11. Adjusting the bike to the rider
Installing pedals
Always have your pedals installed or changed by
your FLYER specialist retailer, and feel free to ask
for advice the correct handling. Pedals must be
installed with a suitable spanner. Please note that
the two pedals are screwed on in different direc
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tions and must be fastened with high torque (see
Chapter 20.2). Apply assembly grease to both
threads.
Please take note that the right pedal is different
from the left. You can recognise which pedal be
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longs on which side from the screws which turn in
opposite directions. Usually, an "R " is embossed
on the right pedal with an "L" on the left. Screw
the right pedal clockwise and the left pedal anti-
clockwise into the cranks.
1. The pedals must be fastened with a
suitable spanner. Adhere to the cor
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rect fastening torque when screw-
ing on the pedals, see Chapter 20.2
"Fastening torques for screw con
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nections". Ensure that the pedals are
tted straight. If they are tted at an
angle, there is a danger of breaking
and of having a fall!
2. We advise against the use of ped
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als with hooks and straps. Tightened
straps will NOT release your feet.
Inadequate tyres can result in falling
over and injury.
3. Ensure that you have read the manu
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facturer‘s instructions before using
magnetic or clipless pedals. Practise
clipping your shoes in and out of the
pedals‘ locking system before your
rst ride in a quiet, safe place. Clip
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less pedals which do not properly re-
lease are a safety hazard.
The release force of system pedals can
be adjusted. Please test this on your rst
ride with a setting that releases easily.
Regularly clean the system pedals and
service them with a suitable lubricant.
11.1 Operating quick releases and
axles
The wheels, seat post, seat, stem and handlebars
may be attached with quick release fasteners,
quick release axles or screw connections.
Only allow your FLYER specialist retailer
to perform work on quick release fasteners
and quick release axles. These are com
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ponents which are crucial for your safety,
so incorrect work and tools in this area of
the bicycle could lead to serious falls.
Quick release
Quick releases are clamping brackets which at
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tach components like a screw, however their
clamping force stems from tightening the lever
without tools. The clamping force is activated by
closing the lever. The clamping force is adjusted
by turning the counter nut when the lever is open.
1. In order to open a quick release, to adjust the
seat post for example, open the quick release
lever.
2. Now you can move and adjust the seat post.
3. The quick release fastener must be closed be
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fore using the FLYER. Completely fold down
the quick release lever for that purpose. Fully
engage any possible quick release levers.
The quick release is only securely
closed when you need the power of the
ball of your hand to close the lever.
Direction
* see Chapter 20.2
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