How To Easily Service Shimano Pedals | GCN Tech Monday Maintenance

[@gcntech]

Have you ever serviced your pedals? Do you need to? Let us know in the comments below!

[@KenSmith-bv4si]

I would like to service my bike more, but the only thing Shimano are my shoes, and I'm thinking of painting them over the winter.

[@staff0flag]

I will now!

[@aitorbleda8267]

I have shimano MTB pedals with about 20.000Km, no service ever, work fine..

[@pd1jdw630]

GCN Tech I think maybe it’s time for a new Playlist. Maintenance. And put in all the thinkable maintenance videos you have ore make.

[@guidospanoghe8896]

I can confirm, it is that simple and it saves you another 2 Watts of resistance!

[@bbman85]

"You want to use a rag so as to not scratch the pedal up or scathe it in any way." Jeremy, I think that ship has sailed... Anyway, only an unused pedal is unscratched!

[@pocari1234]

Shimano pedals need servicing?

[@gcntech]

Yes, but not regularly usually you can go for a few years between services

[@DallasTwiford]

Thanks for the video, I 3D printed a Shimano pedal tool and just serviced four sets of pedals, all are super smooth now. Thanks again.

[@keithmaclure9101]

#GCNhack😀

[@papalazarou27]

Jeremy Powers is an excellent presenter. I really like this and all his other videos 👍

[@rebecca4958]

Thanks Jeremy, bought the tlpd40 tool and serviced two lots of pedals thanks to this video. 👌🏻😃

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

Yo Jeremy, have you tried the decaf?

[@lechprotean]

I think he does 50:50 mix with crystal meth in his isotonic drink

[@888johnmac]

lol , clearly not

[@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294]

And breathe…..

[@jurgenpfeifer7415]

Hello GCN-Tech-Team! After I opened my pedal for the first time, I noticed the small ball bearings (diameter approx. 1mm), which can be opened via two lock nuts. I greased these too, you should not do without them when the pedal is open. Then carefully screw the plastic part back on the pedal, be careful, it breaks quite easily, as I noticed. Greetings from Germany!

[@andrewnguyen5546]

I just noticed that my pedals were spinning more freely than before just a few days ago on my last ride. Never knew I should service them.

[@alanjohnson9998]

Bought my first road bike when I was 18. I'm 60 now and have never serviced a pedal. I'm going to start now.

[@steffanh]

Really wish I knew this was a thing about 6 months ago. Chasing a creak/click noise that only appeared when I was putting power through the bike. 3 LBSs changed the bottom bracket, chainrings, 2 full strip down services but to no avail. Spoke to a friend in my bike club as I noticed one pedal had a little bit of play. He serviced it and low and behold, sheer silence......bliss for me and the people I ride with

[@walshman70]

Thanks! Nice video. Love these smaller items that the home, non-expert mechanic, can take on and get value out of in their riding experience.

[@garygreening2799]

Good and helpful and I can smell the bacon frying in the background. Yummm.

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Thanks. Just 3D printing the tool and I’ll have a go!

[@staff0flag]

For many these videos may seem inane - but they're really helpful! The high production value and the skilled presenters make the learning easy!

[@bengt_axle]

If you are using the Shimano tool shown in this video, it works very well if you just set it in a bench vise and turn the pedal body ( be sure to turn the right way!). This also allows you to easily adjust the cone nut as the spindle is held up by the tool. You therefore have two hands for the wrenches. Keeping the pedals well adjusted and lubed actually makes them smoother with time. It is not necessary to replace the bearings,but only adjust the cone nut.

[@eugenem.9428]

Was this shot while it was raining?

[@numbaoneg101]

@Jeremy Powers sound in the background I’m guessing

[@LegSpinna]

It's that time of year again if you're in the Northern Hemisphere. Prep everything for the grim winter months ahead!

[@alcmrs7643]

I enjoy watching GCN videos for the knowledge that i would certainly not use, I ride fixed with footstraps on.

[@shazbarlas7799]

That was amazingly therapeutic.

[@НиколайВарсегов-о5б]

*Works great for our needs.*

[@tofadeisastart]

You can service your pedals in 5 minutes! You just need a park stand and Shimanos proprietary tool! Haha

[@888johnmac]

you don't need a bike stand or a vice .. it just makes it a bit easier ( i guess easier to film also )

[@johntrussell7228]

And don't forget we aren't actually replacing any bearings in this "service"!! It'S sO EaSy

[@Chris-de2qc]

park stand optional, but a bike stand is a good investment for doing your own bike maintenance. The tool unfortunately you have to buy...but it's $10.

