Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads I put L on LEFT crank, and R on RIGHT crank, still L pedal fell off after 150m test ride? by mazarax Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
mazarax on January 7, 2024 8:28 pm I used the Allen Key that came with it, put the correct pedal at the correct side (CYC Photon crank.) Still, after 150m, the left pedal fell off the bike. Does this thing need those tension-washers with break in it? Or does this need an Allen key wrench with much longer arm for more torque? The kit came with just a small sized Allen key. Also, I used one washer per pedal, the kit came with 4 very thin washers. Is 2 washers per pedal better? Thanks!
mazarax on January 7, 2024 8:35 pm I should also mention that I did not touch that little nut in the middle of the pedal. I assumed that controlled something else than mounting to the crank arm?
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I used the Allen Key that came with it, put the correct pedal at the correct side (CYC Photon crank.)
Still, after 150m, the left pedal fell off the bike.
Does this thing need those tension-washers with break in it?
Or does this need an Allen key wrench with much longer arm for more torque? The kit came with just a small sized Allen key.
Also, I used one washer per pedal, the kit came with 4 very thin washers. Is 2 washers per pedal better?
Thanks!
Was it tightened enough?
Did you screw them in the correct way?
I should also mention that I did not touch that little nut in the middle of the pedal.
I assumed that controlled something else than mounting to the crank arm?
Was it greased?