mobey - 2011-06-30 9:40 AM Shift the chain to the large chainring on the front. It won't help loosen the pedals, but it will help save busted knuckles from the chainring teeth.
Great tip! I have a scar on my knuckles from this.
Thanks for the help everyone! Got the speedplays off and the cages on this morning. Took it out for a test ride and everything seems to be working smoothly.
What a difference those pedals make. Yikes! I can't believe I road for 6 months with those cages on my bike!