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STEP 7
INSTALL PEDALS
STEP 8
TORQUE
REAR WHEEL
Bicycles have specic left and right
pedals, and the left-hand side pedal
has an opposite thread on it, meaning
that it tightens up in a counterclockwise
direction. You need to make sure that
you have the correct pedal for each side
of your bike. You will see on most pedal
axles CR-R (or R) for the right and CR-L
(or L) for the left or no line on the right
pedal axle and a line going through the
left (A). The right-hand (drive-side) pedal
tightens up normally in a clockwise
direction (B). As mentioned, the left-
hand (non-drive side) pedal tightens
up in a counterclockwise direction. Be
cautious that the pedals are installed
nice and straight, being careful not to
cross thread the crankarms. A spot of
grease on the thread is good to use
here. You can use either a 6mm Allen
key or a 15mm spanner/wrench and
tighten to 47-54Nm.
After installing the pedals, check the
torque on the rear wheel using the
8mm allen key and torque the rear hub
axle bolts on both sides to 22Nm (C).
A B
C
D E
STEP 9
ADJUST HEADSET
Remove the bike from the stand to adjust the headset preload. Ensure that the
headset moves easily with a very slight amount of resistance. If it feels a little
loose undo the stem clamping bolts slightly using a T25 tool (D) and then gently
tighten the top cap bolt by a quarter clockwise turn (E) using a 5mm allen and
torque to 2-4Nm.
Retighten the stem clamp bolts and check the headset again. If the bars won’t
turn smoothly, it is too tight, so repeat the process but this time slacken the top
cap bolt off a little, or if it is too loose, continue to tighten.
Once you are happy with your headset adjust you need to make sure that your
stem and handlebars are straight. A good tip is to straddle your bike and look
down and line the back of your handlebars up with the front of the fork legs. Take
your time to get it right, and when you are happy tighten the two stem bolts to
7Nm using a 5mm Allen.
LINE SIGNIFIES LEFT PEDAL
RIGHT HAND PEDAL
TIGHTENS IN A
CLOCKWISE DIRECTION