TATZE TWO-FACE Bicycle Pedal Instructions

BICYCLE PEDAL
INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the instructions carefully.
If the warnings are not followed, your shoes may not come out of the pedals when you intend or they may come out unexpectedly or accidentally, and severe injury may result.

IMPORTANT NOTES

FOR ALL PEDALS:

1. Read these instructions carefully before using this product.
2. Always ensure pedal axles are tightly secured to crank arms before each ride.
3. Pedals should be checked for loose, worn or damaged parts, as these can cause injury.
4. If the pedals are used on public roads, appropriate reflectors must be applied.
5. Consult a bicycle dealer or the manufacturer (https://tatze-bike.com/pages/kontakt) if you have any questions or doubts to follow the procedures.

FOR CLIPLESS PEDALS:

1. When choosing shoes, note that these are intended for clipless pedals and follow the instructions of the shoe manufacturer.
2. Use the supplied TATZE cleats. Use of other cleats may be unsafe and will void the warranty.
3.  these pedals are designed to release the connection between shoe and pedal only by an action of the rider. Automatic release, for example in the event of a fall, is not intended.
4. If a foot is about to be put down quickly, be prepared to release the connection or release the connection early to ensure that the shoe is free in time.
5. Incorrect use may result in injury.

LIMITED WARRANTY

1. This product is warranted under normal use against manufacturing and material defects, for the original purchaser and for one year from the date of purchase.
2.  The user assumes all risks of personal injury, damage to or failure of the product when it is used in stunt or acrobatic jumps or similar activities.
3. When using pedals with titanium axles, the maximum rider weight is 90kg.
4. This warranty does not cover any incidental or consequential damages, such as personal injury or other damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, abuse, modification, normal wear and tear, improper assembly or maintenance.
5. When returning a defective TATZE product for warranty purposes, the claimant must provide proof of purchase and a written description of damages.
6. There are no other warranties implied except this express limited warranty.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

FOR ALL PEDALS:

1. Pedals need to be serviced if:
   1.1. rotating pedal emits noise
   1.2. rotation by hand feels rough
   1.3. there is a play in the bearings

2. The bearings should be cleaned and regrease at least once every 12 months, or at least once every 6 months if riding predominantly in wet conditions. Do this as shown in Figure 1.

3. Damaged bearings should be replaced.

4. Replace pedals with damaged axles or pedal bodies.

5. Damaged or heavily worn PINs must be removed or replaced.

6. Check the pedals for loose parts and tighten them before continuing to use the pedals.

FOR CLIPLESS PEDALS:

1. Before each ride, ensure cleats are secured tightly to shoe soles.
2. To function properly, pedals and cleats must be kept free of debris and reasonably clean.
3. Clean and lubricate the click mechanism 3-4 times per season. For example, use chain oil or similar products and spray it on the springs and between the pedal body and the binding.
4. Minimize walking in cleated shoes as this accelerates wear.
5.  Replace pedals with badly worn or damaged bindings.
6. Cleats that are badly worn, feel loose in pedal binding, or are difficult to disengage, should be replaced.
7. Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use.
8. Occasional lubrication of cleat bolts will help prevent rust and seizure.
9. In order to work properly, the binding must be engaged with a tension of the spring.

PEDAL SERVICE:

1. Unscrew end cap (1)

2. Turn the axle (8) against the hexagon nut (2)
   Attention! right pedal => left-hand thread, left pedal => right-hand thread

3. Pull the axle (8) out of the pedal body

4. Remove seals (6/7) (2 seals on TWO-FACE and MC-AIR, one seal on MC-FLY)

5. Thoroughly clean all parts
   5.1 With an optional TATZE Refresh Kit all bearings and seals can be renewed

6. Apply grease to the bushing (9)

7. Place seal (6/7) on the tip of the axle

8. Slowly push the axle into the pedal body with a slight twisting motion

9. Turn axle (8) with 10 Nm against hexagon nut (2). Attention, insert washer (3)!

10. Screw in end cap (1) with 10 Nm (Composite Pedals with 2,5 Nm!)

11. Final Check: The axle must be smooth and firmly connected to the pedal body!

The axle bearing unit shown here is valid for the following pedals:

