in an up-and-

back motion, make sure your foot clears the pedal, and bring the bike to

a stop.

Always disengage at least one foot from the pedals

before stopping.

UNDERSTAND THE USE OF YOUR PEDALING SYSTEM

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

Fig. 21

Improper use of toe clips and straps may cause loss of control

resulting in personal injury. If you are uncertain about the

operation of this system, consult your Fisher dealer. If your bicycle

has toe clips and they do not fit or you do not want them, ask your

Fisher dealer to remove them.