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mallet maintenance
Very little maintenance is required with Mallet pedals. In
normal conditions, the bearings are waterproof and all materials
are rust-resistant. There is no need to lubricate the exterior
of the pedal. The pedals are generally self-cleaning and in
most cases, dried mud and dirt will fall off on their own.
You should occasionally inspect your pedals for damage, wear,
or excessive play.
Cleats: Eventually the cleats will wear out and need to be
replaced. Inspect the cleats regularly and look for signs
of wear. If you are inadvertently pulling out of the pedals
(without twisting), then there is a good chance that the cleats
are worn out. Another sign of wear is a feeling that the pedal
is sloppy. The cleats are made of a material, which is softer
than the pedal body bars. This is on purpose so that the cleats
wear rather than the pedal. Cleats generally last about 300-500
hours of riding, depending on style of riding, and riding
conditions.
Adjusting pin height and plate replacement
Using a 2mm hex, adjust the threaded pins to the desiredheight.
Warning: if too high, the pins can interfere witheasy shoe
release and cause you to fall. Be sure that thepins are the
appropriate height for you and your particularshoes. The plates
built onto Mallet 1 pedals are stainlesssteel, and onto Mallet
2 and 3 pedals are aluminum, andinclude spare stainless steel
plates. It is easy to replacethe plates by removing the screws
as shown.
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