Play in my pedal
01-13-21, 09:06 AM
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Play in my pedal
Hey there 
There is play in my DMR V6 Nylon right flat pedal, after looking up online at videos for overhauling pedals I removed the dust cap and to my surprise I couldn't see a locknut inside. Everything is round and no attachment for my sockets to grab on to for removal.
I tried using needle nose pliers but they can't grip on to anything. Any suggestions?
There is play in my DMR V6 Nylon right flat pedal, after looking up online at videos for overhauling pedals I removed the dust cap and to my surprise I couldn't see a locknut inside. Everything is round and no attachment for my sockets to grab on to for removal.
I tried using needle nose pliers but they can't grip on to anything. Any suggestions?
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01-13-21, 09:24 AM
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Perhaps you have the V2 version of the pedals that use bushings instead of bearings. https://www.dmrbikes.com/files/techn...rviceGuide.pdf
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01-13-21, 09:34 AM
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You looked at videos specific to that pedal? The nut is pretty small if it's like other pedals I have. 7mm or even less. Any remaining grease on it will probably make it look round. Get in there with a cotton swab and clean out what you can. Then take another look.
01-13-21, 10:44 AM
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Contacted the manufacturer DMR and this was their reply:
"Our V6 entry level pedal is non-serviceable. If it is within its warranty period of 1 year it ma be worth contacting your point of sale along with your proof of purchase."
In other words it can't be fixed and I simply have to get a new one.
Thank you for your help
"Our V6 entry level pedal is non-serviceable. If it is within its warranty period of 1 year it ma be worth contacting your point of sale along with your proof of purchase."
In other words it can't be fixed and I simply have to get a new one.
Thank you for your help
01-13-21, 02:56 PM
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Not all plastic pedals are disposable, but $20.00 plastic pedals...yes. They're not going to last too long.
01-14-21, 01:58 AM
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I suppose it partly depends on how one rides.
01-14-21, 08:35 AM
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Well I've actually been reading online about composite pedals and they seem to have appeared on the market only 5 years ago. Whether they are better it seems maybe yes actually. They are lighter, cheaper and achieve the same results. Metal ones look only nicer though if you are looking for something stylish. The ones I had were cheap nylon pedals (26€) which could not be serviced but I intend to get more expensive composite pedals (45€) which can be repaired/serviced.
