Instructions / Assembly

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DETAILED MAINTENANCE
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.
Never ride in traffic with fully tightened toe straps.
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,
securely tighten using a 15mm wrench.
If removing a pedal, remember that the right pedal axle must be turned counter clockwise, i.e. the reverse of when fitting.
If replacing the original pedals with a new set, make sure the size and the axle thread is compatible with the cranks on your bicycle.
Bicycle 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