K2 Bike K2 BICYCLE - Manual (Page 34)

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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 the rider’s attention, causing 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.
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. Using shoes which do not engage the pedals
correctly is dangerous. 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
the rider’s attention, causing the rider to lose control and fall. 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.
Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another means to keep feet securely in the correct position for
maximum pedaling efficiency. They work like ski bindings ... a plate on the sole of the shoe clicks into a spring-
loaded fixture on the pedal. Clipless pedals require shoes and cleats which are compatible with the make and model
of the 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.