si2k2000

I have got myself some lovely new Dura-Ace pedals (at a very good price as well from my LBS) and I cannot for the life of me get my old pedals off.

I have a Shimano 105 crank with standard SPD pedals like these, they came with the bike which is only a couple of months old. I dont know how it works in terms of which way the thread goes.

I have a large enough spanner so that isnt the problem (I think) but they just wont budge.

So please someone help me so I can get out and try my new Dura-Ace pedals.

hmai18

Were the threads greased when your original pedals were put on? Spritz some lube onto the threads and let it soak in and try again. Remember that the threads are different for the left and right pedals, so don't make the mistake that some people make and end up stripping the threads cranking the pedals off in the wrong direction.

si2k2000

So which way would I need to turn the right hand pedals to undo it?

woodboy

Look at the threads on your new pedals -- it will be the same.

si2k2000

Hmm wont seem to budge. Guess its a trip back to my LBS>

CPcyclist

You can use an allen key on the back side. As for direction the pedlles tighten when you peddle forward. just be carfull that you don't chian ring your hand/knuckels.

DocRay

Are you using a proper bike pedal wrench or just a spanner? You won't get them off with a simple spanner, you need a proper pedal tool. From the rear of the bike, push down, both sides to loosen.

WaitUpForMe

The left-hand pedal should be reverse-threaded. I.e., remove it by turning to the right.

fuzzthebee

This is not true. The pedals loosen when you pedal forward. When facing the drive side it's counter-clockwise to loosen, and when facing the non-drive side it's clockwise to loosen. As was mentioned you will need a large pedal wrench, long enough to get enough leverage.

sTalking_Goat

WD40 also helps.

kuan

Try some liquid wrench.

Berg417448

You folks are making it too hard. For removing pedals it is always easy to remember: BACK OFF. Just pull the pedal wrench towards the rear of the bike no matter which side you are on.

Old Gammy Leg

Yup, that's the easiest way to remember Whichever side, pedals always unscrew towards the back of the bike, and tighten up towards the front.

Laggard

If you're not already doing it, I find it helps to put your body through the frame. You can then use the top tube for leverage.

Cassave

And, when you remove the drive side pedal, put the chain on the big ring. If the wrench slips and you hit the sprocket at least the teeth are covered by the chain. The resulting flow of blood will only be about 1/3 as bad.

rickkko

Another way to put it,

Sprocket side (right) side of bike, pedal unscrews counter-clock wise.
Other (left) side, pedal unscrews clockwise.

Good luck!
..rickko..

alraicercsu

that isn't true I have a wrench that I bought at ACE that does the same as a pedal tool and cost a lot less as long as the wrench fist on the flatened part of the spindle its fine.

Gummy Bear

Wow way too many chefs in the kitchen ... I just wanted to second WD40 which helped when my pedals were playing hard to get.

WaitUpForMe

Although there are pedals out there that don't have enough clearance for an ordinary combination wrench. Maybe my old Look pedals? Either way, I don't have those on any of my bikes anymore, so I just use my Craftsman wrenches.

Guest

Get the park tool wrench. You could get just any problem pedal off with those.

Koffee

dekalbSTEEL

MY LBS would offer to put the new pedals on at no charge. Of course, my bike is always in the back of my vehicle during the peak riding season

Starclimber

Position crank arms parallel to floor. Place wrench on forward pedal so it's roughly aligned with the crank arm but with the wrench end pointing towards your rear brake. Squeeze front brake, and stand on wrench. Less than full bodyweight will likely do it. Rotate crank so other arm is forward, and repeat. Please make cheque payable to Starclimber.....Stand-on-wrench method works well for lug nuts when you need to fix an automotive flat, too. Might need to jump on it to loosen, but bodyweight for full tightening is about right. My bodyweight, that is...your mass may vary.

RhumbRunner

Right is right and left is wrong!

Rhumb

samp02

Someone who knows how to give simple and good advice...

operator

No it is true, you can't put on my Look pedals with a regular wrench.