Uh oh - clicky MG1 pedal

Surf-Matt
Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
edited October 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Left pedal started to click/clunk on every revolution this morning - it's only three months old! In case I need to replace bearings, has anyone done it before?!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    just pump some grease into it.

    have a look in the FAQ´s there is a pedal greasing tip.

    other wise if it is the bearing and not the bush it is an easy change.
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  • Chaka Ping
    Chaka Ping Posts: 1,451
    Yes.

    I followed Nick's handy pedal greasing tip on my MG1s and they're good as gold again now.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Fully greased this morning - will test tomorrow!
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Nick - which link is the greasing bit on? Just had a quick look. That's a great thread you've assembled BTW!!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    in the FAQ's http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12543658
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Ooops - looked in the wrong section!
    I used spray grease this morning - not sure if it's as good as "proper" grease" -will have to wait and see.

    Where in Sweden are you? Bro in law lived by the coast (Saltsjobaden - sp?! East of Stockholm) for a few years. Lovely place and full of the most stunning women in the world!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    West coastish just below the Vänern in "Trollywood" :wink:
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  • stevieboy
    stevieboy Posts: 704
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Ooops - looked in the wrong section!
    I used spray grease this morning - not sure if it's as good as "proper" grease" -will have to wait and see.

    Best off with "proper" grease, did my time's last night as they were moaning at me, good as new now after using some castrol bearing grease.
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  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Insanely stupid question time - best place to get decent grease? Halfords was hopeless.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    finish line grease or park grease.

    On line of LBS :wink:
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  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Grease gun recommended or just squeeze it out of the container?

    And should I eat with my fork in my left or right hand...? :wink:
  • stevieboy
    stevieboy Posts: 704
    Grease gun if you're posh, fingers (in gloves of course) if your not.

    I use fingers!

    As for the fork, left hand with a knife, right hand on its own.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    stevieboy wrote:

    As for the fork, left hand with a knife, right hand on its own.

    me too but i never thought of it before, why do i use different hands depending on the number of gobbling rods used?
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Well my spray grease appeared to work - not a sound and it was hammering it down this morning! Will get some "proper" grease soon though.
  • europeandy
    europeandy Posts: 118
    sheepsteeth wrote:
    stevieboy wrote:

    As for the fork, left hand with a knife, right hand on its own.

    me too but i never thought of it before, why do i use different hands depending on the number of gobbling rods used?

    Ive got one of those splades, it works as a knife fork and spoon so my other hand can hold my plate :D

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