pedal wrench size

What is the equivalent size (metric or SAE) open ended wrench for pedals?

Also, is there a convenient website for steps on installing stems/quills on
a threaded steerer? don't know if sheldon has this info, his site is too
large to navigate sometimes .

fyi, bought an old roadie on ebay, just need to get the last pieces in
place, and tighten it all down.

Mike
Mechanical Engineering 2006, Carnegie Mellon University
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:14:40 -0500, Mike Miles
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What is the equivalent size (metric or SAE) open ended wrench for pedals?


http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQpedls.shtml

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml

15mm or 9/16" Some pedals have allen wrench sockets (?? what is that
called?) on the inside of the crank arm opening. 6mm is what I have
seen, but there are probably other sizes.

Also, is there a convenient website for steps on installing stems/quills on
a threaded steerer? don't know if sheldon has this info, his site is too
large to navigate sometimes .


http://www.sheldonbrown.com/handsup.html

Often, the best way to find articles is to go to his Bicycle Glossary
about specific parts and poke around at the various links.


fyi, bought an old roadie on ebay, just need to get the last pieces in
place, and tighten it all down.

Don't forget the grease when you install the pedals, stem, bottom
bracket., etc.

"Dan Daniel" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:14:40 -0500, Mike Miles
wrote:

Some pedals have allen wrench sockets (?? what is that
called?) on the inside of the crank arm opening. 6mm is what I have
seen, but there are probably other sizes.

That's only for emergencies, like when a pedal comes loose on the trail. Use
the 15mm.

Matt O.

On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 22:53:19 GMT, "Matt O'Toole"
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"Dan Daniel" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:14:40 -0500, Mike Miles
wrote:

Some pedals have allen wrench sockets (?? what is that
called?) on the inside of the crank arm opening. 6mm is what I have
seen, but there are probably other sizes.

That's only for emergencies, like when a pedal comes loose on the trail. Use
the 15mm.

Matt O.


Is there something better about using an open-ended wrench over an
allen wrench?

On an old garage sale bike, the allen wrench approach was how I got a
very difficult pedal off. 6mm on a ratchet with a cheater bar. But
there may be tricks to holding the cranks and pushing on your typical
wrench that I don't know.

"Dan Daniel" wrote in message
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Is there something better about using an open-ended wrench over an
allen wrench?

On an old garage sale bike, the allen wrench approach was how I got a
very difficult pedal off. 6mm on a ratchet with a cheater bar. But
there may be tricks to holding the cranks and pushing on your typical
wrench that I don't know.

It may work, but an allen head is not as strong as regular wrench flats. Pedals
can be hard to break loose, and there's a good chance the allen head will strip.
So use the stronger, 15mm wrench flats, and leave the 6mm allen for emergencies.

Matt O.

Matt O'Toole wrote:
: It may work, but an allen head is not as strong as regular wrench flats. Pedals
: can be hard to break loose, and there's a good chance the allen head will strip.
: So use the stronger, 15mm wrench flats, and leave the 6mm allen for emergencies.

grrrr..

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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 22:53:19 GMT, "Matt O'Toole"
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"Dan Daniel" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:14:40 -0500, Mike Miles
wrote:

Some pedals have allen wrench sockets (?? what is that
called?) on the inside of the crank arm opening. 6mm is what I have
seen, but there are probably other sizes.

That's only for emergencies, like when a pedal comes loose on the
trail. Use the 15mm.

Is there something better about using an open-ended wrench over an
allen wrench?

In this case, yes: the wrench (as you USians would say) or spanner (as
out English neighbours would say) or key (as we Scots would say) has
larger flats and is less likely to cause damage either to itself or
the pedal.

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"Dan Daniel" wrote in message
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:14:40 -0500, Mike Miles
wrote:

Some pedals have allen wrench sockets (?? what is that
called?) on the inside of the crank arm opening. 6mm is what I have
seen, but there are probably other sizes.

That's only for emergencies, like when a pedal comes loose on the trail. Use
the 15mm.

Matt O.

Dear Dan and Matt,

Some emergencies may be bigger than others.

My allen-head screws (or bolts) take 8mm allen
keys, a size often missing from multi-tools.
Some fold-ups provide the 8mm by including an
8mm removable socket-head that fits on the 6mm
folding key. It's reassuring to have one.

Matt's advice seems sound--the 15mm open-end
pedal wrench offers a far better grip and
much more leverage, both of which are needed.

Carl Fogel

On 10/27/2003 03:53 PM, in article
, "Matt O'Toole"
wrote:

"Dan Daniel" wrote in message
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Some pedals have allen wrench sockets (?? what is that
called?) on the inside of the crank arm opening. 6mm is what I have
seen, but there are probably other sizes.

That's only for emergencies, like when a pedal comes loose on the trail. Use
the 15mm.


Or when you ride Time pedals, which don't have flats for a pedal wrench.


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Mike Miles wrote:
What is the equivalent size (metric or SAE) open ended wrench for pedals?

15mm for all but pedals on the Ashtabula one-piece Schwinn Varsity -type
crank, as far as I know. In other words, almost certainly 15mm.

Also, is there a convenient website for steps on installing stems/quills
on a threaded steerer? don't know if sheldon has this info, his site is
too large to navigate sometimes .

I don't understand - are you looking for subtle stuff? grease contact
surfaces, stick stem in fork, tighten binder bolt. I don't know if
there are torque specifications available; you can overdo, but it takes
some effort. Pay attention to the minimum insertion line.

Good luck.
Mark Janeba