How To Fit & Remove Pedals From Your Mountain Bike

Fitting pedals might seem easy, but they are often installed incorrectly causing pedals to fall out mid-ride, damage to threads and the worst case of all... stuck pedals! But fear not, Owen Coutts is here to help. You'll learn the best practices on fitting pedals to avoid all these issues while also giving tips on telling which side the pedals should go on and which way to tighten them.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome!
00:56 - Why are pedals different?
01:56 - Which way do you turn the pedals?
02:21 - Which side is which?
03:09 - The tools you need
04:56 - Fitting the right pedal
07:09 - Fitting the left pedal
08:38 - How to remove your pedals
09:14 - Using a pedal spanner
10:27 - Pedal spacers
11:25 - How to remove stuck pedals

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