How do I know I have this issue?
Your pedals will be misaligned, or your crank arms or pedals have become loose. They may become loose enough that they fall off.
Additionally, the thread on your pedal screws will be worn/damaged so that you cannot adjust the pedals yourself.
What causes this issue?
This happens when the pedals are installed incorrectly - e.g. when the left pedal is installed on the right crank and vice versa.
Is this issue covered by warranty?
Where to have this issue fixed?
This issue is not specific to Cowboy bikes, so once you have received your parts, it's quickest to visit your local bike shop, which can fix this in a few minutes.
Local Bike Shop: We recommend visiting your local bike shop to easily and quickly fix this issue, sharing the instructions below.
Spare Parts Required
Once you have confirmed this as your issue, we will send you an email to confirm the shipment of the following parts:
Crank arms
Spindle bolt
If required, pedal set (not normally needed)
Tools Required
Crank Puller - your local bike shop will have this.
6mm Allen key - available in your Cowboy accessory pack or any hardware store.
Repair Instructions
You can share these instructions with your local bike shop:
Step 1: If it's the first time this happens, tighten the crank arm to 35-45Nm.
Step 2: Replace the crank using this tutorial