Pedals allow you to engage the rear wheel of your bicycle. Bike manufacturers create pedals made of lightweight plastics and metallic alloys. The pedals of your mountain bike may acquire damage through falls that have occurred on the riding trail. BMX bike pedals may receive damage from scraping against the hard asphalt terrain. Pedals that have been bent can often be repaired. However, Utah Mountain Biking recommends that you replace your pedals if they wobble or lockup during your cycling adventures.
Step 1
Lower the kickstand of your bicycle or rest it against a vertical wall. Rotate the crank arms to ensure the pedals remain parallel with the floor. Identify the small nut found on the left side of your right pedal. Place your 15 mm pedal wrench around the corresponding nut. Rotate the handle of your pedal wrench to loosen the securing nut.
Step 2
Remove the right pedal from the correlating crank arm. Loosen the nut of your left pedal using the head of the pedal wrench. Remember that the left pedal features a reverse thread. Rotate the handle of the pedal wrench in a clockwise motion to loosen the bolt. Remove the left pedal from the crank arm.
Step 3
Examine your pedals to determine if they a plastic or metallic construction. Identify any areas of your pedals that have been damaged. Compare your metallic pedals to determine if the pedal cage has been bent. Place the bent pedal into a tightened clamp. Utilize a hammer to bend the pedal cage back into the proper shape.
Step 4
Press forward on the release button to expose the blade of a utility knife. Slice around any chips or lacerations that your plastic pedals have acquired. Replace your pedals completely if they have been damaged beyond repair. Place your newly repaired or replacement bike pedals onto the corresponding crank arms.
Step 5
Rotate the handle of the 15 mm pedal wrench in a counterclockwise motion to tighten the bolt of your left pedal. Secure the bolt of your right pedal by turning the handle in the opposite direction. Lower yourself onto the bicycle seat. Place your feet onto the tops of your reinstalled pedals. Put pressure on the pedals to guarantee they can hold your weight.
Things You'll Need
- 15 mm pedal wrench
- Clamp
- Hammer
- Utility knife
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