Nikola Pedal Product manual

Pedal Installation & Timing - CONTINUED

Now complete the installation on the right side of the bike (drive side)

secured in the upright riding position.

REMINDER: The bolt for the right pedal has a right hand thread. To

TIGHTEN the right hand threaded bolt, turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.

TIGHTEN

COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE

35Nm

This set up position was selected to simulate a skating motion with the

pedal at the inner most position at the top of the stroke (12 o’clock) and

the outer most position at the bottom of the stroke (6 o’clock).

MIN

LATERAL

MAX

LATERAL

Cleat Installation

BOLTS

WASHERS

4mm ALLEN KEY

CLEAT

Install cleats to proper 3-hole cycling shoes using supplied hardware.

Cleat Adjustment

Determine the best cleat position and tighten both cleat mounting

bolts with 4mm Allen key.

(Recommended Torque = 5 Nm or 45 in-lbs.)

ENSURE THE CLEATS

ARE POSITIONED

CORRECTLY UNDER

THE BALL OF THE

FOOT

Adjust cleats according to installation instructions.

Pedal Identification

Use an 8mm Allen key to mount the pedals on the crank arms.

(Recommended Torque = 35Nm or 25 ft-lbs.)

Right pedal has right-hand thread and the left pedal has a left-hand

thread.

For identification, left pedal has a small "dot" on the spindle wrench flat

and on the pedal top.

LEFT PEDAL DOT

The right pedal has no special markings.

Grease pedal threads with anti-seize compound before installation to

prevent corrosion.

Pedal Installation & Timing

Timing is the term used to describe the lateral position of the pedal in

relationship to the crank arm.

Start with the left side of the bike secured in the upright position.

By using the dial of a clock as a reference, rotate the bike crank arm to

the 12 o’clock position or at the top of pedal stroke.

Holding the Nikola pedal in your hand rotate the pedal so the spindle is

in the inner most position. The two wrench flats on spindle will be

line with the crank arm.

Place the bolt labeled “L” for left into the pedal marked “L” so that the

threads of the bolt are facing the bike.

TIGHTEN CLOCKWISE

35Nm

With the crank arm still in the top (12 o’clock) position and the pedal

facing up, begin threading the BOLT into the left crank arm and tighten

CLOCKWISE.

INCREASE

DECREASE

Pedal Cleat Tension Adjustment

Adjust the spring tension on the pedal to the minimum amount to retain

cleat in pedal during riding.

To INCREASE the tension, turn screw CLOCKWISE.

To DECREASE the tension, turn screw COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.

ADJUST TENSION

SCREW WITH 3MM

ALLEN KEY

TENSION INDICATOR

ON HEEL OF PEDAL

Release Cleat from Pedal

Rotate heel outwards to release cleat from pedal.

PRACTICE RELEASING

CLEAT FROM PEDAL

BEFORE RIDING

Engage Cleat to Pedal

Insert front of cleat into foremost part of pedal and step down firmly.

The cleat should “click” when it is fully engaged

“CLICK” IN

WARNING-TOAVOIDSERIOUSINJURY

•Bicycle dealers – be sure to give all instructions and warranty information to end customer.

•Read all instructions carefully before using Nikola Pedals. Nikola Pedals move laterally while you are riding. Read and follow these Warnings and

Instructions carefully. Failure to follow Warnings and Instructions before assembling and using Nikola Pedals may result in severe injury. Improper

installation and/or use of Nikola Pedals can result in severe injury. Nikola Pedals are not for beginner riders.

•Riding bicycles is an inherently dangerous activity. All bicycle parts, both new and used, must be inspected carefully before use, and riders must

exercise judgment as to each part’s safety. All bicycle components should be inspected for safety on a regular basis, preferably before each ride.

•The materials used in production were chosen for use for maximum performance. Nikola Pedals are not recommended for off-road use, jumping,

acrobaticfigures,extremecyclingor similaractivities.

•Nikola Pedals are not equipped with reflectors and are not recommended for nighttime or other reduced visibility riding conditions. Always take

proper precautions, such as using reflectors or lights, when riding at any time of reduced visibility.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to correctly install Nikola Pedals or if you are unsure about the extent of any wear to any Nikola Pedal part,

please return it to an authorized Nikola Pedal dealer for proper installation or inspection or contact Nikola Innovation, LLC. If you have any questions

about issues such as proper operation or function of Nikola Pedals, intended use of the product, or maintenance of the product, cleat (shoe)

compatibility, or operating the release mechanism, contact Nikola Innovation, LLC.

