Speedplay pedal what do you use for greasing
08-10-16, 11:42 AM
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I use a Finish Line Grease Gun ($20 from performance bike) along with Finish Line Grease.
Finish Line Grease Injection Pump Gun
Finish Line Grease Injection Pump Gun
08-10-16, 12:29 PM
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08-10-16, 06:43 PM
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If you're going to go this route, to me, it's easiest to pull the pedals, stand them upright on your desk/bench, put the syringe on top and push down on the plunger while keeping the stack aligned.
08-10-16, 07:46 PM
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08-10-16, 08:25 PM
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I'll second this recommendation. You do need something which allows a bit of force to be applied, at least if you grease them as I do. I remove just the screw from the plastic cap, and then push the grease gun hard enough into the resulting hole so as to make a reasonable seal. Then pump the grease in until it comes out the other side of the pedal. To be clear, I remove the screw only, not the plastic cap.
08-11-16, 04:55 AM
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I have a plastic syringe. You can probably buy one at your drug store for a buck.
https://www.beenleighfarmsupplies.com...nge%2010ml.jpg
EDIT: Sorry, just looked it up. It's $3.
https://www.beenleighfarmsupplies.com...nge%2010ml.jpg
EDIT: Sorry, just looked it up. It's $3.
As for pedal grease, I use Park Tool Polylube 1000. You can get it for $6-$8 /tube. Lasts forever. I use it for all bike lube needs.
08-11-16, 05:41 AM
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Good for you, but if you can't maintain a firm coupling because of viscosity, or robustness of bike stand, etc, pulling the pedals off can make things much easier and it adds about 30 seconds to the job. Pretty simple.
08-11-16, 06:29 AM
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I've always done it with the syringe and pedals on the bike. Sometimes, I just lean the bike against the wall.
One other thing, OP, make sure you have a rag to catch all the nasty black gunk that comes out near the spindle.
One other thing, OP, make sure you have a rag to catch all the nasty black gunk that comes out near the spindle.
