geemobee Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Hubbers, I'm in the process of changing to flat pedals but the left side cleat is giving me a headache and won't budge! Any idea on how to remove this trouble maker? Gary
NotSoBigBen Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 I assume it's the pedal you are talking about, if so check this out ... 'The left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise, installs counterclockwise).' http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/pedal-installation-and-removal-pw-3-pw-4-pw-5-hcw-16 geemobee and fanievb 2
BarHugger Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 What have you been doing up to now with trying to loosen it? Are you familiar with the different thread patterns on the spindles? Left pedals require clockwise torque to loosen.....that is when pedal is nearest you (between you and the crankarm). Does this help?
Vetseun Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 The cleat or the pedal?Cleat is the thing attached to the bottom of your shoe.Elaborate and Im sure we can assist you. BarHugger 1
Helpmytrap Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Quite often when the pedal is stuck, brute force alone will not get it loose. Use a rubber/nylon mallet to knock on the spanner you're using, it is usually enough force to get the thing loose. For obvious reasons, when doing this ensure that you're hitting it in the right direction. Same thing applies to external BBs. Just in both the pedal and BB cases, ensure that the tool/spanner is on firmly so that it wont slip and strip anything.
geemobee Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 That's why I love this place... I was turning it the wrong way! Left pedal loosens and tightens the opposite to what my parents taught me. It's all sorted and now my flats are on! Cheers G rouxtjie, NotSoBigBen, Loose cog and 2 others 5
Vetseun Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 That's why I love this place... I was turning it the wrong way! Left pedal loosens and tightens the opposite to what my parents taught me. It's all sorted and now my flats are on! Cheers Ghaahaaaa. Great man. Glad you got it loose. geemobee 1
BarHugger Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) haahaaaa. Great man. Glad you got it loose. .......without stripping a moer....... ......or yours...... Edited February 16, 2014 by BarHugger
Dazshell Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I broke a Gedore spanner trying to do this on my last bike. Then found out about the left-thread. Now have a spanner set with one odd spanner! You need a long-arm spanner to give you some leverage and also the nylon/rubber mallet will help. You must remember to use a good grease on the thread of the new pedals top stop this happening again.
Bobbo_SA Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I broke a Gedore spanner trying to do this on my last bike. Then found out about the left-thread. Now have a spanner set with one odd spanner! You need a long-arm spanner to give you some leverage and also the nylon/rubber mallet will help. You must remember to use a good grease on the thread of the new pedals top stop this happening again. Vitally important, I replaced my BB (Twice actually, the second time I took it out to grease the heck outve it), my freehub and my rear wheel's bearings just to get rid of an annoying click / creaking noise during pedalling, turns out the threads on the pedals were very dry, greased them up over the weekend and now I enjoy the silence again....
kjind Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 I have a mate that struggled with the same problem. After he ruined two spanners, he welded an old screwdriver to the spindle and bliksemed it with a hammer until he finally gave up and took the bike to the shop. Imagine his face when they told him about the reverse thread
rouxtjie Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Been there, done that...+1....everyone has....vloek, skel...hierie pedal se ma se moer, oh wait, I am turning the wrong way.
Cellar Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 No. Not grease. That's terrible. Rather something like copperslip, and then only a light coating.
shaper Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Youtube is your friend in future... you will find all you need to know and vids of how to do!! BarHugger 1
rouxtjie Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Youtube is your friend in future... you will find all you need to know and vids of how to do!!Yip degree by google....much better than any blue book or instructions...and if you have an ipad, you sommer put it next to you whilst you working.
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