How to fit new pedals ? noob

Jonny-88
Jonny-88 Posts: 14
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
Ok, so I have a Gt avalanche 1.0 and I'm getting some new flat pedals. Trouble is I don't know how to fit them, are there any special tools | need.

Thanks

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  • ddoogie
    ddoogie Posts: 4,159
    An adjustable spanner and some grease. The ND side pedal has a reverse thread though. Basically, to tighten your pedals you always wind the spanner away from the back wheel.
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  • Nickle1988
    Nickle1988 Posts: 51
    Pedal spanner or a strong 15mm spanner is all you need
    the only was to push your limits is to overstep then now and then
  • MarvintheAndroid
    MarvintheAndroid Posts: 409
    Invest in a decent quality long pedal spanner from your LBS or internet. This will give the leverage you need. Don't try to use a normal spanner or adjustable wrench. Also have a tube of copaslip handy for lubing the threads during re-assembly.

    Note the L and R markings on the pedals, the left hand side pedal has a left hand (reverse) thread.

    Apply steady firm pressure and don't be afraid to give it some. If you are unlucky and it still won't budge, write back.

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  • Jonny-88
    Jonny-88 Posts: 14
    would this do the job ?

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=10190
  • MarvintheAndroid
    MarvintheAndroid Posts: 409
    Sure thing.

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  • Jonny-88
    Jonny-88 Posts: 14
    So I got some DMR V8 with the greaseport and syring.

    Now where do i put the grease ?

    In the two sentances that it give for instructions it talks about opening up with a 2mm key ...
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I think there is a pin you remove, but failing that just look for somewhere to stick a 2mm allen key!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    i have 2 sets of v8s, the grease goes in a port on one side of each pedal. there is a little grub screw which you undo then put the grease in. IIRC the port is about an inch away from the treaded part of the axle and would be under your foot when cycling.
  • 4banger
    4banger Posts: 36
    normal 15mm spanner has served me well for all my pedal needs for 15 years and can be used for other things apart from bikes.
    Make sure the thread is immaculate and has some decent quality copper slip on before you re-assemble and you shouldn't have any problems. I've had problems with halfords copper slip in the past. You never need that much for anything so save yourself some hassle and get decent stuff.
  • TomR
    TomR Posts: 50
    MarvintheAndroid wrote:
    Don't try to use a normal spanner or adjustable wrench.

    Why not? - It's no different to a pedal spanner except the length... nothing a bit of extra effort won't fix and they're not very likely to come undone unless you're a complete weed.

    Adjustables aren't too good i'll admit, mainly due to the width.
  • TomR
    TomR Posts: 50
    MarvintheAndroid wrote:
    Don't try to use a normal spanner or adjustable wrench.

    Why not? - It's no different to a pedal spanner except the length... nothing a bit of extra effort won't fix and they're not very likely to come undone unless you're a complete weed.

    Adjustables aren't too good i'll admit, mainly due to the width.

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