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ROAD BIKE | OWNERS MANUAL 2016
OWNERS MANUAL 2016 | ROAD BIKE
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Taking up the pedals, engaging and disengaging the shoes should first be
practised when stationary. Later on you can refine your technique in a place
clear of traffic.
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Only use clipless pedals allowing you to engage and disengage smoothly.
A defective pedal or a badly worn cleat can make the shoe disengage from
the pedal (e). Or unclipping the shoe from the pedal is sometimes very difficult
or even impossible. In both cases there is the danger of a fall!
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Make sure pedals and shoe soles are always clear of mud and other impuri-
ties (f) and grease the lock-in mechanism with lubricant at regular intervals.
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Most cycling shoes with cleats are only suitable for walking to a limited
extent. As the cleats, in particular when mounted to road bike shoes, are
thicker than the sole, they provide less grip even on a non-slip ground. Be par-
ticularly careful.
NOTE!
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Ask your BERGAMONT dealer for advice about the different shoe and ped-
al models. Cycling shoes come in various styles for specific uses.
NOTE!
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Read the manual of the pedal manufacturer on this BERGAMONT info CD.
ACCESSORIES
In purchasing this BERGAMONT bike you laid the foundation for many years
and miles of enjoyable cycling. Whatever you are planning to do with your
BERGAMONT bike, be sure to have proper equipment and to keep a few tips
in mind. Your BERGAMONT dealer has a variety of useful accessories on offer
enhancing both your safety and convenience.
PEDALS AND SHOES
Cycling shoes should be made of solid material to provide firm support for your
feet. In addition, they should have a stiff sole so that the pedal cannot press
through (a). The sole should not be too wide in the area of the heels, as the rear
stays or the crank will otherwise get in the way of your pedalling. This will pre-
vent your feet from assuming a natural position when pedalling and may cause
knee pain in the long run. Your BERGAMONT dealer has a wide range of shoes
available and will be pleased to advise you.
Special cycling shoes are obligatory, if your BERGAMONT road bike is equipped
with clipless pedals (b+c). With these shoes cleats are fixed to the sole. They
give you a firm connection between shoe and pedal and allow depending on
the model an at least acceptable walking position.
The main advantage is that these step-in pedals prevent your feet from slipping
off when pedalling fast. They enable you not only to push but also to pull the
pedals. This makes your pedalling more smooth and increases the power trans-
mission compared to normal pedals.
The usual way to engage with the pedal is to turn it from the lowest position of
the crank to the horizontal using the tip of the cleat and push down on the back
of it. Normally, the shoe engages with the pedal with a click which you will hear
and feel clearly.
The release force of clipless pedals is adjusted by means of an Allen key (d). At
the beginning the setting should allow an easy release. Once you have more
practice, you can tighten the setting.
If there are any creaking or squeaking noises, some grease will solve the prob-
lem in most cases. These noises as well as lateral play of the shoe on the pedal
can, however, also be signs of wear. Check the cleats at regular intervals.
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Make sure the fastening bolts of the cleats are properly tightened, as you
will find it almost impossible to disengage your shoe from the pedal if the
cleat is loose. Risk of falling!
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