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PART 1
4.E - Pedals
138692 Rev 0 (04/22)
Section 4. Tech
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
WARNING
Getting into and out of pedals with toeclips
and straps requires skill which can only be
acquired with practice.
Until it becomes a reflex action, the technique
requires concentration which can distract your
attention and cause you to lose control and
fall.
Practice the use of toeclips and straps where
there are no obstacles, hazards or traffic.
Keep the straps loose, and don’t tighten them
until your technique and confidence in getting
in and out of the pedals warrants it. Never ride
in traffic with your toe straps tight.
4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in
pedals”) are another means to keep feet
securely in the correct position for maximum
pedaling efficiency. They have a plate, called
a “cleat,” on the sole of the shoe, which
clicks into a mating spring-loaded fixture on
the pedal.
They only engage or disengage with a very
specific motion which must be practiced until
it becomes instinctive. Clipless pedals
require shoes and cleats which are
compatible with the make and model pedal
being used.
Many clipless pedals are designed to allow
the rider to adjust the amount of force
needed to engage or disengage the foot.
Follow the pedal manufacturer’s
instructions, or ask your dealer to show you
how to make this adjustment. Use the
easiest setting until engaging and
disengaging becomes a reflex action, but
always make sure that there is sufficient
tension to prevent unintended release of
your foot from the pedal.
WARNING
Clipless pedals are intended for use with
shoes specifically made to fit them and are
designed to firmly keep the foot engaged with
the pedal.
Do not use shoes which do not engage the
pedals correctly.
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