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How do you change pedals?

  • 03-07-2014 03:24PM
    #1
    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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  • 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


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


    Thanks both!

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


  • 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


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


    Thanks again


  • 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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  • 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..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,600 ✭✭✭Ryath


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


  • 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...


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


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

    ... which is exactly half the time


  • 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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  • 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 :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,600 ✭✭✭Ryath


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


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