1. TWO-FACE, TWO-FACE TI & TWO-FACE Composite
2. MC-AIR & MC-AIR TI
3. MC-FLY & MC-FLY TI
4. LINK & LINK Composite

Components:

1. End cap
2. Fastening nut
3. Washer
4. Ball bearing ¹
5. Needle or plain bearing ²
6. Seal inside ³
7. Seal outside
8. Steel or titanium axle
9. Bushing for seals

¹…for TWO-FACE Composite, LINK Composite and LINK 2x ball bearings
²…for TWO-FACE Composite, LINK Composite and LINK plain bearing, others needle bearing
³…at MC-FLY no seal inside

INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS

A) ATTACH PEDALS TO THE CRANK
The right pedal is installed in a clockwise (right-hand thread) and the left pedal in a counterclockwise (left-hand thread) direction.

1. Lightly lubricate axle threads with grease.
   Attention! With titanium axles, creaking noises can occur without lubrication of the axle thread!

2. Attach the axle to the thread of the crank and tighten it from the other side with a 6mm Allen key and a torque of 33 Nm.

B) FOR CLIPLESS PEDALS:

1. ASSEMBLY OF THE CLEAT

The left and right cleats are identical – the pointed end faces the toe of the shoe.

1. Grease the fixing screws slightly.

2. Use a 4mm Allen key and put loose screws and cleat on the shoe.
   2.1. The midline of the cleat should be positioned over the imaginary line of foot pads.
   2.2.Mount the cleat first exactly in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shoe.

3. Tighten the cleats with 10 Nm.

4. Adapt the position of the cleat if necessary after a test drive to find the best position.

• … the insole/cleat platelet can be used either under the shoe sole for pressure distribution or under the cleat for distance adjustment.
  C) SHOE/PEDAL USE
  The tension adjuster is located on the rear binding. To adjust rear binding tension, use a 3mm Allen key to turn the tension adjuster.

  1. Increase tension in a clockwise direction (+) for a more secure shoe/pedal bind, but more difficult engagement and disengagement.
  2. Decrease tension in a counter-clockwise-direction (-) for a less secure shoe/pedal bind, but easier engagement and disengagement.
  3. Engage cleated shoes in pedals by aligning the cleat between front and rear bindings while pushing down.
  4. Disengage by twisting heel outwards (away from bicycle). Cleat will also release by twisting heel inwards if necessary (for emergency situations only). Unclicking works best when the shoe is moved with some outward momentum and without pressure on the pedal. Turning the shoe slowly with pressure on the pedal makes unclicking more difficult. The connection is also released by turning the heel inwards if necessary (only for emergencies).
  5. If you have never used clipless pedals before or are still unconfident, take your time to get used to the function. Make sure the release hardness is at the lowest setting, with some residual tension on the spring. Sit on the bike with one foot firmly planted on the ground. Practice clicking in and out first while stationary and then in a traffic-free area until you have adequate confidence in using the click mechanism. Since even very similar clipless pedal systems can behave differently when clicking in and out, test each new pedal to adjust to the function before using the pedal in traffic or off-road.
  6. The cleat will not necessarily disconnect when you lose the balance on the bike. Should a problem be foreseeable, disconnect the shoe from the pedal early.
  7. If the heel swings to the side when pedaling, e.g. in a sway pedal, the cleat can release unintentionally. This situation can lead to a fall and subsequent injuries. This can be countered by adjusting the release hardness appropriately. Test each change of the release hardness on a traffic-free and flat terrain.

IMPORTANT! The binding tension should be the same for both pedals to achieve an uniform effect when clicking in and out. The spring must have a minimum tension so that the binding rocker has no play. If the spring tension is very low, a strong pull of the shoe to the rear can cause a release.

