Bicycle pedals are fairly resilient accessories, as far as bike parts go. They don't endure a heavy workload or undergo much battery and wear and tear. However, pedals can rust and corrode over time, and they can also become loose on the axle. There are also occasions where a bike owner will want to change to a different type of pedal or swap out an all-metal one for a composite pedal made of metal, plastic and sometimes even carbon fiber. Whatever the reason, taking off your pedals is usually quick and painless.
Step 1
Lean your bike against a wall with the pedal you are removing facing out. Move the crank arms so they are parallel with the ground.
Step 2
Use a 15-millimeter or Allen wrench to loosen the pedal. If there is an Allen wrench socket on the outside end of the axle, this is the type of wrench used to loosen the pedals--otherwise a 15-millimeter pedal wrench is what you should use. Fix the wrench to the end of the pedal where space is provided, and turn the wrench towards the back of the bike. If the pedal is stuck, you might want to stand on the wrench and jump up and down to loosen the pedal. You can also try slipping a piece of pipe over the the wrench handle to give yourself more leverage.
Step 3
Continue loosening the pedal with your wrench until it falls off the axle or is loose enough you can spin it off with your hand.
Tips and Warnings
- A pedal wrench is a long wrench specifically designed to handle resistant pedals. You might want to consider purchasing one to make this job easier.
Things You'll Need
- Allen or 15mm wrench
- Pedal wrench (optional)
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