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CLEATS
ARE THE CULPRITS FOR MOST PEDAL
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1. Worn
cleats cause sticky and unpredictable
releases:
As well as slop between the shoe and pedal.
plastic cleats like Look, for example
show wear clearly, the edges become uneven
or chipped, wear on metal cleats can be
trickier to diagnose. Look for sharp or
extra shiny edges. Your best guide is their
performance if your entrances and exits feel
funny, it's time for new cleats.
2.
Lightly lube anywhere the cleat contacts the
pedal:
'Not the sole of your shoe Muppet'
Most pedals have metal contacts, but for
those with plastic contacts, check to make
sure the cleat isn't wearing through the
pedal body. These systems especially need
regular lubrication.
3.
Check and adjust tension:
If your cleats aren't worn and you're having
trouble clicking in or out, the tension
might have become mal - adjusted. Most
pedals have a screw on the rear that lets
you dial in more or less tension.
 4. Grease
the threads:
Remove the pedal, wipe the threads, apply a
light layer of grease and reinstall. They'll
never get stuck.
5. Choose the right pedal for the right
job !
Pedals are a personnel thing, most bikes
come already fitted with them. To be true
the manufactures pedals are not the best in
town. One thing is for sure if you are
up-grading to Spd's make sure the tension
settings are on slack and you dis-engage
before stopping. "Or it's ground here I
come"!! Getting use to the pedals
will take a couple of weeks, keep clipping
in and out, and have the first aid box
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 Why
do pedals have different threads ?.
The reason why the pedals have "opposite"
threads has to do with the reaction force on
the axle. As you can see in the illustration
below, the pedal is now secured in the crank
arm by the turning of the steel balls in the
bearing, so please be aware of this when you
(dis-)assemble the pedals.
As a reminder:
- tightening the pedals = turn the tool
towards the front wheel.
- releasing the pedals = turn the tool
towards the rear wheel. |
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PROBLEM
SOLVING |
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SYMPTOM |
CAUSE |
REMEDY |
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Pedals
click under loading |
Pedal
loose in crank,
pedal cage loose
or pedals have loose bearings
in the housing |
Tighten pedal, tighten pedal cage or
adjust the bearings if they are
serviceable
or replace |
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Clips
or straps are loose |
Loose
attachment bolts |
Tighten toe clip's or SPD bolts |
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Pedals
broken |
Accident or age |
Sorry
replace them |
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Pedals
wobble on the axle |
Very
loose pedal bearings |
Adjust
pedal bearings/service |
Bearings sticky,
pedals do not spin freely |
Tight
pedal bearings,
or water maybe in the housing
or bearings are worn out |
Adjust
pedal bearings/service
or replace |
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