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From David Fiedler,
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Remove Existing Pedals

Pedals with toe clips
Pedals with toe clips
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The first thing you'll need to do is to remove your existing pedals. No matter what kind of pedals you have, the process for taking them off is going to be the same. These pedals have toe clips. With no foot in the pedal, the weight of the cage makes the pedal flip upside down.
  1. Overview
  2. Remove Existing Pedals
  3. Locate the Bolt to Loosen the Old Pedals
  4. Loosen the Pedal from the Crank Arm
  5. Lubricate the Crank Arm
  6. Install the New Clipless Pedals
  7. Try Out Your New Clipless Pedals

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