Adjustment And Maintenance - Canyon road bike Manual

52 PEDAL SYSTEMS
Clipless of step-in pedals come with a special type of
cycling shoe which locks onto the pedal similarly to
a ski binding. To engage with the pedal is to turn it
to the horizontal using the tip of the cleat (the plate
on the sole of the shoe) and then rest your foot on it.
Most pedals are equipped with a double-sided lock-in
mechanism, so that you can step on the pedal with
either face up. The shoe engages with the pedal with
a click which you will hear and feel clearly.
With all commercially available systems the shoe is
disengaged from the pedal by twisting the heel out-
ward. Lean against a wall or ask someone to hold you
when you try to engage and disengage the shoe from
the pedal.
functional differences between the pedal systems
concern the shape of the cleat, the release angle and
the rigidity of the connection. Cyclists predisposed to
knee trouble should choose a pedal system that has
some „float", so that the heel can move sideways a
little while the shoe is engaged with the pedal.
Some clipless pedals have cleats embedded into the
sole which is a great advantage, as it ensures stable
walking.
The clipless pedal disengages by an outward twisting of the heel
Cleats are recessed in cycling shoe soles
Taking up the pedals, engaging the shoes
and disengaging them by turning the heel
outward should first be practised in standing.
Later you can refine your technique in a place
clear of traffic. Read the operating instructions
of the pedal and shoe manufacturers carefully. If
you have any questions, call our service hotline at
+44 (0) 20 8501 2582.

ADjUSTMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Current pedal systems can show considerable differ-
ences in design. Nevertheless, there are some gen-
eral rules for adjustment which apply to all of them:
The cleat has to be fastened to the shoe in such a
position that the ball of the foot comes to rest on the
pedal spindle.
Your feet should assume a natural position when
pedalling. for most people this means that the heels
will point inward a little.
Make sure the fastening bolts are properly tight-
ened, as you will find it almost impossible to disen-
gage your shoe from a loose plate! Risk of an acci-
dent!
Adjust the required releasing force according to
your needs. It is advisable to adopt a low releasing
force setting to begin with. Turn the small Allen bolt
and examine the change in releasing force when
you engage and disengage the shoe from the pedal.
Exposed springs and other components that attract
dirt have to be cleaned and regreased regularly.
Squeaking or creaking cleats can often be silenced
by applying a little grease to the point of contact
between cleat and pedal.
Regularly check the cleats for wear. If your shoe
wobbles on the pedal, the cleat or the sole of your
shoes might be worn.
PEDAL SYSTEMS
Your feet should assume a natural position when pedalling
Adjusting the releasing force of the pedal
Make sure pedals and shoe soles are
always clear of mud and other impurities
and grease the lock-in mechanism with lubricant
at regular intervals.
Only use clipless pedals that allow you to
engage and disengage smoothly. A defec-
tive pedal or a badly worn cleat can lead to an ac-
cident by causing the shoe to come off by itself or
making it harder to release.
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