Which way do mountain bike pedals go on?
Right (driveside) pedals are always standard-threaded. This means they tighten by turning the spindle clockwise and loosen by turning anti-clockwise. In other words, right to tighten, left to loosen.
Which pedal is reverse threaded?
left pedal spindle
Remember, the left pedal spindle is reverse threaded. Turn it clockwise to remove the pedal when facing the crank arm. The right side is normal, so turn it anti-clockwise to loosen it.
Which way round do SPD pedals go?
The drive-side pedal has a right-hand thread — the usual kind, that you turn clockwise to tighten.
Which way do thread pedals go?
Right pedals loosen by turning counter-clockwise, left pedals loosen clockwise. Apply bike grease to the new pedals and screw them in at an even 90 degree angle. Right pedals tighten by turning clockwise, left pedals tighten counter-clockwise. Screw in until each pedal is fully inserted and tight; then hit the road!
Do Shimano pedals need washers?
Pedal washers exist primarily to ensure a good pedal to crank arm interface, but they can also aid in dialing in your bike fit. All SRAM cranks come with pedal washers while most cranks from other manufacturers do not. Some notable exceptions include Shimano Saint and Zee cranks.
What can you use instead of a pedal wrench?
Since you don’t have a pedal wrench, typically, your standard 15 mm open-end wrench will do the trick just as easily.
Do you need a torque wrench to install pedals?
Yeah, pedals should be tighter than just “hand tight” and you don’t need a torque wrench.
Do pedals fit all bikes?
To simply answer: No, bike pedals are not universal. Not only visually or for their different purposes for various cycling disciplines, but also internally. Bicycle pedals mainly have two sizes: 9/16” and ½”. The 9/16” is the more standard version of pedals and covers almost all subtypes.