Pedal removal
#26
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
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Practically every video that demonstrates "how to", makes it sound as easy as possible. That Park Tool demo shows the bike on a stand.
Also , there are the "hard to" get off types, where somebody earlier really tightened the pedals unnecessarily. Maybe there's a video on that already.
Most always, the demo involves a man with sufficient muscle to do the work, whether its fixing a flat, or something else. Get a size 5'-2" rider weighing 105 lbs. and watch her do the demo.
Also , there are the "hard to" get off types, where somebody earlier really tightened the pedals unnecessarily. Maybe there's a video on that already.
Most always, the demo involves a man with sufficient muscle to do the work, whether its fixing a flat, or something else. Get a size 5'-2" rider weighing 105 lbs. and watch her do the demo.
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#30
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
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played w my new/old pedal wrench last night. removed 6 pedals from 3 bikes & lightly applied a trace of anti-seize with an extra small model paint brush I found. the rd bike was the one w the stuck pedals. but knowing exactly which way to turn them & having the correct tool made it much easier. one bike I did on the stand, cuz that's where I'm storing it. too many dam bikes, lol. helpful to press against the pedal & crank arm on the other side. the video I followed puts the pedal you're working on facing forward & you have the wrench at the back going down. this works on both sides. you don't have to remember which one is clockwise or counterclockwise






