Keo Carbons

IanLD

Picked up a pair of Keo Carbons off Ebay. Bit miffed as they seem to have had a lot more wear than described, but using them on the bike.

I've noticed that there is a small amount of play in each pedal. This can be felt by trying to twist the pedal body whilst keeping the crank still. I can feel it on the road too.

Is it normal to feel some play with Keo Carbons, or should I be stripping them down and re-greasing (or have I been sold a pup :? )

Ken Night

I have the Classics and Ti/carbons

both developed play, and I thought about replacing the bearings. You can get these easily, however, by tightening the plastic/resin nut, 1/8th of a turn, play was removed in all cases

The resin nuts are different in the Classics and Ti's-the former require a special tool, made in plastic and costing pence, the latter require an 18mm ring wrench

IanLD

Thanks Ken,

The Carbons seem to be the same as the Ti and it looks like an 18mm spanner will do the trick. Is it worth stripping them down first?

Ken Night

I would take the axles out, clean and regrease

be careful with the direction you unscrew-R pedal, L thread