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Bike Owner's Manual: This is a 3Mb .pdf document of the instructions that arrive in the bike carton. Click link above to download! Pedal Installation: One of the reasons pedals can be difficult to remove is lack of lubrication. So, in case you may want to remove them at a later date, be sure to grease the pedal threads before installation. Then look closely at the pedal axles or ends to see which side they belong on. You should see a little R and L, for Right and Left. Choose the appropriate pedal and start it into the correct crankarm by hand turning the pedal axle toward the front of the bike (both pedals thread in in this direction). If it won't start, don't force it! You're probably trying to install the left pedal on the right side or vice versa. Take your time and resist the temptation to force the pedals in. The pedals have steel threads and the crankarms are usually aluminum. It's very easy to ruin the crankarm threads by forcing the wrong-side pedal in. So, don't force it. Crankarms are expensive and you will invalidate your Warranty Agreement if you have forced the pedals into the wrong sides! Thread both pedals into the crankarms as far as you can by hand. Then fully tighten them with the pedal wrench. Its important to get pedals good and snug so they can't loosen from pedal pressure. This can be difficult with pedals requiring an Allen wrench if you only have a short tool. For these, use a cheater bar to ensure adequate tightness.

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