My first set of road pedals
togg
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I was looking at buying the easy versions of these pedals
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/look/road/pedals/
I've got a boardman road team carbon with horrible toe clip pedals which cut into the wheel when you turn, it's so annoying, I hate HELLfords.
Is it an easy job to change pedals if you have the right tool? And what is the correct tool to use? Complete beginner question, just looking for some advice.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/look/road/pedals/
I've got a boardman road team carbon with horrible toe clip pedals which cut into the wheel when you turn, it's so annoying, I hate HELLfords.
Is it an easy job to change pedals if you have the right tool? And what is the correct tool to use? Complete beginner question, just looking for some advice.
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It's very easy, all you need is some grease for the threads and a 15mm spanner. But remember that for the right hand pedal clockwise turns tighten it; counterclockwise turns loosen it. The left, however, is the opposite. If in doubt search for a video explaining it on Youtube
Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!0 -
easiest way to remember is that the spanner turns towards the back wheel0
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What type of grease for the pedals would you suggest, I've had three different sets of pedals on so far at Halfords and I'm not happy with any of them0
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I think any decent grease will do the job, it is needed to make it easier to thread the new pedals on, also to aid the removal of the pedals, and will stop the pedal and thread welding together because of water ingress. I use marine grease, but any cheap lithium grease will do the job well.Ridley Orion0
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I use car grease on mine but you can buy bike specific brands like Finish Line, don't know if it makes much difference tbh. As for pedals Shimano SPD or SPD-SLs are good and are recommended for those that are new to going clipless. Although, the ones you mentioned seem fine.Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!0
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Bit confused which to go for
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=Grease0 -
Where would you be if you fell down a hole?.. Stuck down a hole... in the fog... Stuck down a hole, in the fog, at night... WITH AN OWL!0
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togg wrote:I was looking at buying the easy versions of these pedals
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/look/road/pedals/
I've got a boardman road team carbon with horrible toe clip pedals which cut into the wheel when you turn, it's so annoying, I hate HELLfords.
Is it an easy job to change pedals if you have the right tool? And what is the correct tool to use? Complete beginner question, just looking for some advice.
No need to freak out..all bike shops will supply either no pedals or those get me home plastic ones. when you have sussed which pedal shoe combo you like, you will hand over the pedals to be put on bike in 45 seconds when you get your next bike.0 -
The Keo Esay pedals are decent, and cheaper here - http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... OOKPEDA855
Save yourself a few quid.Ridley Orion0 -
Um... that's true whichever way you turn it!beinbhan wrote:easiest way to remember is that the spanner turns towards the back wheel0
