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Rick, You guys are just toooooo cool!! David ________________________________ From: Rick Pickett <rick.pickett@...> To: rootsradicals@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi All, I have an Xtracycle built on a step-through Townie and I managed to break one of the pedals, so I got some new (metal!) ones and a pedal wrench but I'm...
Yes, I'm remembering that. When I push the wrench towards the rear of the bike the whole crank turns backwards unless I hold it, but then I don't have hands to...
How about sitting on the bike and using your foot on the right crank to brace. I can't picture how I actually do it. I seem to remember that changing the...
... The end of the wrench needs to be close to the crank axle. That minimizes the torque on the crank. Also, when you reassemble, use some wax (I use beeswax,...
Abigail - Position the pedal wrench such that it's roughly aligned with the crank arm. Use the longest wrench you can find. Then when you push on the wrench...
as long as you have the correct pedal direction ( left is reversed,) then I rap the wrench with a rubber mallet, or even a bit of wood. (think from a height of...
Thanks for all the tips! The key seemed to be laying it down so I could get leverage without having to also balance the bike (I have no bike stand). I used a...
I do not use a bike stand or turn the bike upside down anyway usually. Put the pedal wrench on the flats so that it is a few degrees off from the crank arm,...
15mm on most pedals. I had a kids pair that were 14 once... maybe a bike shop worker has other input? jj ... JJ Ark jj@... "We used to say if a frog...
Abigail, I realize you already got your pedals off. That is great! I also think it is awesome that so many of our friendly RootsRadical community quickly...
... I got it from my dad, years ago. I found out, years later, that it is regarded as a "super lubricant" for threading in the same class as moly disulfide,...
http://bicycletutor.com/replace-pedals/ Great video Tutorial - Left pedal has reverse thread! Carl ... -- Carl http://xtracycle.blogspot.com "Our planes and...
Other than the obvious, riding it, what methods have y'all found for mounting your Xtracycle/BigDummy to your car? I know there is a roof rack made by...
Dude, I have a Honda Element - I fold up the rear two seats, scooch up the front seat, and put her in the back sans the front tire. Since I went e-assist - I ...
I ordered one of these center stands after reading the e-mail and have installed it. The install was easy enough - the only complaint was I had to convert the...
