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 cleat
installation and adjustment
The 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
release angle (15º) on both feet.
Cleat with the two circles on your left shoe means later release
angle (20º) on both feet.
Cleat release explanation
When the cleat with the two circles is on your right shoe,
both feet release at about 15 degrees when your heels are
twisted outward, and about 20 degrees when your heels are
twisted inward. When the cleat with circles is on your left
shoe, both feet release at about 20 degrees when your heels
are twisted outward, and about 15 degrees when your heels
are twisted inward. The cleats are symmetric to each other.
Therefore, both your feet will release at the same (early
or late) as each other. Use the steel washers with the cleats.
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 including washers
and install 4mm Hex screws through the cleat and washers 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 and slide side to side 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.
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.
Be sure that threaded pins do not interfere too much with
the shoe tread. Adjust pin height as needed.
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.
Our unique patented 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.
mud
Mallet pedals are generally unaffected by mud and other natural
debris. In extreme cases, you may need to twist back and forth
in order to engage (this will push particularly thick mud
through the pedal). Do not use pressurized water on Mallet
pedals.
engaging
the pedalsThe Mallet 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.
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 is not the preferred method. 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 to make inward release earlier.
tread interference (difficult to 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 Mallet 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) toward the shoe and under the cleat. 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 the pedals. Crankbrothers also sells
metal shims ("shoe shields") separately (see www.crankbrothers.com).
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