What do i need to install Look KEO Pedals?

[jwroubaix]

I'm going to be installing Look KEO Sprint pedals tomorrow on my Specialized Roubaix. What tools will need? I don't have anything but an allen wrench. What else will I need? Do I need to grease the pedals before I install them. Is some special type of grease. Thanks

 

[BikingBrian]

Yeah, that's all you need is an allen wrench (can't remember if it's an 8 or a 10 mm). I usually put grease on the threads, something like Phil's waterproof, or Dura-Ace grease. And contrary to popular myth, they don't need to be uber-tight - I tighten them to approximately .5 "grunt"s

 

[alfeng]

Most (but, not all) pedals can be installed with a 6mm Allen Wrench.

 

[531Aussie]

I'm 98% sure they use an 8mm hex tool. The only reason I can see for doing this is that taking out more cro-mo from the spindle means they can brag about them being lighter. Silly.

always grease pedal threads, coz they are one of the most common parts to seize if corrosion gets in there

 

[thomas_cho]

100% sure abt using 8mm hex wrench. I got them on my bikes.

 

[jwroubaix]

What sort of grease should I use? All I have is what I lube my chain with. I think it's called pro gold? Is this okay.

 

[nerdag]

What sort of grease should I use? All I have is what I lube my chain with. I think it's called pro gold? Is this okay.

Better off with any cheap lithium based grease that you get from the hardware/auto store.

Prolink is great for chains, not so great for greasing stuff.

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[dcvelo]

Better off with any cheap lithium based grease that you get from the hardware/auto store.

Prolink is great for chains, not so great for greasing stuff.

n

What he said....

And yes, an 8mm hex wrench is what you want.

 

[jojoma]

I'm going to be installing Look KEO Sprint pedals tomorrow on my Specialized Roubaix. What tools will need? I don't have anything but an allen wrench. What else will I need? Do I need to grease the pedals before I install them. Is some special type of grease. Thanks

Wow, I just had some sort of freaky "deja vu all over again" moment because I installed Look Keo Sprints on my Specialized Roubaix about a month ago. I screwed the pedal on with my finger (I sort of wedged my finger in there) because it required a huge hex which I did not have.

 

[Xsmoker]

Wow, I just had some sort of freaky "deja vu all over again" moment because I installed Look Keo Sprints on my Specialized Roubaix about a month ago. I screwed the pedal on with my finger (I sort of wedged my finger in there) because it required a huge hex which I did not have.

You need these.