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 A great "left-handed monkey wrench" for stubborn bike pedals..., September 14, 2008
By JargonTalk (Bucks County, PA USA)
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When it comes to stubborn bicycle pedals that don't want to come off, it's hard to beat the Park Tool Pedal Wrench, also known as a "PW-3." This handy bike tool is made from Cro-Moly steel and which fits both 15mm and 9/16 inch pedals. This isn't the normal wrench that one would find in a regular home toolbox, but when I found it at a yard sale this summer, where it was marked as a "left-handed monkey wrench" by the seller, I grabbed it. The owner must have not known what it was or what it was worth, as he sort of snickered when he took my money. Was going to buy one eventually, ever since I had seen it described in the Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair 2nd Edition, but I couldn't pass on it when it was sitting there for a price that's too embarrassingly low to mention.
So why would someone need a Cro-Moly steel PW-3 from Park Tool to just change bike pedals? Bike pedal threads are different from left side and right side. The right side pedal has a right-hand thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise). The left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise, installs counterclockwise). Many pedals are stamped "L" and "R" for left and right. Additionally, the thread will appear to slope up toward its tightening direction. Left hand threads slope up to the left, while right hand threads slope up to the right. Got that?
In any case, old bicycle pedals are often rusted on, requiring a few zaps of WD-40 to loosen them up, then a bit of good old-fashioned elbow grease applied with that Cro-Moly steel PW-3 wrench. As others have noted, one can slip a length pipe over the end of the wrench for additional leverage if needed. Once that's done, the new pedals can be installed, reversing the removal procedure noted above.
And if I can't remember which direction to turn the wrench (do I turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise...) to properly install the amazing new Avenir ATB Pedals, I can always refer to the new Park Tool Big Blue Book of Repair, 2nd Edition for good instructions from author Calvin Jones.
Some bike tools are really worth it, and this is one of them.
11 of 15 people found the above review helpful.
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Great for stubborn pedals, December 14, 2007
By Charles Holst (St. Paul, MN United States)
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I've only used the PW-3 on one bike so far -- an old Trek 820 I bought used for $50 that had a broken pedal -- and I chose the PW-3 over competing products in case I needed to slip a pipe over it for added leverage. Sure enough, I did need the pipe, but the PW-3 and pipe together broke the pedals loose, so I was able to finish unscrewing them by hand. I would not have been able to do this with a double-ended or wide-handled wrench.
10 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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You gotta have a pedal wrench., February 18, 2010
By Jon Gerow (Hainesville, IL USA)
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Why a pedal wrench? Typically, an open end box wrench is too thick to fit between the pedal and the crank. Thinner wrenches can flex and break if you put too much torque on them. The Park Tool is thin enough to fit and thick enough to not bend or break. Two sizes allow fitment with most pedals out there.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Necessary pedal tool!, November 24, 2008
By kayak guy (Naples FL)
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I bought this to help a friend switch some pedals on a trainer that had the pedals 'Loctited'. This was the only tool that could put enough force on those pedals to loosen and remove them. (Pedal threads would normally be greased.)
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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 Strong Like Russian Tractor!, July 23, 2010
By V8 (Hill Country, Edwards Plateau, Texas)
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I bought the Park Tool Home Mechanics Wrench, as it had both sizes of pedal wrench, and because it was cheaper than the Pro wrench. This one is able to break a pedal loose as well as the Pro model, with the same 14" length, but not as easy to slip it on. The Pro model has one size and openings at 30 degrees and 45 degrees which make it easier to get the wrench on. But once the pedal breaks free, you can usually screw/unscrew it with your hands, until you get to the point you actually need to tighten it.
I pulled the black plastic factory pedals off in moments (after I worked out that the left side pedal needs to be loosened by turning it to the rear of the bicycle). That meant I could use the coaster brake to stop the pedal from turning.
Nearly the perfect tool for the job, Park tool makes this wrench quite a beefy tool, blue vinyl coating on the handle, black Parkerized finish on the metal. Keep the finish oiled, if you want to maintain it, it will rust where there are scrapes in the finish.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Tremendous pedal wrench, but know your requirement first, March 24, 2010
By Mark (Alexandria, VA, USA)
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I bought this wrench so I could easily swap my factory standard pedals with clipless Shimano SPD pedals. I can take the factory pedals on and off my bike with ease (and with grease of course). The only disadvantage is that many new pedals, like the ones I bought, need to be screwed on with a large allen key, not a pedal wrench. So on one hand, I can't attach my new pedals with this tool, but on the other hand, I absolutely need it in order to work with the old ones. And most people will switch between pedals from time to time depending on what they're doing (i.e. racing vrs being a tourist). If you have "old" style pedals, this pedal wrench is a must buy.
