Can I change my own pedals?

jschoch said:

I'm a total newbie, done a few triathlons 6 years ago but used cages and my running shoes. I'm getting back into it so I got Shimano PD515's. My bike is a '96 Specialized Allez.....am I going to be able to change the pedals myself or should I take it in to a bike shop? I'll admit I can't even figure out how to get the cage pedals off. If there are instructions somewhere online I'd much rather do it myself than waste time taking it in.

Thanks!

The secret is knowing that the left pedal threads "backwards" (counterclockwise tightens it in further). Have a look at the Park Tool website:

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Dan

15mm wrench should do the trick. Just make sure you put the pedals on the correct sides.

Make sure you put some grease on the thread of the new pedals

Another way to remember in which way to thread the pedals in is that you thread both pedals towards the front of your bike.

And obviously, to loosen them you turn them towards the back of your bike.

Remember to grease the pedals thread before you screw them in