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for you to insert or remove your foot should not be used with toeclips and straps.
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.
Practice is required to learn to engage and disengage the foot safely. Until engaging and disengaging the foot becomes a reflex
action, the technique requires concentration which can distract your attention and cause you to lose control and fall. Practice
engaging and disengaging clipless pedals in a place where there are no obstacles, hazards or traffic; and be sure to follow the pedal
manufacturer’s setup and service instructions. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the
manufacturer.
F. Bicycle Suspension
Many bicycles are equipped with suspension systems. There are many different types of suspension systems — too many to deal with
individually in this Manual. If your bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setup
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