Speedplay Pedal Service Tip
william.macbean
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I’ve just serviced my Speedplay pedals for the first time on a couple of bikes - I know, it takes a pandemic to get round to doing these sort of jobs! Here’s how I got on.
On the first bike, with the newer and less used pedals, I attempted to use the widely discussed plastic syringe method as I don’t have a Speedplay grease gun. Unfortunately, this proved difficult as I couldn’t get sufficient pressure and seal to fully purge out the old grease, despite using a couple different syringe types and sizes, as well as unsuccessfully resorting to using a ratchet clamp.
However, as I had an existing Hilka 120cc pistol grip grease gun, but not the required needle nose grease dispenser fitting, I looked at what options may be available. I ended up going with a Sealey AK447 which when dismantled, with some minor difficulty, fits perfectly onto the Hilka grease gun. I used this set-up on my other bike and it fitted and hey ho!, it worked perfectly allowing a decent seal and more than adequate pressure to do the job. I hope this helps and provides you with a cheaper alternative option for consideration. Cheers, Will
On the first bike, with the newer and less used pedals, I attempted to use the widely discussed plastic syringe method as I don’t have a Speedplay grease gun. Unfortunately, this proved difficult as I couldn’t get sufficient pressure and seal to fully purge out the old grease, despite using a couple different syringe types and sizes, as well as unsuccessfully resorting to using a ratchet clamp.
However, as I had an existing Hilka 120cc pistol grip grease gun, but not the required needle nose grease dispenser fitting, I looked at what options may be available. I ended up going with a Sealey AK447 which when dismantled, with some minor difficulty, fits perfectly onto the Hilka grease gun. I used this set-up on my other bike and it fitted and hey ho!, it worked perfectly allowing a decent seal and more than adequate pressure to do the job. I hope this helps and provides you with a cheaper alternative option for consideration. Cheers, Will
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They seem to be unavailable anywhere now, but I've always used a Manitou grease gun I had from years back that I used to use to lube my shock forks on the MTB. The nozzle end fits the Speedplay port perfectly
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/manitou-m-prep-grease-gun/rp-prod36082?mx01=a&utm_referrer=minicarttest&utm_expid=.ckkRuxI9QieiYxXQHS8d3A.1
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these fit well, just press firmly into the port - the grease is the correct type
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0035C0F2Smy bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0
