Fitting Gusset Slim Jims - Pedal Spanner or Allen Key?

Gizzo
Gizzo Posts: 18
edited June 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Sorry for the numpty question, but does anyone know if I need to go out and buy a spanner to fit these, or will a big-ass allen key suffice?

They're on mail-order and should arrive this weekend - my mallets will come off with a big-ass allen key and I just realised that I don't have a spanner for pedals!! :oops:

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  • norco forever
    norco forever Posts: 1,177
    you need a 13mm or 15mm spanner
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    i use both. spanner to finish.
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  • Gizzo
    Gizzo Posts: 18
    Many thanks for the sound advice.

    Guess I'll be off to buy a pedal spanner........ :)
  • lachoman
    lachoman Posts: 371
    I wouldn't agree with nick or norco fever. No need to buy a spanner, an 8(?) mm allen key will do perfectly, just make sure they are damn tight.
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  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    with pedals I find that leverage from a spanner to be preferable to an allen key tbh, a pedal that works its way loose can be a bugger when out and about. a decent pedal spanner can be got for peanuts anyhow.
  • BlackSpur
    BlackSpur Posts: 4,228
    Allen keys slip out easily in my experience. Plus you can round the bolt off if you're not careful. Spanners are much easier for me.
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