Can't remove pedals!

[Hydra]

Edit: brute force and bleeding wrists is the way to do it. Obviously they were tightened up by a real man

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Well, I've just received my SPD-SL pedals to replace my SPDs. Exciting stuff. However I cannot get the current pedals to budge! Previously I've not had a problem, they've been swapped over on to my other bike a fair few times. But... for some reason they won't budge, no matter how hard I heave.

Now, I had to have my bottom bracket replaced a couple of months ago due to a creak, which Edinburgh Bicycle did for me. I've noticed there's some 'unfamiliar' grease around the pedals. I'm starting to worry that while undergoing it's operation, my bike had its SPDs removed for a test ride, and then screwed back on the wrong way and now it's fooked. This is just (hopefully) silly paranoia though and they're just on damn tight!

Are there any suggestions floating around as to how to get pedals off when they are reluctant to do so? I only have simple means: a pedal spanner and some arms. I was thinking spraying on some WD to 'unstick' them, not soo sure though?

I'm itchin' to try out my new shoes and pedals, and it's a ruddy good day for it too!

 

[4F]

I cannot for any moment believe that the are the wrong way round but that no grease was used when they were put back on hence why now they are very tight.

A pedal spanner with a big pipe on the end of it would be a good starting point as this will give you more leverage. You maybe able to also just use a pedal spanner and give the end a whack with a mallet to break the initial seal but be careful.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Usually there is a stamp/mark on the pedal/spindle telling you whether it is the L or R one.

 

[slowmotion]

Usually there is a stamp/mark on the pedal/spindle telling you whether it is the L or R one.
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Absolutely. Often there is also an arrow showing which direction tightens the pedal. If you are sure you are trying to turn in the correct direction, the pipe over the spanner method should enable you to raise a huge amount of torque.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I cannot for any moment believe that the are the wrong way round but that no grease was used when they were put back on hence why now they are very tight.

A pedal spanner with a big pipe on the end of it would be a good starting point as this will give you more leverage. You maybe able to also just use a pedal spanner and give the end a whack with a mallet to break the initial seal but be careful.

Fwiw my come spanner is perfect for my pedals.

 

[Cubist]

Fwiw my come spanner is perfect for my pedals.

New euphemism Angel?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

New euphemism Angel?

Oppps CONE SPANNER

 

[Fnaar]

Fwiw my come spanner is perfect for my pedals.

These threads call to me from afar, beckoning me hither... coffee/splutter moment when I read this

 

[Angelfishsolo]

These threads call to me from afar, beckoning me hither... coffee/splutter moment when I read this

What a difference an 'n' makes

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Fwiw my come spanner is perfect for my pedals.

and did you know that Sheldon considered it an abuse that must be avoided?

 

[Angelfishsolo]

and did you know that Sheldon considered it an abuse that must be avoided?

Oh no, I have broken one of Sheldons laws

 

[Dayvo]

15 mm spanner and left pedal unscrews clockwise, right pedal unscrews anti-clockwise.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

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Pedals don't need to be screwed on tightly. They won't unwind.
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+1

 

[Paulus]

15 mm spanner and left pedal unscrews clockwise, right pedal unscrews anti-clockwise.

One way to remember which way the thread goes is--Right is right, left is wrong, this goes for the BB threads as well. But not Italian threaded bikes.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

One way to remember which way the thread goes is--Right is right, left is wrong, this goes for the BB threads as well. But not Italian threaded bikes.

Or they undo in opposite way to direction of pedaling motion.