What Size Wrench Can I Use To To Install New Bicycle Pedals?
Friday, November 20th, 2009 at
2:08 am
I just got clipless SPD pedals for my bike. I don't have that special tool to remove/install pedals. What size wrench (standard/metric) can I use to substitute for that special tool?
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Yes I’d agree most pedals will use a 15mm wrench, but 9 times out of 10 a standard 15mm wrench will not fit for use on a pedal application. Even though the size is right the wrenches thickness will not allow the application of the standard wrench. I can tell you this because I use Shimano SPD and the standard wrench (Will Not Fit.) Pedal wrenches are a lot thinner. If your pedals have extended spindles a standard wrench may fit, that would be the only way. The pedal wrench you will need will cost as little as $13.99 and maybe cheaper. check the site below. there are five listed, I would also check at a bike shop to see if maybe there prices are cheaper.
Most pedals use a 15 mm wrench. Sometimes they have an allen key hole in the end of the pedal that is 8 mm. The left side pedal has left handed threads so you turn them clock wise to remove. Stand over the bike and position the pedals to get the max leverage.http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/
Most pedals use a standard 15mm wrench.
Some also can use an Allen key on the end of the axle.
Remember left side of bike, LEFT hand threads, right side of bike, RIGHT hand threads.
15mm usually works fine, just remember to reverse the threads when removing and placing on.
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There are several products out there that do just what you want:
Voodoo Labs makes my favorite multiple output pedal board power supply. I just installed one of the newest ones on a pedal board last weekend:
Each power output is isolated, you can get 18V is needed (if you have Line 6 pedals, you'll need it), and a couple of outputs can mimic a partially discharged battery (that some guys like with certain effects).
Visual Sound sells something they call the 1Spot, which is a small switching power supply and the adapter cables that you'll need:
I'm not a fan of using devices like this on a pedal board. Switching supplies are by design sources of noise. If you're not using a lot of high-gain pedals on your board, it wil probably work for you.
Good luck.
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