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How do you change pedals?

  • 03-07-2014 2:24pm
    #1
    pbowenroe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭


    These ones specifically:

    TGILBagl.jpg

    P7iTR7Xl.jpg

    All the videos I have found show how to change SPD pedals which you use an allen key for.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Wicklowrider
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭Wicklowrider


    and remember : The right side pedal has a right-hand thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise). The left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise, installs counterclockwise).

    Heres is a handy site for any repairs you might want to try

    You simply hover mouse over part you are working on

    http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help


  • #3
    pbowenroe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭pbowenroe


    Thanks both!

    edit: Do i need to grease new pedals when installing them?


  • #4
    Wicklowrider
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,029 ✭✭✭Wicklowrider


    Yes, grease them as per the park tools site. You will be glad you did if you ever need to remove them. If you have no grease you can get quality copper grease in any motor factors and it lasts a long time because you don't tend to use that much..... unless you have lots of bikes


  • #5
    pbowenroe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭pbowenroe


    Thanks again


  • #6
    .ak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,308 ✭✭✭✭.ak


    Yeah I made the mistake of turning the left pedal the wrong way cuz it's reversed thread. Also if they're very, very tight you may need a pedal spanner.


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  • #7
    not yet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭not yet


    .ak wrote: »
    Yeah I made the mistake of turning the left pedal the wrong way cuz it's reversed thread. Also if they're very, very tight you may need a pedal spanner.

    We taught you well grasshopper..


  • #8
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey helps me remember which way it is.


  • #9
    check_six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭check_six


    Ryath wrote: »
    Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey helps me remember which way it is.


    Except when it's not...


  • #10
    check_six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭check_six


    check_six wrote: »
    Except when it's not...

    ... which is exactly half the time


  • #11
    pbowenroe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 467 ✭✭pbowenroe


    Can you use WD40 to loosen them? Having a bit of trouble getting them off.


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  • #12
    funnights74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    A good tip when removing pedals is once you have the spanner securely in place tap it a few times with a hammer/heavy spanner, this should loosen it just enough for the pedal to be easily removed, this worked a treat for me and saves you a lot of heaving and puffing :)


  • #13
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭Ryath


    check_six wrote: »
    Except when it's not...
    Oops should have specified driveside crank.


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