|   Pedal removal/ install K2 Proflex | stuck
Jan 4, 2004 1:48 PM | | I wish to switch the pedals on my bike for a new set, but can't get the old ones off. I have a K2 Proflex bike, and the spindle on the pedals that goes into the crank arm has an allen fitting on the frame side. I can't get the pedals to budge when using a wrench on the out side surface. I know I'm turning the right way: do I need to do something with that frame-side allen fitting? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Stuck. |
| try harder | club
Jan 4, 2004 5:37 PM | | of course you know the left pedal is lefthand threaded.
you've got way more leverage with a 15mm pedal wrench than with a little wimpy allen key. the pedals are just really tight. apply more pressure to the pedal wrench or get somebody stronger to assist you.
on the off chance they're seized from corrosion, dribble some penetrating oil, available at your local auto parts or hardware store, into the pedal holes so it soaks into the threads. come back later and reef on it. |
| like club said, and.......... | Dave B
Jan 5, 2004 7:04 AM | | for that extra leverage on that allen key, you could slip a piece of pipe over that allen key for more leverage. Usually works for me with stuck allen keyed parts. |
| try harder | Bmateo
Jan 5, 2004 12:00 PM | | Also like Club said, go with the pedal wrench, but get/borrow a good (long-handle) one like the Park Pro-wrench. (not just a cheapo pedal wrench with a 6" handle).
I'm gonna mark this day on my calendar, I agree with Club's answer, and it's a pedal question :-)...
Happy New Year, all in fun.... |
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