If your old pedals are difficult to remove, you might need some lubricant as well as a pipe that fits over the wrench or hex key to allow for more leverage force to be applied.
To remove the old pedals, make sure the wrench is set properly so that it does not slip. One way to think about the direction the pedals need to be loosened is to imagine your foot is the wrench and the direction you pedal tightens them.
This means, you need to push the wrench right to loosen the non-drive side pedal and left to loosen the drive side pedal. However, be careful when loosening.
Pedals often require a lot of force to remove, which can lead to a quick jolt. Make sure you note where the wrench is before attempting to remove the pedal. Be sure there is nothing between the direction you are pushing and your hand. Sometimes, when the old pedals were not installed with enough grease on the treads, they can rust and get stuck in the cranks.
Most of the time all you need is to use a lubricant, like WD, to get the treads moving again. In extreme cases, you can try and use a pipe over the wrench to increase the amount of leverage you can apply to the pedals. There is however another way to tell.
The left pedal has a small notch in the axle like shown in the picture below. The frequency will depend on how often and how far you ride.
Consider greasing pedals once a month if you ride on particularly dusty dirt paths. The best lubricant for bike pedals is one that is made specifically for use on a bicycle. Make sure that whichever you buy is compatible with your bicycle, of course.
Price may also be a factor in your choice. Most of the companies above have very affordable pricing, but you may also need to buy a grease gun. In addition, keep in mind that it is sometimes a better financial decision to buy a larger, more expensive container if it will last longer, especially if you know for certain that it is the product you need.
You do not necessarily have to use a grease made specifically for bike pedals. Other types will work just as well. Bike grease is often sold in tubes, like toothpaste. Great for applying gobs of grease to seatposts, it is messy and wasteful for greasing bearings. For bearings, you need a finer nozzle.
The classic tool is a grease gun, and for bikes there are essentially two designs:. A quirky but effective option is a 12ml dental syringe e.
Monoject The curved tip is ideal for bearing access. Skip to main content. What grease should I use on my bike and why? By Bob Wassell Friday, 29 January New posts. Search forums. Log in. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. What grease to buy for pedal installation and general bike maintenance?
Thread starter Julia Borsos Start date Mar 1, Julia Borsos Squid. I'm about to install new pedals, and I'm looking for a grease to use on the threads. Aim: to find a grease that I can both use on pedal threads, AND use to maintain other bits and pieces on my bike, such as cables. Thanks in advance guys. If we can keep the answers PG and avoid any obvious innuendos, that would be great. A general workshop grease will be fine.
Julia Borsos said:. Last edited: Mar 1, Boom King downloaded a pic of moorey's bruised arse. I have a tub of this stuff.
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