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cleat installation and adjustment
Candy cleats are compatible with all standard SPD® compatible shoes and do not have a front and back but there is a left and a right cleat that changes the release angle. Cleats for road shoes are also available.Cleat with the two circles on your right shoe means earlier (15º) release angle on both feet.Cleat with the two circles on your left shoe means later (20º) release angle on both feet.
engaging the pedals
The Candy gives you several entry options. With any of these options, you will need to put enough force to spread open the pedal. There will be an audible "click" sound when the pedal is engaged. To verify you are engaged, pull slightly upwards. Engage
option 1: Step down and forwards into the pedal. Engage
option 2: Step down with the cleat behind the pedal. Then push forwards and the pedal bars will flip over and engage. engage
option 3: Step down with the cleat in front of the
pedal. Then pull backwards and the pedal bars will flip over
and engage. Usually it is easiest to make the pedal bars flip
over to engage during the downward stroke while pedaling.
These techniques take some practice. Place one foot on smooth
level ground and practice engaging and disengaging from each
pedal a number of times. Even if you are experienced with
clipless pedals, all clipless pedals take some practice to
get used to. Get used to them before going off-road or anywhere
dangerous.
Cleat release explanation:
When the cleat with the two circles is on your right shoe,
it releases at about 15 degrees when your heel is twisted
outward, and about 20 degrees when your heel is twisted inward.
The cleat without the circles is a mirror image of this. On
your right shoe, it releases at about 20 degrees when your
heel is twisted outward, and about 15 degrees when your heel
is twisted inward. The cleats are symmetric to each other.
Therefore, both your feet will release the same (early or
late) as each other.
We recommend beginners always start with the cleat with the
two circles on the right shoe. Many experienced riders prefer
this position as well.
Step One: Position the cleat on the shoe and install
4mm Hex screws through the cleat and into the metal plate
in your shoe. Tighten the screws securely (40-50 in-lb (4-5
Nm)). Note: the cleats can rotate a few degrees each direction
in order to allow you to customize the right position for
you. You will probably need to reposition the cleats a few
times in order to place them in the best position.Note: There
are 4 long and 4 short cleat screws.Use the length that best
fits your shoe, being sure that you have at least 3 full turns
to tighten the screw.
Step Two: Place one foot on smooth level ground and engage your other shoe into the pedal. Rotate your foot back and forth a few times to feel the free float. For most people, the best position for the cleat allows you to pedal comfortably without having to twist against the spring tension. In other words, when the cleat is properly positioned, you will feel a few degrees of rotational motion without feeling spring tension. Twist your heel outward to disengage from the pedal.
Step Three: If the cleat is not in the correct position, loosen both screws and twist the cleat slightly. Re-tighten the screws securely and repeat Step Two.
spring tension
With conventional pedals, if the spring tension is set low, then it is easy to unclip but also easy to accidentally pull out of the pedal. If the spring tension is set high, then it is very hard to clip in or out.The unique patented Candy design eliminates the need for spring tension adjustment. Retention is not dependent on spring tension. Clipping in and out will become easier after the cleats break in.
tread interference (difficult clip
in and out)
Some shoes have a tread that is higher than average, which can cause interference with the pedal, making it difficult to clip in and out of the Candy pedals. If you have tread interference, the shims should help. Ideally, the tread of your shoe contacts the pedal, but not too much. With ideal contact, you will achieve maximum stability with easy clip in and out.
 Try
to clip your shoes in the pedals when you're not wearing them
and look closely to see if it appears there is excessive contact
between the tread and the pedal. If the pedal compresses the
tread, then you have interference that will make clipping
in and out more difficult. If this is the case, then you'll
need to either use the Shims provided, or trim your tread.
If you decide to trim the tread, we suggest you use a hand-held
sanding wheel (like a "Dremel") or a sharp knife, but please
be careful (including safety glasses) and remove only a small
amount of tread at a time in order to check for interference.
In the rare event that you need two Shims per shoe, contact
crankbrothers and we will provide them for free. If you have
interference, remove the cleat and place the Shim (with the
textured points) towards the shoe and under the cleat. Note:
if you useshims, it is more likely that you should use the
longer cleat screws.
Do not use the Shim unless you have tread interference or
your shoe will be less stable on the pedal. Many shoes will
not cause tread interference with Candy pedals.
Also, make sure that you have the cleat with 2 circles on
it on your right shoe because this will make both feet release
earlier outwards.
candy 4ti instructions
disengaging from the pedals
Release from the pedal is achieved by an outward twist of
the heel. It is also possible to release by twisting inwards
but generally this only takes place accidentally. When you
want to disengage, most riders find it easiest and safest
to do so by twisting their heals outward. If you prefer twisting
inwards, we recommend you place the cleat with two circles
on your left shoe.
tread interference (difficult clip
in and out)
Some shoes have a tread that is higher than average, which
can cause interference with the pedal, making it difficult
to clip in and out of the Candy pedals. If you have tread
interference, the shims should help. Ideally, the tread of
your shoe contacts the pedal, but not too much. With ideal
contact, you will achieve maximum stability with easy clip
in and out.
Try to clip your shoes in the pedals when you're not wearing
them and look closely to see if it appears there is excessive
contact between the tread and the pedal. If the pedal compresses
the tread, then you have interference that will make clipping
in and out more difficult. If this is the case, then you'll
need to either use the Shims provided, or trim your tread.
If you decide to trim the tread, we suggest you use a hand-held
sanding wheel (like a "Dremel") or a sharp knife, but please
be careful (including safety glasses) and remove only a small
amount of tread at a time in order to check for interference.
In the rare event that you need two Shims per shoe, contact
crankbrothers and we will provide them for free. If you have
interference, remove the cleat and place the Shim (with the
textured points) towards the shoe and under the cleat. Note:
if you useshims, it is more likely that you should use the
longer cleat screws.
Do
not use the Shim unless you have tread interference or your
shoe will be less stable on the pedal. Many shoes will not
cause tread interference with Candy pedals.
Also, make sure that you have the cleat with 2 circles on
it on your right shoe because this will make both feet release
earlier outwards.
Rider maximum weight recommendation: 185 pounds (84kg). The
Candy 4Ti pedals include high quality 6AL/4V titanium Spindles.
Even the best titanium is not as strong as hardened steel.
Use your judgment as to whether these pedals are appropriate
for you and your style of riding. At your option, if you damage
these titanium spindles during the first 2 years of use, we
will either replace them free of charge with steel spindles,
which are stronger, but weigh about 48 grams more per pair,
or for a nominal charge we will replace them with new titanium
spindles.
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