D) ADAPTATION OF THE CONTACT PRESSURE
For a more defined connection between shoe and pedal on the clipless side, the TATZE clipless pedals (TWO-FACE and MC-FLY) offering some adjustment options. To tune the connection to your personal preferences, follow these  steps:

1. As a starting point, the cleat without cleat platelet should be attached to the shoe.
2. Click-in the shoe and check the following points:
   2.1. The contact pressure corresponds to your preferences: In this case, no further settings are necessary.
   2.2. Click-in is too difficult or impossible: Attach the cleat platelet under the cleat (see Fig. 2).
   2.3. There is too much clearance between the shoe and the pedal after clicking-in:
   Attach the PINs for the contact pressure adjustment so that they protrude 1mm above the pedal body (see Fig. 4 & 7, pt. 11). Click-in the shoe again, check the result and change the height of the pins until the desired contact pressure is applied.

IMPORTANT: When adjusting the contact pressure, make sure that the disconnecting function of the binding is not restricted by an inappropriately high contact pressure.
WARNING!
Do not use the pedals and cleats in any way other than as described in these user´s manuals. The cleats are designed to engage and release from the pedals when the cleats and pedals are facing forward. Read the cleat assembly instructions on how to install the cleats. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

TRAIL COMBINED PEDAL

A. COMPONENTS:

1. Pedal body
2. Pedal axle
3. Front binding
4. Rear binding
5. Tension adjuster
6. Flat nut (2x)
7. Insole/Cleat platelet (2x)
8. Cleat bolts (4x)
9. Cleat washer (2x)
10. Cleat (2x)
11. PINS for optional adjustment of the contact pressure of the shoe (8x) (not for TWO-FACE Composite)
12. PINS (14x flat-side) (for TWO-FACE Composite 10x)

B. SUPPLIED SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS:

1. Regular PINS (4x) and Hex nut 4mm (1x) (not for TWO-FACE Composite)
2. PINS for adjusting the contact pressure (12x) and Allen key 2mm (1x) (not for TWO-FACE Composite)

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1. Allen key 6 mm /3 mm/2 mm
2. Hex nut 4mm / 8mm

ULTRA THIN FLAT PEDAL FOR DH – SHOES

A. COMPONENTS:

1. Pedal body
2. Pedal axle
3. PINS standard mounting
4. Optional PINS (not for LINK Composite)

B. SUPPLIED SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS:

1. PINS (8x LINK, 2x LINK Composite)
2. Hex nut / Allen key fur spare PINS

C. REQIRED TOOLS:

1. Allen key 6mm
2. Hex nut 4mm / 8mm

ALLROUND FLAT PEDAL FOR EVERY SHOE PROFILE

A. COMPONENTS:

1. Pedal body
2. Pedal axle
3. PINS

B. SUPPLIED SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS:

1. PINS (4x)
2. Hex nut 4mm (1x)

C. REQIRED TOOLS:

1. Allen key 6mm
2. Hex nut 4mm / 8mm

GRAVEL / ENDURO/DH – CLIPLESS-PEDAL

A. COMPONENTS:

1. Pedal body
2. Pedal axle
3. Front binding
4. Rear binding
5. Tension adjuster
6. Flat nut (2x)
7. Insole/Cleat platelet (2x)
8. Cleat bolts (4x)
9. Cleat washer (2x)
10. Cleat (2x)
11. PINs for optional adjustment of the contact pressure of the shoe (20x)

B. SUPPLIED SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS:

1. PINS for adjusting the contact pressure (20x)
2. Allen key 2mm (1x)

REQUIRED TOOLS:

1. Allen key 6 mm /3 mm/2 mm
2. Hex nut 8mm

Version: ELO172-V6
TATZE bike-components GmbH
Amberg 71, 6334 Schwoich, Tyrol/Austria
Designed by TATZE bike-components in Tyrol/Austria assembled in Taiwan.

References

• MTB Pedale - TATZE
• Kontaktiere TATZE bike-components

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