Clipless Pedal User Manual

Warnings & Precautions
Installation Instructions
Q Factor Adjustment
Cleat & Shim Setup
Reliability and Testing
Warranty

1.0 Warning – Read Before Installation or Use

Read this guide and all other installation, service and maintenance documentation before installing or servicing your pedals.
Bicycle pedals should always be installed, maintained and serviced by a qualified bicycle service technician in accordance with all instructions provided by Wolf Tooth. If you choose to install or service the pedals yourself, you assume all risk and liability for injury or damage.
If you have any questions, issues, or concerns, please contact us by email at sales@wolftoothcomponents.com or call us at 855-965-3284 and leave a message. We will return your call promptly during normal work days and hours.

2.0 Installation Instructions

Apply grease to the threads on the axle.
Thread pedal axles into the corresponding left and right crank arms. If your cranks came with pedal washers, place the washer between the crank and the pedal.
Left pedal axles are left hand (reverse) threaded. Turn counterclockwise to tighten. Right pedals are right hand (standard) threaded. Turn clockwise to tighten.
Use an 8mm hex wrench to tighten the axle. Torque to 35-40Nm.

3.0 Q-factor Adjustment

The Wolf Tooth CTRL-ALT-DEL family of pedals all share the ability to easily adjust the Q-factor (distance from axle flange to center of binding) between 51/55/59 mm. All pedals ship in the middle 55 mm position. Note that using the narrower Q-factor settings may make unclipping difficult with wider trail shoes due to contact between the shoe and crank arm. Always verify your ability to unclip in various crank-arm orientations before riding if you change the Q-factor setting!

TOOLS REQUIRED

3mm hex wrench
6mm hex wrench
8mm hex wrench
Torque wrench
Grease

Step 1

Remove the end cap with a 6mm hex wrench.

Step 2

Remove the axle bolt with a 3mm hex wrench while holding the axle with an 8mm hex wrench. Note that the axle bolt on the right pedal has a knurled head and is left-hand threaded, and you will turn clockwise to loosen it. The axle bolt on the left pedal is right-hand threaded, and you will turn counterclockwise to loosen it.

Step 3

Slide the axle out of the pedal body.

Step 4

Use the 6mm wrench to push the bearings out. There will be a bearing spacer on either side of the bearing stack. If the inboard spacer does not fall out with the bearings, use a pick or hex key to poke it out.

Step 5

Reinstall the axle.

Step 6

Reinstall the bearings and spacers in the order depending on the desired Q-Factor.

Step 7

Reinstall the axle, and screw in the axle bolt. Remember the right pedal uses a left-hand threaded axle bolt and you will turn counterclockwise to tighten. The left pedal uses a right-hand threaded axle bolt and you will turn clockwise to tighten.

Step 8

Torque the axle bolt to 5Nm.

Step 9

Reinstall the end cap.

Step 10

Torque the end cap to 7Nm.

Step 11

Check that the pedal spins smoothly and is free of play.

4.0 Cleat and Shim Setup

Proper installation of the cleat is critical for optimal performance and feel with any clipless pedal. Your Wolf Tooth clipless pedals come with a cleat kit that includes two cleats, two cleat washers, four cleat screws, and two cleat shims.

Step 1

First install the cleats without the cleat shims. Place the washer in the cleat, choose the desired location on your shoe. Put a small dab of grease on each screw and start threading the screws in.

Step 2

As the screws start to tighten up, alternate back and forth between the screws, a quarter turn at a time. This method helps to compress the cleat into the base of the shoe evenly, and will help prevent the cleat from twisting. Finish tightening with a torque wrench and torque to 6Nm.

Step 3

Put your shoes on and clip in and out of your pedals. Ensure the binding tension on the pedals is cranked all the way loose for this test. If it is difficult to clip in, or you have to press down really hard in order to get clipped in, and difficult to clip out, the cleat is likely too deep within the channel of the shoe and you will need to use the shims.

Step 4

Remove the cleats, and place the cleat shim between the shoe and the cleat.

Step 5

Repeat the previous steps, tightening the cleat down while alternating between the screws.
Finish tightening with a torque wrench and torque to 6Nm.

Step 6

Put your shoes back on and clip in and out of the pedals again. It should feel crisp while clipping in and smooth to clip out.

Step 7

Once you have the cleat height dialed, you can adjust the tension on the pedals to your desired setting, and you are ready to ride.

5.0 Reliability and Testing

Clipless pedals have been tested by an independent laboratory to verify that they meet the ISO 4210 safety standards. We have also performed extensive in-house testing on specially constructed equipment that exceeds the industry standards.

6.0 Warranty

Your new Wolf Tooth Clipless pedals are warrantied for defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. The warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. The warranty is at the sole discretion of Wolf Tooth Components, LLC and is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective part(s), and this is the sole remedy of the warranty. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, routine maintenance, improper installation or use. Wolf Tooth Components, LLC shall not be responsible for incidental or any other costs incurred by the user or warranty service provider that are not expressly covered by this warranty. Any modifications to the pedals or failure to follow installation and maintenance instructions voids the warranty. The user assumes all risk of injury or property damage if the pedals are modified or used improperly. Warranty duration and laws may vary from state to state and country to country.

Always contact us before returning a pedal for warranty evaluation (or any service). Include a detailed written description of the issue along with photos showing the issue if it is visible. Email with the subject “pedal warranty” to: warranty@wolftoothcomponents.com

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Periodically inspect pedals for wear, damage, or loose components.
Clean pedals with a damp cloth. Never pressure wash or spray water directly into the lip seal.
The Wolf Tooth Clipless pedals are designed to keep moisture and debris out of the internal components of the pedals. Maintaining clean pedals with properly lubricated internal components will maximize the longevity of the pedals.
Clipless rebuild services, as well as replacement parts and kits are available from wolftoothcomponents.com. If you have any questions or concerns about your pedals please contact sales@wolftoothcomponents.com .