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Cover for MTB pedal?

  • 21-02-2014 2:37pm
    #1
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 459 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,
    I've rounded the end of my pedal that sits in the crank arm with an 8mm allen key. I was turning the correct way, just used a cheap allen I think. Anyway, are there covers you can buy for mtb pedals to pop on and then use as flat ordinary pedals? I just installed a childs seat and would rather the flat type pedal to use with runners when jnr is in it. It would be handy to have the option of using the mtb pedals or not.

    Such a small thing can cause so much hassle. Its hardened steel so I can't drill into the pedal (I tried and killed two bits). I didn't want to remove the crank and bring it to a toolshop so a pedal cover thingy might work.

    Cheers!


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Paranoid Mandroid wrote: »
    Hi Folks,
    I've rounded the end of my pedal that sits in the crank arm with an 8mm allen key. I was turning the correct way, just used a cheap allen I think. Anyway, are there covers you can buy for mtb pedals to pop on and then use as flat ordinary pedals? I just installed a childs seat and would rather the flat type pedal to use with runners when jnr is in it. It would be handy to have the option of using the mtb pedals or not.

    Such a small thing can cause so much hassle. Its hardened steel so I can't drill into the pedal (I tried and killed two bits). I didn't want to remove the crank and bring it to a toolshop so a pedal cover thingy might work.

    Cheers!

    Use a 15mm spanner on opposite side of crank?

    Fit double sided pedals and leave them on?

    Or maybe these?
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-m424-clipless-spd-mtb-pedals/rp-prod7808

    Refit pedals with copper grease or at least decent agricultural/marine grease on threads


  • #3
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Would a pedal wrench work?


  • #4
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Would a pedal wrench work?

    They should, they are typically 15mm. I should have been clearer.

    Bloody moderators:pac:


  • #5
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 459 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    Cheers folks,
    Problem there is I can't get the pedal off to replace with that type of pedal. Also , a pedal wrench wouldn't work as the metal is smooth and cone shaped (if you get me), there is nothing to lock into to turn. I tried to use a vice grips but can't get a good enough grip. I even tried to roughen the surface with a hacksaw and nothing, I might as well have used my finger.

    So I have two options (or maybe one really):
    1. remove pedal: spot weld an old allen key into it or take it to a tool shop
    2. leave the pedal in and buy some kind of cover to attach to the mtb pedal if such a thing exists


  • #6
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    ford2600 wrote: »
    They should, they are typically 15mm. I should have been clearer.

    Bloody moderators:pac:

    It was directed at the OP, not you :)


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  • #7
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Have you tried WD-40 plus this?

    vise-grips-590.jpg

    Vise grips provide super hard grip.


  • #8
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 459 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    Alek wrote: »
    Have you tried this

    ?

    Cheers. I did yes.


  • #9
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    If you do not need the pedal anymore, I would use an angle grinder to flatten the spindle on two sides, so it can take a spanner.

    It may be easier than welding the allen key in...


  • #10
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Welding, vice grips, angle grinders, some poster with a tractor handle......

    Am I in right forum....

    Try here?
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=845


  • #11
    dave_o_brien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭dave_o_brien


    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bpd-90-feetrest-spd-pedal-adaptors/

    Shamefully, I stick these (or actually, Shimano's version of them) onto my cyclocross bike to commute on. Look naff, function admirably.


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  • #12
    Paranoid Mandroid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 459 ✭✭Paranoid Mandroid


    Alek wrote: »
    If you do not need the pedal anymore, I would use an angle grinder to flatten the spindle on two sides, so it can take a spanner.

    It may be easier than welding the allen key in...

    Cheers, that's a good idea, never thought of that. I must look to see if aldi or lidl are doing grinders at the minute.
    dave_o_brien wrote: »
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bpd-90-feetrest-spd-pedal-adaptors/

    Shamefully, I stick these (or actually, Shimano's version of them) onto my cyclocross bike to commute on. Look naff, function admirably.

    Ah, thanks, that might be the job. You are right, they look awful but thats the least of my worries with a child seat attached to the back. I'll be wearing my boards neck buff right up over my nose for that.

    Another stupid thing I did was to take the pedal apart to see if I could find some kind of handy wedge. Bad idea, i was on my knees looking for bearings and covered in grease. Might have to put that mess back together. Thanks for all of the posts.


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