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Excellent Pedal wrench, August 1, 2011
By G. Powell (Seattle, WA USA)
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I bought this wrench because I was tired of marring my crank arms with a crescent wrench getting my pedals off. If you put a bit of oil on your pedals and take them off once every few years you'll never have a stuck pedal. It may be possible to rust a pedal axle to a crank arm and not be able to get it off with this wrench, but be sure that you are turning it the right way. One pedal has right hand thread, the other left hand thread. That means one comes off clockwise and the other counter clockwise. If it's not coming easily, check before you reef on that pedal and set it permanently.
Recommendation: BUY. Decent tool
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Works Great, March 13, 2011
By Kevin
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Well, I found out why you need a pedal wrench to take off and put on pedals. Once I purchased this too my life in terms of pedal maintenance became 100% easier.
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Does the job!, February 14, 2011
By K. W. Forsythe (Colorado, USA)
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I bought this PW-3 peddle wrench, rather than the slightly cheaper PW-5 peddle wrench, for the extra few inches of handle length (14 versus 11 inches). This provides at least a little extra leverage if the pedals get stubborn. The wrench does what it needs to do. I can take the pedals on and off my bike, changing from clips to clipless and back, with ease. This is a very sturdy tool.
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Solid, December 10, 2009
By D. Duong (Los Angeles, CA)
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I took me forever to get this because I had lumped it with another order that was backordered...anyways, that was my fault.
Previously, I had tried cheap cone wrenches to loosen my pedals but completely wrecked the wrenches. For pedal installation & removal, it makes a huge difference to have the proper tool. Highly recommended if you change your pedals often or even a couple times a year.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Better than a crescent wrench!, September 7, 2011
By IMBrad (Boca Raton, FL)
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I've always used a crescent wrench when removing pedals that can't be removed with a hex wrench. This tool works great and is inexpensive enough that it's good to have on hand. It's solid and provides good torque to remove even the most stubborn pedals.
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Park standard, September 4, 2011
By Ulticycle
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Solid and dependable, Easy and comfortable to use. Make sure your pedals don't need a hex wrench instead. Must have for any bike shop or home repairs.
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another good solid wrench, August 18, 2011
By Amazon Revu (SF)
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Nothing fancy; wrench is as portrayed and what I have come to expect from Park tools -- good quality and reliability ...
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Solid Wrench!, August 1, 2011
By Chingwongfu
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Great tool! Removed my old pedals and installed my new Shimano SPD-SL pedals in a couple minutes. The wrench is solid and has a good long grip to get the torque you need.
Remember to add some grease when installing pedals! It'll save you some hard work and grief in the future.
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 Did not work for me..., May 4, 2011
By joeham1999 (MI United States)
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The metal on the wrench gave way before my pedal did. I lose!
Yes, I soaked my pedal in oil. Yes, I also applied a torch to loosen the pedal. The pedal is still on my bike.
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you need this, April 21, 2011
By geonphx
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if you ever tried to remove a pedal with a crescent wrench, forget it... this is the tool you want
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Quit looking, it's here, October 24, 2010
By Daniel E. Crikelair (Neenah, WI USA)
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This is a great pedal wrench. Watch how to change your pedals on Bicycling.com. A needed tool if you change from clip to clipless pedals often. I do this on my mountain bike during the fall for single track to clipless for a hunting boot.
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Perfect fit, September 29, 2010
By David Jeswald (Pittsburgh, Pa)
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The Park Tool PW-3 pedal wrench was exactly what I needed for the job. I had been using an allen wrench from the inside to change out pedals, but decided to spend the money on the right tool. I'd definitely recommend this wrench as a comfortable, easy to use, better choice, that was without doubt worth the price.
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Park toll PW-3 Pedal wrench, May 18, 2010
By Rob Ski (North Jersey)
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It works great and for $20 it is cheaper and works better than buying the 2 Open end wrenches that are as long as the PW-3.
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high quality, high price, May 6, 2010
By dd676 (Olympia, WA)
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This is a nice pedal wrench. Unless you're real gear head you could probably get by with something cheaper, especially because virtually any 'modern' road bike's going to be 15 mm. anyway. The price is the only reason it's not five stars.
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Worthwhile Buy, April 17, 2010
By J. Fan (College Park, MD USA)
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I'm trying to slowly build up my bike toolkit and this was both a worthy and necessary addition. Definitely a good pickup.
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Solid tool!, March 10, 2010
By 3xamine
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It feels like I'll be able to use it forever, and I like that I can use it on 15mm & 9/16" pedals.
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Quality, June 16, 2009
By D. Brauhn
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That's a quality tool. Built for guys who might have to take pedals off and put pedals on all day for a living.
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Rockin' pedal wrench, June 16, 2009
By br4v3_s1r_r0b1n (Seattle, WA USA)
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Just wanted to add a very positive vote for this wrench. Lots of leverage, very sturdy, and two sizes. Works great. Park is awesome.
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A solid tool, September 9, 2008
By dino750 (Irvine, CA)
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A little bit pricey for its function because you will mostly use it for bike pedal removal only, but its solid quality makes it work great. It's a worth-to-have tool if you like tune bike by yourself.
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