Bicycles have been around for a very long time. In fact, bicycles have been around for so long that it is a very common tradition, especially in the United States of America, that one of the first thing that a young child is taught along with his or hers abcs and 123s is how to ride a bicycle.

As we get older, most people often lose interest in cycling. The thought of riding a bike becomes mere nostalgia of times when we were younger. However, if you stop to think about it, there are many benefits to riding a bicycle.

Health Benefits

The health benefits of riding a bicycle are tremendous. A daily or weekly regular exercise regime is hard to maintain because the lifestyles that we may have. Most of us have at least one full time job and many have families to take care of and spend time with in addition to secular work. Because we all have these type of mundane tasks, this makes it harder and harder to keep up with a regular exercise schedule.

Now, if you were to travel via bicycle, this can double as exercise. Depending on how fast you go, you may be able to get a great cardio aerobic workout. If you cycle uphill and off-road, you may also be able to squeeze in some fitness training and strengthen your leg muscles.

Riding a bicycle in lieu of an automobile sometimes can afford you the time to get a work out. If you can set aside some time to cycle strictly for exercise, that can prove to be even more beneficial.

Financial Benefits

There are also financial benefits to riding bicycles. In this day and age, gas prices are on the rise and they continue to be priced higher and higher seemingly every single week. Some times the price of gas can be so financially taxing to people who are on a budget, that they have no other choice but to seek a cheaper alternative. Well, one great alternative is cycling.

Regular, manual bicycles require absolutely no gas at all. All that is required is a little bit of leg muscle and elbow grease. If you live near your workplace or school, why not travel the gas-free way and cycle to your destination?

Eco Benefits

Go green by cycling! Because bicycles require no gas, they are eco-friendly. They do not cause pollution to be blown into the air nor do they release harmful toxins that may potentially cause health problems.

So, there you have it. Riding bicycles have physical, financial, and eco benefits. These reasons for cycling are great, and the benefits can make you happier and healthier.

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Installing new pedals yourself is quick and easy.

You will need the following
* Allen key and/or pedal wrench
* Grease

Removing the old pedals:
Removing the old pedals from your crank can be easily done with either the bike on the floor or in a work stand.

Note: Pedals like the Look Keo Carbons do not accept a pedal wrench. These pedals will require an Allen key that can be placed in the spindle from the back side. Be careful you might have a cadence magnet in there – so remove it before you attempt to remove the pedal.

If using a work stand, place your hand on the rear wheel or grab the brake to stop the wheel from spinning.

The right pedal will come off just like any other bolt system you’ve used. Turning the spindle counter clockwise (left) will loosen the pedal. However, the left pedal is reversed threaded and will need to be turned clockwise (right) to loosen. Don’t be surprised if you need to put your shoulder into it; water and time may have removed the grease, causing them to stick.

Installing the new pedals:
With the old pedals removed, clean out the threads on your crank arm – removing any dirt or old grease. Grab your grease and new pedals. Place a strip of grease on both threads of the pedals.

With the new pedals greased use your fingers to catch the threads and snug them up to your crank arm. Avoid using tools until they are finger tight. Remember the left pedal is reversed thread. Take your time, there is nothing as disappointing as stripping your crank.

With your new pedals finger tightened take your Allen key or pedal wrench and snug them up to your crank arm. Typically a quarter or half turn passed finger tight is enough. When they are firmly in place use a rag to wipe up the excess grease. Now recheck your pedals, ensuring they are firmly in place.

On your first few rides check your pedals to ensure they are still snug against your crank.

If you do a lot of wet weather riding it may be prudent to remove your pedals and apply new grease from time to time. If you’ve ever had your pedals seize to a crank arm you’ll know why it’s worth the extra effort.

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Caution – failing to properly install your pedals can cause serious injuries. If you have any questions about the above please contact us for clarification. Our guide is a guide intended to aid you in doing your own work. If you have any questions its best to seek help prior to riding.

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