•Nikola Pedals are designed to be used only with clipless biking shoes that have a 3-hole pattern and compatible cleats. Nikola Pedals are not

compatible with every brand and model of cleats (shoes). Before using new cleats (shoes), ensure cleat (shoe) compatibility with Nikola Pedals. Do not

use Nikola Pedals with cleats (shoes) that are not compatible with Nikola Pedals, as this could cause unexpected release, permanent damage to Nikola

Pedals or serious injury. If you have any questions or concerns about cleat (shoe) compatibility with Nikola Pedals or the proper installation of Nikola

Pedals, contact Nikola Innovation, LLC for technical assistance.

•Before riding with Nikola Pedals, you should engage and disengage each pedal with one foot on the ground on a level, safe surface until competent

and comfortable with all operations of Nikola Pedals. You should ride only on level ground until you are competent and comfortable with the

lateral movement of Nikola Pedals and with engaging and releasing cleats (shoes) from Nikola Pedals.

•When riding at low speed, or when you are going around a curve or stopping, release Nikola Pedals from shoes so your feet can quickly be put on the

ground. Nikola Pedals are not designed to release automatically at times, such as when a falling off the bicycle. See the Instructions. This is a safety

measure to prevent you from losing balance and falling off the bicycle as a result of your feet becoming accidentally released from Nikola Pedals.

•Nikola Pedals require periodic lubrication and cleaning to prevent serious injury while riding. See the Instructions. Keep all Nikola Pedal and cleat

(shoe) parts clean of debris and properly lubricated to help ensure proper engagement and release. Recommended lubricants are, Waylube Oil,

Lightweight Oils, Petroleum-Based Grease, 3-In-1 Oils. Riding with Nikola Pedals or cleats (shoes) that are clogged with debris could result in difficult

engagement, difficult release, or inadvertent release, and cause a fall that could result in serious injury.

•Nikola Pedals move laterally along a pedal axel that can wear out over time. Check Nikola Pedals periodically for damage. If Nikola Pedals do not

“glide” smoothly or are visibly damaged or worn, replace them immediately. To prevent serious injury while riding, be sure your entire bicycle is

adequately maintained and that all components and cleats (shoes) are correctly installed and adjusted. See the Instructions provided with Nikola Pedals

and refer to the proper instructions for your cleats (shoes). If components of Nikola Pedals or of cleats (shoes), such as the pedal axel or bolts or nuts,

become damaged, worn, or loose, the bicycle may fall over and cause serious injury.

•The LEFT and RIGHT Nikola Pedals are different. Install the LEFT pedal, which is marked by a dot depression, on the LEFT of the bike. See the

Instructions. Install the RIGHT pedal, which has no marking, on the RIGHT side of the bike. See the instructions in Instruction Manual. Nikola Pedals

must be properly installed or inadvertent release may occur causing a fall that could result in serious injury.

•Never ride with Nikola Pedals or cleats (shoes) that are improperly installed, modified, or excessively worn. Check Nikola Pedals and cleats (shoes)

periodically for wear and replace them immediately when they are visibly worn. Remember to securely attach new cleats (shoes) before using Nikola

Pedals. A damaged, worn, unlubricated, or improperly installed part may cause Nikola Pedals and shoes (cleats) to unexpectedly release and cause a fall

that could result in serious injury.

•Before using new cleats (shoes), always adjust the spring tension on Nikola Pedals to be equal on both sides. See the Instructions. The spring tension

can be easily and precisely adjusted and each Pedal may be tightened or loosened independently of the other. Over-tightening may result in damage to

shoes (cleats). Lighter spring tension should be used when you are riding in adverse or unfamiliar conditions, so your feet can quickly be put on the

ground. Pedal tension that is over-tightened or loose can affect engagement and release and could result in difficult engagement, difficult release, or

inadvertent release, and cause a fall that could result in serious injury.

•Be sure to read these Warnings in conjunction with the Instructions. After reading the entirety of these Warnings and the Instructions, keep them in a

safeplace for laterreference.

•Failure to follow Warnings and Instructions before assembling and using Nikola Pedals may result in severe injury.

If you have questions regarding these Warnings, the Instructions, or the product, contact an authorized professional dealer of Nikola Pedals or Nikola

Innovation,LLC.www.nikolainnovation.com

NOTE:Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.

NOTE:Actual product may differ from illustrations in these Warnings or Instructions. All illustrations are intended to explain procedures for using the

product.