Alternative Pedal Remover Tool

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06-11-23, 07:56 AM

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I don't see a way to create a true mechanical couple (no net translational force - Couple (mechanics) - Wikipedia ) using one of the cranks, but maybe there is something clever to be done here that I am not seeing.

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I need to correct myself here. You could get your crank and pedal wrench slightly out of line and use your grip to create a nice/tight couple.

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06-11-23, 09:31 AM

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I need to correct myself here. You could get your crank and pedal wrench slightly out of line and use your grip to create a nice/tight couple.

dave

Your tool idea doesn’t work.

06-11-23, 12:37 PM

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I need to correct myself here. You could get your crank and pedal wrench slightly out of line and use your grip to create a nice/tight couple.

dave

Bingo! Works with cone wrenches as well.

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06-12-23, 03:34 PM

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I don't see a way to create a true mechanical couple (no net translational force - Couple (mechanics) - Wikipedia ) using one of the cranks,

That's OK, the bike isn't floating in space unsupported.

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but maybe there is something clever to be done here that I am not seeing.

Nothing clever, just levers. Standing over the rear wheel, put the cranks horizontal and the wrench horizontal rearwards on the front pedal; pull up on the rear crank while pressing down on the wrench. If you need more force strap the crank to the chainstay, then you can step on the wrench.