I bought my wife a set of Time ATAC Aluminum pedals last fall. The bearings have almost frozen up now and they have only been used on the road for about 500 miles. I have a four year old set of Time ATAC Carbons, with the plastic platform that say I am the best rider in the world or some BS, and have been using them on and off road for without any problems. I was under the impression that the only difference between these were the cages.
Now for my questions!
1. Are the Time ATAC Aluminum Pedals rebuildable? I've taken the cover off and the bearings are sealed. So, I'm guessing I need a tiny bearing puller and the correct bearings.
2. Where can I get the bearings and tiny matching puller?
3. Are there any intricacies that I should be aware of?
1. Are the Time ATAC Aluminum Pedals rebuildable? I've taken the cover off and the bearings are sealed. So, I'm guessing I need a tiny bearing puller and the correct bearings.
AIUI,the outer are std. sealed bearings, so should be available at any decent industrial bearings supplier.I've never had mine apart, but I would have thought you wouldnt need a special tool to get the bearing out, this site sells '2 bits of wood' for bearing removal for $5: notubes.compedalkit.htmOpen ↗ And this one sell various parts: speedgoat.commanufacturer.aspOpen ↗
Add up the cost for the bits - it may well be cheaper to get new pedals, here in the UK, you can pick them up occasionally for £35 ($60-70). Alan.
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The cheap ATAC pedals have a sleeve inner bearing. That is probably the cause of the problem. I've had mine apart a couple of times to relubricate the sleeve when they start creaking. Once you have the plastic cover off, loosen the nut on the end of the axle and tap the axle out of the pedal with a punch.
Nick
Eric St. Mary said:
I bought my wife a set of Time ATAC Aluminum pedals last fall. The bearings have almost frozen up now and they have only been used on the road for about 500 miles. I have a four year old set of Time ATAC Carbons, with the plastic platform that say I am the best rider in the world or some BS, and have been using them on and off road for without any problems. I was under the impression that the only difference between these were the cages.
Now for my questions!
1. Are the Time ATAC Aluminum Pedals rebuildable? I've taken the cover off and the bearings are sealed. So, I'm guessing I need a tiny bearing puller and the correct bearings.
2. Where can I get the bearings and tiny matching puller?
3. Are there any intricacies that I should be aware of?
The expensive ATAC pedals also have a bearing built into the body. The design seems very good at keeping the crud out, but I think the thing is shot once it gets in.
-Dion
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The cheap ATAC pedals have a sleeve inner bearing. That is probably the cause of the problem. I've had mine apart a couple of times to relubricate the sleeve when they start creaking. Once you have the plastic cover off, loosen the nut on the end of the axle and tap the axle out of the pedal with a punch.
Nick
Eric St. Mary said:
I bought my wife a set of Time ATAC Aluminum pedals last fall. The bearings have almost frozen up now and they have only been used on the road for about 500 miles. I have a four year old set of Time ATAC Carbons, with the plastic platform that say I am the best rider in the world or some BS, and have been using them on and off road for without any problems. I was under the impression that the only difference between these were the cages.
Now for my questions!
1. Are the Time ATAC Aluminum Pedals rebuildable? I've taken the cover off and the bearings are sealed. So, I'm guessing I need a tiny bearing puller and the correct bearings.
2. Where can I get the bearings and tiny matching puller?
3. Are there any intricacies that I should be aware of?
