Installation

● Torque Specification: 30-35 Nm

● Some crank and crank boot combos may require a pedal washer

● Pendulum L/R - The widest part of the pedal should be closest to the front of your bike

● Void L/R - The leading inboard pin should be pointing towards the ground (Void photos on our website are left side pedal)

General Maintenance

Routinely remove pedals from cranks, slide out axles and wipe all interfaces clean of dirt and debris. This typically takes ~ two minutes and is beneficial to do more often if riding in wet, muddy or very dusty conditions on the regular.

If needed, bearings can be cleaned without removing bearings from pedal. Using a thin blade or pick, gently lift the black seal along the outer race of the bearing and remove it. Flush the bearing thoroughly with brake clean/isopropyl. Let dry fully and re-lube with light lubricant (chain lube works well), then press the seal back into place.

In ultra wet environments, you may choose to pack the bearings with grease and create a grease barrier to protect the bearings and keep water out, though this might reduce the speed and consistency of the pedal self righting.

Service Kits + Parts

Bearings, axles, inboard spacers, and pins are now the same across both Void and Pendulum pedals.

Our design requires precise tolerances between the bearings, bore and center spacer. The bearings we use are optimized for our specific application, and even small variations in size can result in binding or play. For this reason, aftermarket replacements are very unlikely to work, especially in the Pendulums.

Troubleshooting

If your Pendulums are not self righting or are binding, start here:

Torque

Ensure your pedals are torqued to 30NM and haven’t loosened

Install with Pedal Washers

If the recess on your crank arm is slightly beveled (common on carbon cranks), has imperfections, or is smaller than the pedal’s inboard spacer, it can create an uneven surface for the spacer to rest on. This may cause the inboard spacer to rub against the bearing’s outer race, resulting in binding or added resistance. Adding a pedal washer should resolve this!

This will also happen with some crank/crank boot combos, or if the recessed area of the crank is deeper than the raised part of the spacer. In this case, you can stack two pedal washers or remove the boots completely.

In addition, adding a pedal washer can provide a bit more clearance from the crank arm and help prevent build up of any dirt/debris while riding.

Maintenance

Perform routine maintenance as mentioned above. Inspect the axle head and inboard spacer for any wear or damage that may be causing additional friction. Check bearings for any sticky spots. Replace any parts as needed.

If issues persist after these initial steps, don’t worry, we’re here to help! Please reach out to us at info@outliermtb.com