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Don't answer that...answer this.
I bought Mrs Geordie a nice set of Superstar CNC Nano Thru Pin pedals ([url= http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/popup_image.php?pID=194&osCsid=d6a3af7bfbb0d45ce47a1c194c851652 ]here[/url]) which I attempted to fit today. However, there appears to be no flat sides to the 'spindle' which will allow me to use a spanner to tighten the pedal to the crank arm.
Am I missing something obvious (probably), or do I need a specific tool? The 'spindle' has a slightly oval cross-section, with no flat edges at all.
Cheers,
Andy
allen key socket on the end of the axle?
Allen key from behind?
Is there an alan key 'hole' that you can get to through the back side of the crank arms?
Use an allen key from the back of the crank.
If you look on the end of the pedal axle, there is a fitting for a allen key.
5 people can't be wrong - thanks folks, will take a gander tomorrow.
(Skulks back in to the shadows suitably embarressed).
has anyone mentioned the possibility of an allen key fitting yet ?
Trailmonkey not sure they did, it's a good idea though
So, I think the answer to your original question is... Yes you are 😆
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my xtr pedals use an allen key. Try that
Probably an 8mm Key
http://www.bicycletoolguy.co.uk/ice-toolz-8mm--10mm-allen-key-and-15mm-pedal-and-hex-wrench-42-p.asp
Arc weld if there are no allen key holes
8mm Allen key
I bought the same padels a few months back and also found them lacking any way to engage a pedal spanner. In the end I had no choice but to use the 8mm allen key hole.
Molegrips round the axle should work...
get an angle grinder and make a couple of flats on them, if you are a weight weenie go mental with the grinder.
Large rock should do it.
Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
get some steel bar and file it into a hexagonal shape measuring 8mm across the flats. There is then a secret part on the end of the threaded bit you can use this home made tool with 😉
Own it with bombers. With a baby robin, on a conveyor...
Alternatively, an 8mm allen key should see you right.
A real man would have hammered it in by now
A real man would have [s]hammered in [/s]fitted it with his fingers by now
FTFY
Hold the pedal axle in your hand and spin the rest of the bike in the air. Don't forget one side is a left hand thread.
[b][i][u]ALLEN KEYS[/u][/i][/b]
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start a thread slating superstar products and saying how poor the customer service is. These people need to be stopped.
bruneep - Member
Sir Sugar is gay?
I think you missed the point, [b]Alan[/b] Sugar - [b]Key[/b] West Florida.
on the outside edge of the pedal (edge opposite the crank arm) you should find a cap that can be removed.
remove this and proceed to disassemble pedal until you are left with it completely in bits.
Take the axle and about half way along file two falts parellel to each other.
Using a 12" adjustable spanner or large mole grips tighten the axle into the crank and re assemble pedal in situ as it were.
Once assembled you won't be able to see the flats and they'll look bob on kid.
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bruneep - Member
Sir Sugar is gay?
I think you missed the point, Alan Sugar - Key West Florida.
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bruneep - Member
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With all due respect, it's yourself you need to be rolling eyes at for asking such stupid questions. 😉
Can't believe no one has told you that the flats have been missed off. It's poor quality control. Send them back and demand a refund!
Or, get an old pedal spanner and file a corresponding round profile into it that will match the new pedals.
Immerse them for a few weeks in a solution of salt water and mud until the bearings are suitably seized. Hey presto, the spindle will now rotate when you turn the pedal, allowing easy tool free installation.
Mental Mickey - Memberwith all due respect, it's yourself you need to be rolling eyes at for asking such stupid questions.
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Have you tried using magic?
Leave it in the shed with a glass of sherry and the pedal pixies will have it sorted by morning.
I hate to disagree with most of the posts above but while I have found that an 8mm allen key works very well on both my XTR and PDM959 pedals it is in fact a 6mm all key which is required for my GF's PDM540s. You should all be ashamed of yourselves for jumping to conclusions.
Failing that, you will need some celery, a magic cat and a tapir.
A square tapir?
file a small slot into the axle near the crank and use a sharp chisel and hammer to tighten. job done.HTH. or just use molegrips with a special ' extender ' tube fitted for leverage. 🙂 just to be sure.
I have just made all of this up. Just use allen keys.
Local bike shop will be able to fit them for you - they'll have a special pedallen key - probably cost you £25
The Solstice is in a few weeks time. A sacrifice of three squirrels, a narwhal and the tears of a Penge-born virgin offered to the pagan god of wind should suffice.
Don't forget the ceremonial essentials; an altar made of birch, a harp, some party poppers and an allen key.
. ApplaudsElfinsafety - Member
A square tapir?
*pedant mode*
Does it have to be an [i]Allen[/i] key? I have a Snap-on hex key which seems to work perfectly well.
*pedant mode off*
superglue the bearings and screw them on by hand
Best take it to a one of those repair specialists.... Such as halfords, they have big shops so they must be the best.