MTB Pedals Spare Parts

What spare parts are available for MTB pedals?

High-quality MTB pedals are designed to be serviced. Depending on the system, different parts wear out:

Cleats

The core of clipless pedals. They sit under the shoe and wear out from clipping in/out and walking. If they are worn, you might unclip unintentionally.

Pins

Provide grip on platform pedals. They bend or break upon contact with rocks. New pins immediately restore original grip.

Bearings & Axles

If the pedal wobbles ("has play") or runs rough, a rebuild kit with new seals and sealed bearings usually fixes it.

Tips for changing Cleats (Clipless Pedals)

Since cleat position determines whether you ride comfortably and protect your knees, installation is key:

1. Cleaning: Remove dirt from the threads in the shoe sole.
2. Positioning: Mount the new cleats in exactly the same spot as the old ones (use the impression in the sole). Rule of thumb: The cleat should sit under the ball of your foot.
3. Greasing: Apply some grease to the bolt threads so they can be removed later.
4. Tightening: Tighten the bolts firmly with a 4mm Allen key (approx. 5-6 Nm). Loose cleats are dangerous as you may get stuck in the pedal!

Tips for changing Pins (Flat Pedals)

• Use a drop of thread locker (Loctite blue/medium) so the new pins don't vibrate loose.
• For sheared-off grub screws, drilling out or using a screw extractor is often the only help. Pins that screw in from the back (thru-bolts) are easier to replace.

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