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Read the operating instructions of the pedal and shoe manufacturers
carefully. Your FELT dealer will be pleased to help you, if you should have
any questions.
The usual way 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 push down on the back of it. Some
trekking or city bikes are equipped with a one sided lock-in mechanism. Turn this
side upwards, in order to clip into the pedal. You will hear and feel a click clearly.
Clipless pedals are also referred to as clip-in pedals. On the other pedal side of
these pedals, you can use normal shoes.
Please make sure pedals and shoes are always clear of mud or stones
etc.
With all current systems, the shoe is disengaged from the pedal by twisting the
heel outward (a).
Taking up the pedals, engaging the shoes and disengaging them by turn-
ing the heel outward should first be practised stationary. Later you can
refine your technique in a place clear of traffic.
Functional differences between pedal systems concern the shape of the cleat, the
release angle and the rigidity of the connection. Cyclists predisposed to knee trou-
ble should choose a pedal system that has some “float“, so that the heel can move
sideways a little while the shoe is still engaged with the pedal.
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Your FELT dealer will be pleased to help you with choosing, adjusting and mounting
the pedal best meeting your demands.
Adjust the required releasing force according to your needs by turning the small
Allen bolt on the pedal (b).
It is advisable to check the condition of the cleats at regular intervals. Replace
them, if necessary. If your cleats are equipped with wear indicators, they must be
replaced as soon as the indicators are worn down.
Make sure the fastening bolts are properly tightened, as you will find it
almost impossible to disengage your shoe from a loose cleat! There is a
danger of an accident in this situation.
Only use clipless pedals that allow for you to engage and disengage
smoothly. A defective pedal or a badly worn cleat can lead to an accident,
as shoe and pedal might suddenly disengage. Sometimes, it might be very
hard or impossible to unclip the shoe from the pedal.
If your bike is equipped with platform pedals (c) for competitive use, they
are sharp-edged for a better grip of the shoes. There is the danger of hurt-
ing yourself, if you slip off. Be sure to wear protective clothing.
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