Time pedals hard as a mofo to take out.

[Dog Welder]

I don't screw them in too tight and I always put grease on the threads but after a couple of rides, when I try to take them out it is a struggle...any suggestions?

[shocktower]

hey Doug what kind of wrench are you using ,I hope it is a pedal wrench :eek: ,If you are using a standard wrench the wrench rub`s against the arm and act`s like it is really tight :(

[Dog Welder]

They don't use regular pedal wrenchs.

[WebCyclery]

Yeah, they are a pain in the butt. That was one of the reasons I was hesitant to make the switch. But I just got my first set and I really like them (except for the installation/removal).

As far as tips go, uh, I don't know what to tell you. I guess the best thing is to get a really long allen wrench.

[Merwin5_10]

Originally posted by Dog Welder
They don't use regular pedal wrenchs.

Yes they do. The box wrench simply makes removing the pedals faster once they are loose. It also makes installing faster but you still need to put a pedal wrench on them to get proper torque.

[Ranger]

Servus!

DW - if you are taking your pedals off regularly I would suggest talking with your local wrench and having him advise you on the correct wrench or tool to use and then BUY IT! The cost will be infinitely cheaper than stripping out your crankarm or rounding off the pedal axle.

[riderx]

Grease the threads, and do not overtighten, just snug them up. Pedal threads are designed so when you are pedaling you are rotating the pedals in the same direction as if you were tightening - so the pedals don't fall off! Therefore, you don't need to tighten them very much.

I have 3 bikes and 2 pair of Times that I switch between the bikes on a regular basis and never have any trouble getting them off w/ a standard hex wrench. I've also never had them get loose on a ride.

Are you sure you didn't first attempt to take them off by wrenching in the wrong direction and tighten them up in the process?

[oldfart]

Wait a minute. I could have sworn that the Time pedals I owned used a 6 mm allen head and had no wrench flats. Did they change? Am I out to lunch?

Grease or anti seize the threads liberaly before installing and there should be no issue gettin' 'em off. Put them on with a short wrench and remove with a cheater bar. The threads do cause the pedals to tighten themselves a bit with use. That's why ones left hand and the other right hand.

[Merwin5_10]

Oldfart, they have both 6mm allen head and pedal flats. At least the '00 Allium's I have do, as do the Carbon and Comp models I sell.

[WebCyclery]

Yeah, all of the Aliums that we have in stock will accept a regular pedal wrench, but not the regular ATAC and ATAC Carbon, etc. They (at least the ones that we have) will only take an allen wrench.

[thatoneguy]

Go to Home Bepot, buy a 12" breaker bar, and that will do the trick every time...