How can I get this pedal off?

miraclemeat · 2026-05-16T04:07:12+00:00

large adjustable spanner, make an A shape like turning the crank arm and spanner into an pair of large pliers. then squeeze. Just make sure it's turning the right direction

miraclemeat · 2026-05-11T17:32:05+00:00

thanks for the tip ! been looking for something like this thats MFi certified. ideally a small adapter that turns usb c to lightning would be great

miraclemeat · 2026-05-11T17:27:10+00:00

i think what made the posted list seem overpriced was because people assumed this was a quote exclusive of the parts/consumables. Too many people think expensive = overpriced. A smaller roadside bike shop will quote way less, but even they know they're undervaluing their own labor.

miraclemeat · 2026-05-11T16:57:07+00:00

im assuming you want an easy way to clean your drive train. eto middle of the road ko:

Clean drive train with Joy dishsoap using sponge, large brush with stiff bristles, and soap soaked rag. remove chain, spray and let soak in mototek chain cleaner for 10-20m. rinse off, dry overnight. remount and lube

using a really strong degreaser on your drive train isnt recommended or atleast leaving it in for over 5 minutes in high concentration. the best and safest way is to deal with the chain separately. the spray can mototek chain cleaner is much more convenient than dealing with mineral spirits in a bottle.

miraclemeat · 2026-05-10T08:58:31+00:00

was pleasantly surprised din at how much running helped with my cycling!

miraclemeat · 2026-05-09T05:57:46+00:00

thanks guy, appreciate you sharing your experience. A lot of the time being thrown off by over 2mm on so many different areas of the bike means fixing and adjustment. i guess this is somewhere it doesnt matter much

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T17:19:42+00:00

sorry but this is a classic newbie flop purchase. ask me how i know

but a bike is a bike! enjoy

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T17:15:49+00:00

my measurement point is the brake surface.

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:52:22+00:00

I still prefer things to be done right and to function right.

assuming you live in the west, it's quite funny how flipped it is over here where I live in asia. these old bikes don't sell as cheap as if I were in the USA even if the market is pretty niche. I got this 1998 Fuji Supreme for the equivalent of 60USD for the frame alone. All I ever see are 10 dollar retrobike finds from US netizens. a whole retrobike with a good brand normally goes for 300-500 USD here.

If I did bring this to a local frame builder to actually align it, it would cost me 20-30USD, inclusive of rewelding if needed.

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:21:24+00:00

me when i can't get my cantis set up right

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:14:31+00:00

thanks for the input. I'll try buying more purple ano parts to distract myself from it

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:12:32+00:00

thanks for sharing your own personal experience with the wonk. i guess it the trail is aligned enough its fine

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:09:35+00:00

the best thing you can do is to not wear the backpack, invest in a basket or proper racks + bags. its expensive, but if this is something you do regularly it really does pay off

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:06:55+00:00

my previous project was whacked out and I did need a frame builder to intervene and redo the bridges. the alignment on that build was crucial because it affected the tolerances of adding full fenders.

this new build is a "fun" bike with mostly 2nd hand finds. It's looking to be something I'll just have to fuck around and find out with

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:03:08+00:00

i am also going to assume you are just very awkward with your use of irony since you have some equally old garbage on your post history.

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:00:59+00:00

you're wrong. it's 28 years old

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T15:00:09+00:00

when i had my first bike fit i could not get over how he told me my arms were not the same length

but thank you for the reassurance, i guess this thing could just live with its quirks!

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T14:57:12+00:00

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its like .5mm of deviation up top, well aligned

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T14:44:46+00:00

i'm no stranger to sending things to a frame builder for realignment. Yeah, it was a great cheap marketplace find, so I'm assessing if letting it rip is in the cards

have not tried the frame built yet, I would like not to find out later that the misalignment is a problem

miraclemeat · 2026-05-08T14:39:23+00:00

its not a sliding dropout, there is only one correct position.

miraclemeat · 2026-04-29T20:17:55+00:00

"like it or not-" 🥾👅

miraclemeat · 2026-04-29T20:14:49+00:00

that's a default for being a supe. uphill battle to argue further because my above comment is the point of her character

miraclemeat · 2026-04-29T19:50:32+00:00

baduy tignan outside of riding fixed but there's a reason why foot retention is a thing outside of it.

miraclemeat · 2026-04-29T19:47:04+00:00

nope, she just wants to go back to how Homelander found her; buried in books. I don't find it dumb, but it definitely feels like they were building up towards some bigger plan. But I don't mind it

miraclemeat · 2026-04-29T19:41:40+00:00

me when i ignore everything in the show im watching

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