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being careful not to damage the valve. If only minor damage has been
done to the inner tube, you should be able to patch it, following
instructions on the patch kit. Many bicyclists carry a spare inner tube
so that they can do patchwork at home rather than during a ride. This
is also a good time to examine the tread of the tire. Any major punc-
tures require that you replace the inner tube completely. If you must
replace the inner tube, please take the damaged inner tube away with
you and dispose of it properly.
Check inside and outside of tire for thorns, glass or other objects that
may have caused the puncture. Remove offending object before rein-
stalling tire.
Put the tire back onto the rim, pushing the tire back at the valve hole
and putting the valve stem through the hole. Push the inner tube
inside the tire, ensuring the valve is straight. Pump a little air into the
tube and deflate it again to release any kinks. Inflate the tire com-
pletely and install the wheel back onto the frame. Most cyclists carry
repair kits with them containing a pump, patch kit, tire levers and a
spare inner tube. This is a strongly recommended practice!
PEDALS
Pedals consist of the spindle, cone, lock nut, tongued washer, bear-
ings and the pedal body. Inspect your pedals frequently for looseness
if when moved from side to side or rotated, roughness or grinding
occurs. This could be caused by a bent pedal spindle.
The right and left pedals have different threading directions and, for
this reason, it is important that the correct pedal be reinstalled into
the correct crank arm if ever it is necessary to remove them. They are
usually marked "L" and "R" on the spindles, denoting left and right.
Major pedal overhaul requires an expertise beyond the scope of this
manual and should be performed only by your Marin dealer.
PEDAL OVERVIEW
Toe Clip
SHIMANO SPD CLIPLESS PEDAL
Bicycles equipped with clipless pedals require additional mainte-
nance. Clipless pedals should be kept clean, free from dirt or mud
build up and should be kept lubricated. This type of maintenance will
result in prolonged high performance.
Warning:
Only use the cleats supplied with your
pedals. Using other brands of cleats could result in
less than optimal performance and/or injury.
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Spindle
Bearings
Pedal Cage
Pedal Body
Reflector
SHIMANO SPD CLIPLESS ROAD PEDAL