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OWNER’S MANUAL 2021 | ROAD BIKE
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PEDALS AND SHOES
Cycling shoes should be made of solid material to provide firm support for your
feet. In addition, they should have a stiff sole so that the pedal cannot press
through (a). The sole should not be too wide in the area of the heels, as the rear
stays or the crank will otherwise get in the way of your pedalling. This will pre-
vent your feet from assuming a natural position when pedalling and may cause
knee pain in the long run. Your SCOTT dealer has a wide range of shoes availa-
ble and will be pleased to advise you.
Special cycling shoes are obligatory, if your SCOTT road bike is equipped with
clipless pedals (b+c). With these shoes cleats are fixed to the sole. They give
you a firm connection between shoe and pedal and allow depending on the
model an at least acceptable walking position.
The main advantage is that these step-in pedals prevent your feet from slipping
off when pedalling fast. They enable you not only to push but also to pull the
pedals. This makes your pedalling more smooth and increases the power trans-
mission compared to normal pedals.
The usual way to engage with the pedal is to turn it from the lowest position of
the crank to the horizontal using the tip of the cleat and push down on the back
of it. Normally, the shoe engages with the pedal with a click which you will hear
and feel clearly.
The release force of clipless pedals is adjusted by means of an Allen key (d). At
the beginning the setting should allow an easy release. Once you have more
practice, you can tighten the setting.
If there are any creaking or squeaking noises, some grease will solve the prob-
lem in most cases. These noises as well as lateral play of the shoe on the pedal
can, however, also be signs of wear. Check the cleats at regular intervals.
WARNING
Make sure the fastening bolts of the cleats are properly tightened, as you will
find it almost impossible to disengage your shoe from the pedal if the cleat
is loose. Risk of falling!
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