Installing Morse Taper Pedals on Spinning® Commercial Bikes

Watch a demonstration of how to install morse taper (threadless) pedals on commercial Spinner® bikes. Morse taper pedals are a much stronger system than threaded pedals when installed correctly with proper torque. Josh Taylor provides detailed safety instructions to ensure proper tightening. Important: Do not use an impact gun or wrench, as that could cause damage to the sensitive equipment in the crank arm.



Key points in the video:

00:05 Install the pedals before installing the console.

00:20 How to identify right and left pedals.

00:45 The easiest way to gently tip the bike on the handlebars without causing damage.

1:30 Position the crank arm.

2:04 Slide the pedal into the morse taper hole on the crank arm.

2:10 Gently tap the pedal into the hole with your hand or a rubber mallet.

2:23 Do not use an impact wrench or gun.

2:50 Hand thread the pedal bolt into the back side of the crank arm.

2:55 Using an 8mm Hex Wrench torque the bolt to 35ft-lbs (45 N-m).