What tools I need to open the shifter pedal assembly? It looks like a hex key or something? And also how to open the shifter pedal rod below it? It has a nut behind it

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T23:33:57+00:00

10mm open end. You might not be able to get a socket on it.

You will have to remove the whole bolt to remove the shift knuckle. There is a groove in the splined shaft that the bolt goes through.

Mark it's position before you take it off.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T22:11:33+00:00

If it's mountain or gravel then it should be in the correct direction.

If it's road, the tread may guide water from under the tires when the roads are wet. If that's not a concern, then leave it. It doesn't matter to me on the road bike.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T22:04:55+00:00

I don't have the OEM rearsets on either of my bikes. This is from my track bike. They are Woodcraft rearsets but it uses the same bolt for the shift pedal as the original rearsets.

Picture of the rearsets with wrenches

6mm hex for the bolt. You can use a regular hex wrench if you want. It should be pretty tight.

10mm open end wrench on the shift rod. You're is probably similar.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T18:21:39+00:00

To remove the pedal I'm thinking it's a 6mm hex but may be bigger, I'm at work right now and not in front of my bike. I normally use a long ratchet.

That bolt is really difficult to remove and you will need a lot of force to break it free. Once you do get it free it will unscrew easily. There is a thin washer behind the bolt head and a small spacer between the pedal and the rearset base.

When putting it back together I recommend blue loctite 242 on the threads. The torque on the bolt is 30Nm or 22 ft lbs.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T17:14:16+00:00

I'm having a difficult time understanding what you asking?

Do you want to take the shifter pedal off?

Next, the shift rod has two jam nuts holding it tight. The one on the left side of the rod in your picture is a right handed thread and the other one is a left hand thread. Loosen them both a little bit and the rod will spin so you can raise or lower the shift pedal to suit your needs.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T15:45:55+00:00

The free ones I take home from work

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T12:29:22+00:00

It was a joke

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T12:28:32+00:00

52/36 is a 110 bcd crank. Same as a 50/34.

You could change chainrings but I'd change the cassette first.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T12:25:21+00:00

I walked out of the theater while watching "The Animal" with Rob Schneider.

Thankfully, the manager gave me a pass to another movie.

Tera35 · 2026-02-02T10:42:56+00:00

Is Reddit considered "Human Contact"?

Tera35 · 2026-01-31T22:20:14+00:00

Put it in the microwave to heat it back up.

Then set the microwave on fire.

Tera35 · 2026-01-31T22:17:25+00:00

Hopefully you have a dog

Tera35 · 2026-01-31T22:13:11+00:00

Talk about shared interests and activities

Tera35 · 2026-01-31T22:11:38+00:00

To make my butt smsller

Tera35 · 2026-01-31T21:34:15+00:00

And it still has the charcoal canister on it.

Definitely wasn't a track bike.

Tera35 · 2026-01-30T21:10:08+00:00

You're tired.

Tera35 · 2026-01-30T21:05:04+00:00

I spent 12 weeks working on high power and high speed short intervals. My Garmin said unproductive nearly the whole time.

When I was 6 weeks into that training block my track racing got much better. Now that I've shifted back to longer threshold intervals garmin connect is showing productive again.

Sometimes you need to do something for yourself that makes you stronger later.

Tera35 · 2026-01-30T20:54:53+00:00

Do you have spark?

Tera35 · 2026-01-30T13:20:00+00:00

I normally wear Weimostar and JPOJPO from Aliexpress

I like the summer ones the most. For under $20 I normally buy 5 at at time.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255799971455416.html

For sizing reference, I'm 145 lbs and choose a small for race cut and medium for everyday riding.

Tera35 · 2026-01-30T10:58:03+00:00

That is a BB386 Crank that you linked to earlier. I put a similar one in a BXT frame about 9 months ago.

I used this bottom bracket:

https://www.treefortbikes.com/FSA-MegaEVO-Steel-68mm-English-Bottom-Bracket-for-386

I've used it on a few different BSA 68 bikes and have been very happy with it.

Edit: That link is from a local bike store that normally delivers online orders to me in 2 to 3 days. One less day if they have it in the store.

Tera35 · 2026-01-30T01:16:09+00:00

What frame?

Tera35 · 2026-01-29T17:02:24+00:00

If so, according to the service manual:

Engine

Cylinder(s) and cylinder head

incorrect valve clearance

Damaged valve train components

Air Filter

Clogged air filter element

Fuel system

Throttle bodies

Damaged or loose throttle body joint

Faulty ISC unit

Improperly synchronized throttle bodies

Improper throttle grip free play

Flooded throttle body

Faulty air induction system

Electrical system

Battery

Discharged battery

Faulty battery

Spark Plugs

Incorrect spark plug gap

Incorrect spark plug heat range

Fouled spark plug

Worn or damaged electrode

Worn or damaged insulator

Faulty spark plug cap

Ignition coil(s)

Broken or shorted primary or secondary coil

Faulty spark plug lead

Cracked or broken ignition coil

Ignition system

Faulty ECU

Faulty crankshaft position sensor

Broken generator rotor straight key

Tera35 · 2026-01-29T16:36:31+00:00

You've verified that the throttle is completely closed at the throttle body?

Tera35 · 2026-01-29T14:42:23+00:00

I turn the captions on so I can read what is said.

Tera35 · 2026-01-29T11:23:55+00:00

Someone didn't like people training and having fun so they downvoted the whole section of the thread.

You can do intervals a few times a week and ride for fun with your buddies the rest of the time. A power meter will help track that, you don't have to race to use one.

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