K2 Bike manual Maintenance, Pedals Toe Clips/Straps, Clipless Pedals

Proper Toe-Clip use

Clipless Pedal Entry

Clipless Pedal Release

MAINTENANCE

In this section:

•Lubrication

•Brakes

•Drive System

•Wheels and Tires

•General Bicycle Maintenance

Pedals

Toe Clips/Straps

Ifyourbikeisequippedwithtoeclips/straps,itisimportanttofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeiruse.Ifyoudonothavepreviousexperiencewiththe system,practiceentryandexitbeforeyouride.Positionyourbikebesideawallandholdyourselfupwhileyoupractice.Then,proceedtoaflat, emptyspotsuchasafieldorparkinglotforsomeeasyridepractice.Inaddition:

1.Keeptoestrapsloosewhenridinginunfamiliarorroughterrainwhereyoumayneedtoremoveyourfeetfromthe pedalsquicklyorunexpectedly.Loosenstrapswiththestrapbuckle.

2.Toenterthepedals,straddlethebikeandpositiontherightpedalinthe4o’clockposition.Thepedalcagewillhang upsidedown.Placetheballofyourfootonthefrontedgeofthepedalandscrapeyourfoot backwardstorotatethe clip180½.Nowslideyourtoeforwardintotheclip.Pushdownonthepedal,sitontheseat,andstartrolling

3.Take a few pedal strokes to gain momentum. Now repeat the process to place your left foot in the left toe clip. Gettingintoyourpedalsmayseemdifficultatfirst,butthemoreyoupracticetheeasieritwillbecome.

4.Toreleasefromthepedals,raiseyourheelandpullyourfootupandback.

Important:Alwaysdisengageatleastonefootfromthepedalsbeforecomingtoacompletestop.

Caution: Improper use of clipless pedals can be extremely dangerous, and can result in loss of control and ! severe injuries. Consult your authorized K2 Bike dealer if you are unsure about clipless pedal operation.

Clipless Pedals

Ifyour bikeisequipped withcliplesspedals,it isimportanttofamiliarize yourselfwiththeiruse. If youdonothave previousexperiencewiththe system,practiceentryandexitbeforeyouride.Positionyourbikebesideawallandholdyourselfupwhileyoupractice.Then,proceedtoaflat, emptyspotsuchasafieldorparkinglotforsomeeasyridepractice.Inaddition:

1.Beforeattemptingtoclickintoyourpedals,inspectthecleatsurfacesonyourshoesandtheclipsurfacesonthe pedalstoensurethereisnodebris(mud,stones,etc.)thatmightinterferewiththeactionofthesystem.

2.Toenterthepedals,placeyourfootonthepedalsurfaceandmoveituntilyoufeelthecleatbegintoengageinthe retentionsurface.Pressdownandyoushouldhearaclicktosignalthatyouarelockedintothepedal.Liftyourfoot gentlytobesureyourcleatsarecompletelyengaged.

3.Toreleasefromthepedals,twistyourheeloutawayfromthebikewhilekeepingyourfootlevelwiththeground.

Important: Always disengage at least one foot from the pedals before coming to a complete stop.

!Caution: Improper use of clipless pedals can be extremely dangerous, and can result in loss of control and severe injuries. Consult your authorized K2 Bike dealer if you are unsure about clipless pedal operation.

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Lubrication

1.Chain:Thedrivechainhasmanymovingpartsandshouldbelubricatedoften.Removeexcessdirtorgrimeanduse a qualitychainluberegularly.Wipeexcesslubefromthechain.Donotgetanylubeontherims,asthiswillprohibit properbrakefunction.

2.DerailleurandBrakeCables:It’simportantthatyouperiodicallylubricatecablestoensureproperbrakeandshifter actuation.YourK2Bikeisequippedwithslottedcablestopsthatallowyoutoremovecablehousingfromtheframe. Slidethehousingsalongthecablewireandlubricatetheportionsofcablesthatarenormallylocatedwithinthe housing.

3.Brake and Derailleur Pivots: Every month you should put a few drops of lubricant on the brake and derailleur pivots.Becarefulnottogetanyoilonthebrakepadsorrims.Wipeoffexcessoilbeforeriding.

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