Pedals - Bike Friday Family Tandem Traveler User Manual

Assembly: Pedals
39. Captain Seat Post &
Stoker Handlebar
Before installing the captain
seat post, slide the stoker
stem onto the seat post with
the stem pointing up. Mount
the seat post into the captain
seat mast and set the saddle
height. Then align the stoker
stem with the frame. Mount
the stoker handlebars with the reinforcing sleeve on the le� side.
40. Install The Pedals
Bike pedals have two differ-
ent thread directions. The
right pedal has a right-hand
thread, and the le� pedal has
a le�-hand thread. Thread
the right pedal in a clockwise
direction; thread the le�
pedal in a counter-clockwise
direction. Pedals are usually
stamped with a R or L on the pedal axle near the threads. A li�le
grease is always a good idea on pedal threads.
41. Thread In Pedals
Using your fingers, start
the pedal threads into the
proper crank arm. Be careful
not to cross-thread the ped-
als! Once the pedal threads
are started, you may use a
wrench to finish threading
them in, and then tighten
securely.
Tip: Remember to tighten
your pedals by turning both toward the front of the bike.
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Fig. 39 Stoker bar and stem.
Fig. 40 Check pedals for threading.
Fig. 41 Tighten pedals (tighten in
opposite direction for left pedal).
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42. Double-Check Your Bike!
At this point your bike should be ready to ride. However, before
you ride away, be sure to double-check your assembly. Are the
handlebars tight? How about the stem and pedals? Are the quick
releases all secure?
Although we always inflate the tires at the factory, check your tire
pressure for proper inflation. Under-inflated tires not only wear
faster and are more prone to flats, but they also add drag.
Be sure to have at least the 5/6mm S-wrench in the mono-tube
bo�le cage for quick road-side adjustments. If you have the folding
tool, take it with you. You will probably want to stop and adjust
saddle height and perhaps a few other items during your first ride
or two.
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Be sure to keep a light film of grease on any intersecting bike
parts. This will help to prevent corrosion, facilitate disassembly,
and eliminate annoying noises. Areas include seat posts, saddle
rails, handlebars, stems, seat masts and frame fork tips. Doing
this a couple of times per year during routine maintenance
should be enough. Wipe off any excess or visible grease.
Also be sure to lightly grease all bolt threads on your bicycle as
you repair or upgrade components. Lubricating your bolts will
allow you to adequately tighten the fasteners and keep them
from seizing in the future.
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