Park Tool DP-2 9/16" Standard Threaded Dummy Pedal Tool For Right Side

I love this Park Tool goodie. Much like their dummy hub you don’t realize you need it until you’ve used it. I’m an intermediate level bike mechanic and have a well appointed bike repair workshop in my basement. I always remove the left pedal so it isn’t banging against the work stand (also Park) but until I found this I always kept the right pedal (drivetrain side) on so I can shift to test derailleurs move the chain for cleaning etc. When you work on bikes regularly this comes in very handy - some pedals are jagged have cages on them etc. and this item reduces stress on your hands and improves the grip. I used mine so much that I eventually stripped the threads on it but part of that can also be attributed to me using too much torque as I threaded it on the crank. I was able to replace just that part through Park Tool’s website.

If you are or know a bike wrench who is hard to buy for consider this. It’s inexpensive and very useful.;

Excellent tool to fit in when no pedals fitted during servicing. Nice positive short thread licks it into place nicely. Once fitted it is very comfortable to use. Bought it because I was fed up of being bitten by chains and chinring teeth.
Brilliant idea simply executed.
Park tool make superb bike tools they are worth every penny. Too many cheap imitations now in the bin.;

Makes it easier to adjust deraillers on bike builds where pedals are not installed yet.;

indispensable piece of kit if you're setting up multiple bikes without pedals every day. Certainly makes my life easier.;

I haven’t used it yet but I installed it and it seems to work just fine;