Changing pedals

Stevo_666

Hi All,

I've had my Anthem X for a couple of months now and have bought some nice grey MG-1's to replace the el cheapo 'get you started' flats that the dealer stuck on while I was deciding what I wanted.

I'd rather change them myself but not sure how or what tool I need. It's probably not difficult but knowing my luck and general mechanical cluelessness, if I take pot luck something is bound to go wrong :roll:

Some top tips would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

nicklouse

have a read of the how too on park tools.

linky in sig. it even has pictures

PS. welcome.

Stevo_666

Thanks Nick, very handy 8)

Will need to get tooled up and have a crack at it. Do you reckon copper grease would be OK for the threads of the new pedals?

nicklouse

correct as you are wanting to stop them seizing.

grease is better than nothing but an anti seize is best.

Stevo_666

Good stuff - saves me buying something else as I already have a huge pot of copper grease in the garage that I use for car wheel nuts

Ta for the help
Steve.

ads4

Good on you Steve 8)

I'm a bit of retard when it comes to mechanics and felt a great sense of achievement having changed my pedals...

Stevo_666

Cheers Ads, good to know not everyone on the forum is a mechanical god

Of course, if I don't manage it I'll slip down to my local dealer and never mention it again :oops:

Northwind

Remember to factor in at least twice as long as it should take, to take into account that you'll turn it the right way the first time, then become convinced that you must be turning it the wrong way as it's not shifting, then you'll spend ages actually tightening it before you realise you were turning it the right way in the first place. It's the law.

Stevo_666

So true....

Stevo_666

Did it today - piece of cake, 10 minutes tops as the old pedals came off at the first attempt. New MG-1's are a big improvement 8)

ads4

Sorted, well done Sir