[@gspa072]

Can you make a video on how to service Speedplay pedals? I’m sure that customers that purchased Speedplay would really appreciate it. Thanks.

[@TheRainmanBachelor]

I vote for you to be the next Bob Roll and announce the Tour. :)

[@cootha8631]

Everybody needs a proprietary flange lockring in their life.

[@whothefoxcares]

Buy two if you're in a community property State. Proprietary flange lockrings tend to outlive most marriages.

[@andrewbudd5577]

Walter Taylor they are a couple of pounds/Dollars! Way cheaper than anew set of pedals!!

[@Wildschwein_Jaeger]

Same with LOOK

[@jirdesteva]

That is the other name for a wedding ring 😁😁

[@grosmorisse]

They're not going to say it, but you can 3d print one if you have access to a printer. Models can be found easily for free on the internet. Then again, the genuine Shimano PD-40 tool costs a whopping $3

[@geesco9513]

I guess it's time to service my pedals. I haven't touched mine in 4yrs. Didn't know!

[@Climberdom]

I just had a bad crash from which I’ll be recovering for a while. At first glance my bike (surprisingly) seemed ok, I’m still waiting for police return it to me. How should you inspect your bike post crash? Apart from obvious damage, are there things you should pay close attention to that may not be seen easily?

[@gcntech]

Sorry to hear that Dominika, hope you heal up soon :( We've actually made a video about this already (a long time ago) you can check it out here, hope it helps & that your bike is all ok :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rHoqeBhZx2q8k

[@manfredmuench2657]

Good video at the right time. I just had old [ grey] grease coming out. Should I undo them again and keep repacking until fresh grease appears?

[@alanjohnson9998]

IMHO that's always a good idea. When I learned to regrease bearings as a mechanic in a former life, it was always "pack until the new grease appears".

[@manfredmuench2657]

@@alanjohnson9998 Thanks. I'll do them again shortly, after I have recovered from today's spill.

[@machohogan]

I need to service pedals now. I’ve always serviced Speedplay and Look. Never Shimano though.

[@GNX157]

My additional comment would be to lube the pedal spindle threads on reassembly and always use a stainless steel pedal washer.

[@sawyerburnett8319]

I primarily unlip from the right side. Trying to figure out why my pedaling started feeling weird lately. Checked the cleat and it looks like it has very little wear. Must be something to do with the pedal itself. If you always unclip out of the same side, is there some kind of excessive wear you're causing? Possibly with the clip out tension? This is getting annoying as my shoe feels loose on the pedal.

[@ianburton4226]

Only services my ultegra pedals yesterday. One was making a creaking sound under stress, and spinning to easily. Works a dream now.

[@Totalavulsion]

Free spinning pedals? I thought that was a good thing. I love to look over my bike and find areas where I can add resistance.

[@tonilauda]

Nice info!! Love from Indonesia :D

[@bikevideos3435]

Great job Jeremy. Useful info well presented. For Look and Speedplay users, maybe try Park Tool's channels. Their videos are very well made too even if they lack Jeremy's energy. Ignore the haters J!

[@Managingexcel]

Love these videos.

[@gcntech]

Cheers David, glad you like them

[@MrTeff999]

What about the rubber O-ring that is pushed out by the grease during reassembly?

[@michaeleisl95]

Is it a grease which enables better and smoother "rotation" or is it just a grease for parts screwed in?

[@rickdoehler502]

What kind of freezes? I used Phil Woods and they move more freely than before, which makes it a bit more difficult to clip in. What does Shimono use, suggest?

[@davidlimentani1830]

What type of grease are you using in the pedal?

[@Saltydog547]

May i know what type of grease you use? i use the normal grease and turn out to be too thick and the pedal not turning freely.

[@mr.bianchirider8126]

I have a Shimano pedal that has a broken spring. Where can you buy a replacement and how do you replace the broken spring ?

[@madhuriinamdar9619]

Make an video on changing pedal spindle

[@rik5384]

Look pedals up next?😇

[@fernfloyd]

Could you do a video on servicing SPD pedals, such as XT/XTR, please?

[@zumi002]

It's exactly the same process as in this video.

[@irinaprotasova229]

I have Assioma power meter pedals, and they were spinning too fast out of the box brand new. It's very annoying for sure. I've been used them for well over a year. Do they need servicing?

[@stefanosabbioni5821]

How about preventing the spring inside from rusting? Since the first time i've washed my Ultegra pedals, they became rusty and it does not look good.

