pedals

[stoofa]

just a quick one. i am changing some pedals which pedal turns which way? thanks in advance.

 

[yenrod]

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/search.php?searchid=2024236

 

[Gerry Attrick]

The left hand pedal has a left hand thread. i.e. turn it clockwise to unscrew.

 

[stoofa]

is the left hand pedal the crank side gerry

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Left hand crank is the left hand side when you are sat on the bike. That is the opposite side to the crank.

 

[stoofa]

cheers

 

[scook94]

I changed mine this evening (for the first time), I found this video useful, especially the bit about keeping the spanner parallel to the crank...

http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/

 

[Lambchop]

I had a 'mare with a set of pedals recently! Luckily they were just a pair of old alloy cage with toe clips. 2 busted spanners and a gashed hand later I decided to get revenge with a hacksaw and a bench vice. Think I'll be applying a liberal dose of copper grease next time!

 

[ianrauk]

easiest way I remember is.
When you are facing the side that the pedal is on (ie pedal in front of you), turn the spanner towards the rear of the bike.

 

[HLaB]

easiest way I remember is.
When you are facing the side that the pedal is on (ie pedal in front of you), turn the spanner towards the rear of the bike.

Similarly somebody on the old c+ forum said "into the frame to loosen" that sticks with me.

 

[stoofa]

thanks for all the advice everyone