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2004-07-16 9:19 AM

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Subject: removing old pedals
Any suggestions on removing old pedals that just won't budge? Tried last night and couldn't get any leverage. Tried leaning the opposite pedal against a pole but to no avail. Really don't want to pay the shop. Thanks in advance, Mark

2004-07-16 9:47 AM
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Subject: RE: removing old pedals
I assume you know that one of the pedals (I think the left one) is reverse threaded - when you're removing it, seems like you're tightening. But other than that, I agree with you-its a pain. Maybe a little WD-40 and let it sit for a while. If you have a kid in the 60-90 lb range, have them stand on the opposite pedal-that worked for me last week. Only other advice, and maybe its just personal preference, is to be pushing DOWN with the wrench as opposed to pulling up. Good luck!

Caution - I am not a bike mechanic, just playing one here.

Edited by glf33 2004-07-16 9:49 AM
2004-07-16 10:00 AM
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Subject: RE: removing old pedals
Get a longer wrench. Try some wd 40 let it sit like said before. The pedals are cross threaded. If the bike is upright the wrench turns toward the back of the bike to take the pedals off and the front of the bike to put them on. try a little micro turn to the front and then to the back, try tightening a bit before loosening.
2004-07-16 1:58 PM
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Subject: RE: removing old pedals

The point has been made to make sure you are turning them the right way (toward the rear of the bike regardless of which side)

Do you have an actual pedal wrench? Sometimes getting the right bite on the pedal's wrench face helps

Do you have a 2-4 foot length of pipe? Use it as a breaker bar.Stomp on it if you have to.I keep one with my bike tools for just such stuff.

Liquid wrench works better than WD40 for breaking stubborn threads loose. (IMHO)

2004-07-16 1:58 PM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: removing old pedals
thanks for the advice guys. I'll get it done tonight!
2004-07-19 11:33 AM
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Elite
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Subject: RE: removing old pedals
The breaker bar and wd-40 did the trick! thnx again guys. btw after a few minutes I'm happy to report no probs getting in and out of the pedals. Took my first ride sat am and took 2 minutes off my previous time. Even better i followed that 16 mi. ride with a 4 mi. run my longest brick to date!
Oly here I come! THANKS, Mark

2004-07-19 1:07 PM
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Subject: RE: removing old pedals
Hey, I just got my first set of clipless—and it was awesome, wasn't it? Have fun and try not to tip over!
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