[@Rover200Power]

Are Shimano axels meant to be completely straight? Both of my 105s seem to have a slight offset. So either I've bent them both somehow, or that is the design. I have nothing to compare them to annoyingly.

[@neilchadwickalistairmaulas5072]

What to do if it doesn’t fall back when u unclip?

[@luizeduardocunha2769]

Is it posible to add baskets in front

[@whothefoxcares]

*Imagine living on a ball bearing, going around and around, enjoying life, and then God decides he needs to clean his pedals...*

[@assortedexorcist2645]

To expand the life span of shimano road shoes cuz i always use it in fixed gear bike last question is cleats pedal are need fully tightend if u using fixed gear?

[@Aniqa101]

wat

[@kw9000]

C'mon Jeremy, you're in America. It's called an open-end wrench 🔧, not a spanner.

[@michaelsingh843]

I own the shimano 550, what would cause crank rub?

[@yonglingng5640]

That would be due to your cleat setup, which sounds like you have too much toe-out.

[@michaelsingh843]

@@yonglingng5640 had it set neutral. It tend to naturally go heel in. Was thinking perhaps muscle imbalance. Instead of manipulating the cleats I want to first consider bike setup and then muscle training.

[@yonglingng5640]

@@michaelsingh843 On most shoes (if I remember correctly), what looks like an angularly centered position on only the forefoot is a toe-out setup. At the limits of the cleat's float, the heel shouldn't be touching the crankarm and chainstay. All cleats that I've set up as toe-out don't match the customers' toe-out walking gait, it's always less than that for clearance's sake.

[@janderson7562]

Is Jeremy cooking bacon while fixing his pedals? I now want to grease my pedals and am hungry for bacon!

[@Tuy233]

how to fix a stock tensioner??

[@tomskid27]

Duuuude. Calm down and take it down a few notches. It's not a good idea to film a video right after you've smoked crack and drank 6 or 7 energy drinks. But I do appreciate you not being long winded.

[@RockyRetherford-cj3rd]

It went together easily in less than an hour. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.

[@Tlhakxza]

What😳😳 Pedals need servicing as well🤦🏿‍♂️ guhd damn man after 8 years of cycling I didn’t know this...I’ve had my ULTEGRA Pedals since 2015 and never thought they’d need to be serviced. I learn new things daily with cycling🤦🏿‍♂️

[@maple4567]

Hi GCN or anyone who knows their stuff. I recently got some R7000 pedals and installed it. However, whenever I stop at lights, the tensioner side (aka heavier side) wouldn't rotate downwards. Anyone knows whats wrong and how to fix it? Thanks!

[@newttella1043]

Umm, that's just physics. It's not broken.

[@mrfailure93]

it takes a little while to break in

[@InderjitWaryam]

Nice nice very good video #InderWaryam

[@PietroPLsz]

One of the biggest bike channels on yt and yet video quality sucks.

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

Jeremy is palpably disgusted by freespinning pedals.

[@mylesie8078]

Great...but less coffee ☕

[@doenamite]

Has anyone ever told you to slow down just for a sec?

[@michaelmechex]

I hate those plastic locking nuts. When I tried to service my pedals, with the right tool mind you, it must have been completely seized, and that super soft plastic stripped out instantly and sheared right off. Total piece of garbage, next time I'll have to pay premium for pedals that are actually serviceable or look at different brand. (pun not intended, but made me laugh when I realized :D )

[@Danrandon900]

Meanwhile after 50 cans of Red Bull - let’s make a video

[@billysunshine9100]

Torteelas and anti clockwise. Where did homie learn to talk?!?!?

[@newttella1043]

Many hours riding bikes instead of school.

[@MuskVideo]

Anti clockwise is the correct phrase. Where'd you learn? The USA? 😉

[@PietroPLsz]

and what is that cracking noise?!

[@mrfailure93]

air escaping through the grease

[@chrissammels5444]

The only substance in this advert, disguised as an instructional video, must be inside his blood system.

[@gcntech]

We hope this video does help show our viewers how to service Shimano pedals, plenty of our viewers wanted a video on this

[@youriverstraete4986]

Never knew he is half Italian.

[@gcntech]

Haha, he isn't, just a fan of our sister channel!

[@siddhant5068]

3rd Commenter

[@chazpilks]

Look pedals....

[@markmitchenall5948]

I'm really wondering why Jeremy is showing road pedals? I guess he puts road pedals to above average abuse, but would've thought he'd be showing us SPD maintenance.

[@fukav1am]

Seems Muc-off is the new sponsor.