Congratulations Bontrager clipless system …for choosing Bontrager pedals. At Bontrager A clipless foot retention system allows you to we strive to make quality, innovative firmly attach your shoe to the pedal. The pedals components, and thoughtful accessories—all engage metal cleats attached to special cycling made with a rider-first and no-compromise shoes. This system is intended to firmly hold mentality. Whether you’re looking for a your foot on the pedal, but requires that you replacement part, upgraded components or purposely release it. wheels, or entirely new add-ons that modify the look and feel of your bike, every Bontrager These pedals are not intended for extreme product is built to make your next ride better riding including aggressive downhill, slopestyle, than your last. Bontrager dirt jumping, or other forms of aggressive Commuter Pedals riding. bontrager.com

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Compatibility Installation To attach the pedals WARNING 1. Before inserting the pedal threads into the Bontrager pedals are designed for use with Tools required: Wellgo 98A cleats or Shimano SPD® cleats. crank arm, clean the pedal and crank threads Incorrect use or adjustment of the Bontrager Cleats from other manufacturers may not be and wipe a thin layer of bicycle grease onto clipless system may cause loss of control the pedal threads. Consult your retailer for the resulting in personal injury. If you are uncertain compatible with Bontrager pedals. Similarly, proper grease. about the operation of this system, consult Bontrager cleats may be incompatible your retailer before riding. with other pedal systems. Riding with 2. Start threads by hand, not with a wrench. incompatible cleats and pedals could prevent Right and Left pedals are marked R and L disengagement from the pedals. If you are Figure 1. Hex fitting on pedal spindle on the pedal body. Turn the right-hand pedal unsure about your pedals or cleats, consult spindle clockwise, but turn the left-hand pedal your retailer before riding. 1. 8mm hex in a counter-clockwise direction. 2. 4mm hex 3. With a 8mm hex wrench from the backside 3. Torque wrench of the pedal spindle (Figure 1), tighten the 4. Light bicycle grease pedals into the crank arms to 350-380 lb•in (40.2-42.9 Nm).

To attach the cleats 4. Visually align each cleat so that it is roughly could cause physical injury. Make sure your shoes are the correct type aligned with the heel of the shoe and so that 5. If needed, loosen the screws and adjust the for this pedal system. Most compatible shoes the ball of your foot will rest directly over the cleat position. Then temporarily retighten to have either exposed cleat mounting holes or a pedal spindle when pedaling. Temporarily re-check the cleat position. tighten the cleat screws to 22 lb•in (2.4 Nm). rubber pad on the shoe outsole covering these 6. When the cleat position is correct, mounting holes. If your shoes do not The cleats may be moved sideways, to the completely tighten the cleat attachment screws have exposed cleat screw holes, refer to front or back, or to a different angle to suit your to 44-51 lb•in (4.9-5.8 Nm). the instructions that came with the shoes or preference. With the shoes on your feet and consult your retailer. holding onto something for support, practice 1. Wipe a thin layer of grease onto the threads entry and exit of the pedals to determine of each screw. what cleat position feels best. The correct Figure 2. Screw installation position of the cleats allows for comfortable, 2. Determine which end of the cleat is the efficient pedaling. Any discomfort caused front, and place over the cleat nuts on the shoe 3. With the cleat adjustment plate installed by using the pedals indicates that the cleat outsole. The two cleats are identical, so can be with the tapered holes facing up to accept the position is incorrect and should be readjusted used on either shoe. cleat screws, loosely install the cleat mounting immediately. Incorrect installation of the cleats screws (Figure 2).

Adjustment On either pedal there is an adjustment screw To adjust the cleat engagement force on one end (Figure 3). As you near the end of Bontrager clipless pedals allow adjustment of 1. Turn each adjustment screw clockwise to the adjustment (with both the lowest and the the force required to enter and exit the pedals. increase the force required for release and highest settings) the resistance to turning the Adjust both pedals on both sides to the lowest entry, or counterclockwise to decrease this adjustment screws will greatly increase. Do not setting you can safely ride. force. force the adjustment screws past this point, or 2. Make sure the release force is the same on the pedal may be damaged or come undone. Figure 3. Adjustment screw both pedals. There are indicators on the pedal If the pedal does not provide the release force to help you achieve this. desired, consult your retailer. If your pedals become difficult to exit, your With some shoes, the tread on the sole may be cleats may be worn. Depending on conditions too thick such that it interferes with entry and and maintenance, the interval for cleat exit of the pedals. In this case, either remove replacement varies greatly. Replace worn material from the sole or select different shoes. cleats with compatible cleats when it becomes difficult to enter or exit the pedals. Riding Familiarize yourself with the use of these pedals. Practice entry and exit before your first ride. After first practicing in a stationary position, an empty, flat parking lot provides an excellent place to practice the following: • Before attempting to engage your cleated shoe into the pedal, check both the cleats and the pedals for any contamination such as mud and stones, which may interfere with entry or Figure 4. Push down and forward to engage Figure 5. Test engagement by rolling Figure 6. Twist laterally to disengage exit of this system. • To enter the pedals, engage the front of the • Check the engagement by attempting to • To disengage the shoe from the pedal, twist cleat into the front of the pedal (Figure 4) and roll your shoe from the pedal (Figure 5). If your your heel laterally away from the centerline of press down with the ball of your foot. You shoe rolls off the pedal, start over. the bike (Figure 6). should hear an audible click telling you that the pedal has engaged the cleat.

Always disengage at least one foot from the Maintenance This guarantee includes Bontrager aftermarket pedals before stopping. Before a slow-speed components, apparel, and accessories. Before every ride, clean the pedals and cleats. maneuver, you might want to disengage from a Bontrager OE (original equipment) componentry Also check that you can properly enter and exit pedal even though you do not plan to stop. sold as part of a bicycle is excluded. Used either side of each pedal. Watch the road while in motion. Looking at your items must be cleaned for a return. If you send Every month tighten the cleat attachment pedals may make it difficult to see upcoming merchandise that is not cleaned or laundered, screws to 44-51 lb•in (4.9-5.8 Nm). obstacles. Unconditional we will return it to you at your expense. Every 3 months, inspect your pedals. Tighten Bontrager Guarantee the pedals into the crank arms as in the If for any reason you’re not satisfied with your Installation section. Also check the bearings. Bontrager purchase, return the item, along Rotate and move the pedals right to left and with proof of purchase, to a Trek retailer or up and down with your hand. If you feel any trekbikes.com within 30 days for an exchange looseness or roughness in the pedal bearings, or store credit. have your pedal adjusted or re-greased by your retailer, or replaced.

Limited Warranty This pedal system is distributed by the following: See Bontrager.com for detailed warranty Trek Europe Australia information. Trek USA 801 W. Madison Bike Europe B.V. Trek Bicycle Corporation Waterloo, WI Ceintuurbaan 2-20C Attn: Customer Service 53594 3847 LG Harderwijk (Australia) Pty Ltd www.trekbikes.com Paises Bajos PO Box 1747 +44 1 908 360 160 Fyshwick, ACT 2609