Bicycle Mechanics - Stuck Cleat!

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arba43
10-22-04, 07:32 PM
hey everyone,

i just bought a new used bike, and theres a cleat stuck in one of the pedals! ive tried pushing it and twisting it, like i would twist it if it were on my shoe, but it wont come out... can anyone tell me how i can get it out? also, i dont really have any tools, which could be a problem.

thanks!

AndrewP
10-22-04, 07:57 PM
Buy a pedal wrench (or if the pedal has the hex socket, a hex key). Remove the pedal and take it to LBS. You will need these tools eventually, so build up your tool kit as you need them.
Phatman
10-22-04, 09:54 PM
what kind of pedal is it? if its an spd, you just need a screwdriver. wedge it between the back of the cleat and the metal clamp-like thing, and pry. the back of the pedal will move, dont worry, its spring loaded, its supposed to do that. how do I know this...lets just say...a friend of mine...was screwing around with new SPDs and managed to get a cleat stuck in the pedal...

cascade168
10-23-04, 04:48 AM
hey everyone,

i just bought a new used bike, and theres a cleat stuck in one of the pedals! ive tried pushing it and twisting it, like i would twist it if it were on my shoe, but it wont come out... can anyone tell me how i can get it out? also, i dont really have any tools, which could be a problem.

thanks!

Time to invest in the three basic tools:
1. Hammer (or a dead blow mallet, or a rubber mallet)
2. A large vise grip
3. A B.F.S. (a big screwdriver)

I'd grab the cleat with a vise grip and give it a good twist. Or, for extra persuasion,
hit the vise grip with a mallet. The B.F.S. will come in handy for something else - trust me.
Or, you can use it as Phatman said ;-)
cyclezealot
10-23-04, 05:11 AM
Reminds me of a slightly funny story...On my touring bike I have SPD pedals..The only time I can remember a problem, I was braking; but the bike was headed for the plate glass widow of a donut shop. ! With a strong side thrust, the right shoe came out fine.
Felt a little panicky. It was weird. Never happened before. Wasn't sure it really happened then..