Stuck Candy C Pedals- Can't use a pedal wrench
02-04-07, 11:19 PM
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Stuck Candy C Pedals- Can't use a pedal wrench
I switched my Crank Bros Candy C pedals from my commuter to my mtb yesterday, and within just one ride they became IMPOSSIBLY stuck... due to my utter stupidity and forgetfullness to grease them. Anyhow, I can't use a pedal wrench because, as far as I know, Candy C pedals can only be removed and installed from the back, with an allen wrench. At this point, the allen wrench socket has become quite worn out and I am afraid of stripping it. What can I do?
02-04-07, 11:47 PM
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Do you want to destructively or nondestructively remove them?
Maybe try some penetrating oil into the threads, let that do its work for a day or two, then get a NEW Allen wrench with fresh, sharp edges (one that has been worn down will only worsen things), and have a go at it, making sure to loosen in the proper directions.
As an alternative to a new wrench, you could lop the end off an existing one with a Dremel, the main thing is to have non-rounded edges that contact the Allen part with the pedal.
Maybe try some penetrating oil into the threads, let that do its work for a day or two, then get a NEW Allen wrench with fresh, sharp edges (one that has been worn down will only worsen things), and have a go at it, making sure to loosen in the proper directions.
As an alternative to a new wrench, you could lop the end off an existing one with a Dremel, the main thing is to have non-rounded edges that contact the Allen part with the pedal.
