For more information on maintenance on updated installation guidelines, please visit www.8DegreePedal.com
PEDALS
Congratulations on your purchase from 8 Degree Pedal!
To ensure the best performance and longest service life from your 8 Degree Pedals, please read and carefully follow these installation instructions. Maintenance instructions will be posted on www.8DegreePedal.com
How It Works: The 8 Degree Pedal is the first ever flat floating pedal that is designed to assist in providing natural foot and knee alignment while pedaling. Our pedal requires no clips, straps or clip-on shoes. Only normal flat riding shoes with a uniform / monotread pattern are required. Our pedal has an internal spring-loaded mechanism that self-centers and provides self-floating compensation with increasing resistance while floating occurs from 0 degrees center to +/- 4 degrees each way for a total of 8 degrees of float. This gradual increasing resistance is key to self-float compensation.
How To Use Pedals: Simply get into a normal riding position and center ball of feet on center of pedal as in (FIG. 2). This is the same position as if you had a clipless pedal system and is the proper foot positioning. Simply pedal and pedals will automatically rotate (+) and (–) in the direction as your feet and knee alignment like them to be. Pedals will resist overfloat with the internal spring resistance. While riding if for some reason you feel your feet are out of alignment, simply lift that foot, pedal will automatically re-center, reset foot, and pedal is recalibrated at zero degrees and ready for +/- 4 degrees of float. For spring selection, see below as pedals are provided with middle range resistance springs from the factory.
Spring Options And Replacement: The pedals come with 3 spring tension options for the rider’s preference: 40 lb. green strong springs, 30 lb. blue medium springs and 20 lb. red light springs. The pedal comes installed with 30 lb. blue medium springs which should cater to most riders. The strong and light springs seem to work best for heavier/more aggressive and lighter/less aggressive riding styles respectively. Choose the springs that work best for you. Tools are included.
To Replace The Springs: Ensure the spring plug recessed cavity is completely clean and dirt free before removal of spring plug shown in (FIG. 1). Failure to do this could lead to dirt getting in the spring plunger port and can cause damage to the mechanism. While pedals are installed on the crank of the bike or with pedals in a soft jaw vice so that they don’t get scratched. Position the spring plugs so they face horizontal for this process. Use the 6mm Allen wrench and turn the spring plug counterclockwise to completely remove the spring plug as shown in (FIG. 1). Once removed, use a skinny flathead screwdriver to reach inside the spring and angle a bit for tension on the spring to pull the spring out. Replace with new springs. Green is strong, blue is medium, red is light tension. Reinstall the spring plug (FIG. 1), maintain straight alignment and tighten snug. Torque specs are 8 N-m or 71 in-lb. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten snug. Do not overtighten as damage could occur. Repeat same steps for the other side of the pedal.
Pedal Discomfort: For any reason if the floating pedals cause you irritation or discomfort, stop using them and check your footing position or choose other tension springs provided.
Caution! 8 Degree Pedals should be installed by a qualified cycling mechanic using appropriate professional tools to ensure pedals are installed according to proper specifications. Threads that are too loose or too tight can cause failure. Improper installation may void the product’s warranty. Carefully read all instructions before installing 8 Degree Pedals. If installing 8 Degree Pedals in conjunction with another manufacturer’s components, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions in addition to the recommended practices included in this manual for proper installation procedures. 8 Degree Pedals do not have reflectors. Check your local laws for the suitability of using these pedals on public roads.
Warning! Improper installation, usage or maintenance of this product may lead to loss of control of the bicycle and result in premature component failure and/or serious personal INJURY OR DEATH. For your safety, read and follow the supplied installation instructions, which are also available on www.8DegreePedal.com
1. Preparation
·8 Degree Pedals are designed to work with 9/16th 20 TPI tread cranks. Confirm that the pedal and crank threads match.
·8 Degree Pedals can be used on indoor exercise cycling equipment.
2. Installation
·Grease the pedal threads before installation using waterproof grease (FIG. 3).
·Before installing the pedal, make sure you place the pedal washer in between the pedal axle and the crank. Pedal washers are provided by the crank manufacturer.
·Left and right hand pedal threads differ. Identify the left and right hand pedals (FIG. 3) and install on the corresponding crankarm.
·Right hand pedals: screw thread in clockwise direction to tighten and counter-clockwise direction to loosen. (as seen when looking at the end of the pedal body.)
·Left hand pedals: screw thread in counter-clockwise direction to tighten and clockwise direction to loosen (as seen when looking at the end of the pedal body.)
·Using a calibrated torque wrench, tighten pedals to 35-55 Nm of torque. Retighten to confirm torque after first ride and subsequently as necessary if you notice loosening.
·Make sure the pedal flange area is flush with the crank arm surface. There should be no gap between the pedal flange and crank arm.
3. Maintenance
·Clean your pedals after riding in wet or muddy conditions. Do not pressure wash pedals or spray water directly into the seals.
·If you notice damage, excessive play in the axle, or otherwise unusual performance from your pedals, visit us at www.8DegreePedal.com for more information.
·8 Degree Pedal provides maintenance/replacement kits for our pedals. Contact us at Support@8DegreePedal.com for more details.
4. Warranty
Please refer to www.8DegreePedal.com for pedal warranty details.
5. Product Overview
*All tools needed are metric. Do not use imperial sized tools for installation as you will risk damaging the tool interfaces. Do not use ball-nose tools when performing maintenance.
Pedal is extremely durable with low maintenance required. Recommend between 50-100 hours of use prior to maintenance for disassembly, inspections, cleanings and lubrication. However, depending on the riding conditions and exposure to dirt and mud, maintenance is recommended more frequently. For maintenance procedures go to www.8DegreePedal.com in the support section.
Grip Pins Instructions: Your pedals are pre-installed with 2-sided grip pins, to extend 4.8mm above the pedal surface. For Taller Grip: Flip the pins over for a 6.3mm height using an Allen wrench as needed. Note: The 4 center plate pins cannot be flipped, as they secure the center plate.
Optional Less-Aggressive Grip Pins: Included are spare grip pins for a less aggressive grip option. To install, remove the existing 2-sided grip pins with the provided Allen wrench. Insert the new grip pins and tighten firmly with the same wrench. Note: There are 4 longer threaded pins required for the center plate. Use these along with the 4 split ring lock washers removed from the original setup.
Important Maintenance Tip: If any pins become loose, apply a small amount of blue Loctite and/or snug them down with the wrench as needed.
Included In Box: Less aggressive optional pedal grips (4 grips longer for plate), 2mm Allen wrench, 6 mm Allen wrench, and E4 star wrench for installed grips.
