User manual BIKE NASHBAR NASHBAR TOURMALET ROAD PEDAL

[. . . ] Apply the brakes, place one foot firmly on the ground, and practice engaging and releasing each shoe from its pedal until you can do so naturally and with minimal effort. Ride on level ground in a traffic-free area at first, until you become adept at engaging and releasing your shoes from the pedals. Adjust binding tension for comfortable release force. [. . . ] Note: Use only Nashbar Tourmalet Road Cleats (NS-TRMC) with your pedals. Other cleats may be non-compatible and unsafe. If necessary, remove the patch covering the cleat attachment slots on the shoe sole (see Figure A). Grease cleat bolt threads before attaching cleats to shoes. Install cleat with arrow on cleat face pointed forward, and the ridged surface against the shoe sole (see Figure B). Center the cleat under the ball of the foot by sliding the cleat forward or rearward along the cleat mounting slots. The cleat can also be adjusted a few millimeters from side to side (see Figure C). Tighten the cleat bolts securely with a 4 mm allen wrench. Cleat position can be fine-tuned during test rides by loosening the cleat bolts, repositioning the cleat, and retightening the cleat bolts. Always ensure the cleat bolts are tightened securely before riding. B C Binding Tension Adjustment 1. Locate the binding tension adjustment bolt at the rear of each pedal (see Figure D). To increase binding tension, turn the bolt in a clockwise direction. Increased tension will produce a more secure shoe/pedal connection, but will make engagement and release more difficult. To decrease spring binding tension, turn the bolt in a counterclockwise direction. Decreased tension will produce a less secure shoe/pedal connection, but will facilitate engagement and release. Be careful not to over-tighten or over-loosen the adjustment bolt. Overtightening may strip the threads, while over-loosening may cause the bolt to fall out of the adjustment plate. IMPORTANT: Binding tension settings should be equal for both pedals to ensure uniform entry and release. [. . . ] To function properly, pedals and cleats must be kept clean. Occasional lubrication of cleat bolts will help prevent rust and seizure. Oil or light grease should be applied occasionally to rear binding tension springs. [. . . ]