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2014-09-27 6:27 PM

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Subject: Changing pedals
Upgraded today to a 2014 a trek Madone 3.1. First CF bike for me after 3 years with a entry level Felt Z80. Trying to change the pedals and cannot get them to budge. Used an Allen wrench, but there is no leverage. Any thoughts here or is it a pure leverage game?


2014-09-27 7:00 PM
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Liquid Wrench and patience.  Might want to slip some kind of pipe over the allen wrench to extend your leverage. Make sure you are going in the right direction on each  pedal.

 

 



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2014-09-27 7:33 PM
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Invest in a good pedal wrench......you'll need it again.

2014-09-27 7:34 PM
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2014-09-27 7:46 PM
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Get a pedal wrench.

I tried getting my pedals off for the first time with an allen wrench (with a pipe to get more leverage) and I started stripping the hexagon inside the pedal and nearly snapped the wrench itself.
2014-09-27 9:29 PM
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in addition to a decent pedal wrench...make sure you are turning the wrench in the correct direction.

An easy way to remember is with the crank arm forward, pull the wrench upward.

this means turn the other crank arm forward and do the same.

Usually you can hold onto the other pedal, and get enough leverage. If it's really stuck, you might have to try the liquid wrench idea, or
make a longer lever arm using an old seat post onto the allen wrench, or something like that.

a good pedal wrench like a Park PW-5 should give enough leverage though.


2014-09-27 11:01 PM
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I remember the phrase"back off". Rotating the pedal wrench toward the back wheel removes the pedal.
2014-09-28 6:23 PM
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Thanks. It took a little Liquid wrench and a lot of force. I stood on the Allen wrench to get it to move. Job done, new ride ready to go!
2014-09-29 7:23 AM
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Pedals tighten as you pedal. When you install new pedal be sure to apply grease to the threads. During your normal annual maintenance you should remove the pedal and reinstall thius will prevent you from experiencing the same problem in the future.
2014-09-29 10:15 AM
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The local bike shops I go to are pretty good. When I get in a jam like that I usually find someone like this to do it. Sometimes they won't charge at all if you've bought a lot of stuff from them. If they do it's usually only about 10 dollars. It can be worth it to keep my blood pressure down.

2014-09-29 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Invest in a good pedal wrench......you'll need it again.

Glad I did after breaking at least one allen wrench. The pedal wrench has just that extra bit of leverage compared to a regular wrench which makes all the difference.



2014-09-29 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Invest in a good pedal wrench......you'll need it again.





I got a set of metric crescents at Harbor Freight that were thin enough to fit in between the pedal platform and the mount on the crank.
Cost me about a 3rd the cost of a pedal wrench...AND...I have a nice usable set of metric crescents around the house.

First purchase I've made all year that made my wife happy. Well, not exactly happy...but not grouchy!

I kid, I kid.


Hessma....I have the same bike.. Although a vintage from the prior year. I'm pretty dang happy with it.

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2014-09-29 11:41 AM
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Subject: RE: Changing pedals
Originally posted by jhaack39

Originally posted by Left Brain

Invest in a good pedal wrench......you'll need it again.





I got a set of metric crescents at Harbor Freight that were thin enough to fit in between the pedal platform and the mount on the crank.
Cost me about a 3rd the cost of a pedal wrench...AND...I have a nice usable set of metric crescents around the house.

First purchase I've made all year that made my wife happy. Well, not exactly happy...but not grouchy!

I kid, I kid.


I believe the 15mm open end fits most pedals(if not all).
2014-09-29 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by jhaack39

Originally posted by Left Brain

Invest in a good pedal wrench......you'll need it again.





I got a set of metric crescents at Harbor Freight that were thin enough to fit in between the pedal platform and the mount on the crank.
Cost me about a 3rd the cost of a pedal wrench...AND...I have a nice usable set of metric crescents around the house.

First purchase I've made all year that made my wife happy. Well, not exactly happy...but not grouchy!

I kid, I kid.


I believe the 15mm open end fits most pedals(if not all).


Yah....not sure why I was talking about crescent wrenches. Maybe because there's one sitting on my desk right here. You're right...it's open-ended ones and I think it's the 15 mm that I use. The key was finding one thin enough to fit. And when you think of a "thin" wrench, the concept of "cheap" comes to mind. And when it comes to "cheap" tools, nobody beats Harbor Freight. So cheap, it's not uncommon (I own a factory) for us to buy 2 of whatever, knowing one's going to break.

I think I paid like $4.98 or something for the set.

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2014-09-29 12:06 PM
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Subject: RE: Changing pedals
I use speedplay pedals, any open end wrench will work. Don't need a thin one to fit, but other models may.
2014-09-29 2:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Changing pedals
another trick that will give you a surprising amount of force is to put your allen wrench in the pedal at an angle that you can grip it and the crank arm like a pair or pliers and squeeze. Just don't wrap the tips of your fingers around the crank arm or you will cuss when it snaps free.. lol


2014-09-29 7:09 PM
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Originally posted by jhaack39

Originally posted by Left Brain

Invest in a good pedal wrench......you'll need it again.





I got a set of metric crescents at Harbor Freight that were thin enough to fit in between the pedal platform and the mount on the crank.
Cost me about a 3rd the cost of a pedal wrench...AND...I have a nice usable set of metric crescents around the house.

First purchase I've made all year that made my wife happy. Well, not exactly happy...but not grouchy!

I kid, I kid.


Hessma....I have the same bike.. Although a vintage from the prior year. I'm pretty dang happy with it.


Good to hear! cant wait for my first ride, but it will have to wait until the weekend!
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