The things you push your feet against to make the bike go. Pedaling technique, and other stuff related to pedals. Clips and clipless pedals.
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Good Quality Road Platform Pedals?
I am trying to find good quality but not exorbitantly expensive platform pedals for a road bike. I tried Shimano SPD, but ended up concluding that for me it was more of a deathtrap. I did end up ...
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Are there pedals that are both flat and cleated on each side?
I use the same bike for commuting, fast lunch-time rides, and not-very-fast weekend touring. I recently switched from flat pedals to clipless (Shimano PD-M520) but am finding them impractical on my ...
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How can I pedal in circles?
I couple of years ago I switched from using a normal pedal to using a clipless pedal. It takes a little while to get used to. Now, to be able to use it optimally I need to learn how to pedal in ...
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Size of Pedal Threading on old German Glockenlager?
I removed the pedals of a Göricke bike from 1934 or 1935 (according to the bike number). It has a Glockenlager (What is that in English? Bell shaped bottom bracket?) as seen in the picture. The crank ...
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What's the foot retention used by pro track cyclists?
I have recently started hitting my local velodrome in Herne Hill and it's great fun.
I notice the majority of experienced riders use road pedals such as Look or SPD-SL. The rental bikes just have ...
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Why do my pedals move when I move my wheel? How do I fix it?
Why do my pedals move when I move my wheel? How do I fix it?
Here is a clip:
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What is a simple mnemonic for remembering the thread direction when removing pedals?
Given that pedal threads are different on the left and right pedals: the right side pedal has a right-hand thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise); the left side pedal has a left-hand ...
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What are the bumpy parts around the spindle of some pedals?
Does anybody know what the bumpy part near the threads of this pedal are for? They look like they might fit a special wrench, but I can't find any that would fit.
I feel like I must be missing ...
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Clicking sound coming from pedals/pedal spindle/crank
I recently bought a Trek 4300 series MTB, but after only several weeks of use, I'm getting a clicking sound coming from both sides of the pedals.
It seems particularly pronounced when more torque is ...
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How to get my feet out of SPD pedals?
I just bought some SPD shoes and pedals last night and I was trying them out (on one foot) while balancing in my living room. I ended up falling over because I couldn't get unclipped. What suggestions ...
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Uncomfortable SPD pedals
I have just started using the SPD system.
Having ridden without for years, it's proving to be a challenge and sometimes uncomfortable.
A challenge, because the stop/start through traffic is a hassle ...
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Do I need to replace cranks after newly installed pedals torqued out along with some threads in my crank?
I must have crossed threads like an idiot when I installed pedals for my new SPD cleats. After several miles of riding (~100-200 m), I suddenly got this inexplicable rolly, bumpy motion in my foot. ...
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5 Month old bike, pedals and brake issue
got a Merida Matts 40-D bike in September/October, now I'm having some issues and need some help fixing them. Bearing in mind I've had this bike that long, I didn't start riding it until mid October ...
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Do the benefits of clipless pedals out weigh any danger they may pose the rider?
As a newbie rider, I was asked by many experienced riders and bike shop experts if I was using clipless pedals yet? The implication was you are not really a serious rider until you are clipless, sort ...
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Ladies Western Flyer [closed]
I have a great vintage Western Flyer, Ladies bike, that I am trying to find a few parts for. I need to replace the rear Altenburger Synchron brake and I want to replace the seat and pedals back to ...
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What's difference between 1/2 and 9/16 inch pedals?
I've this bike MTB hardtail Marin Bolinas Ridge 2012.
And it has generic composite pedals which I want to change.
So while choosing pedals I saw two different choices, 1/2 and 9/16 inch pedals.
I ...
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Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems?
Has there been done any scientific studies that proves that clipless pedals actually improve pedaling efficiency etc. over flat pedals? Clipless pedal enthusiasts are quick to say that you must use ...
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How to reassemble spring assembly on Shimano M520 SPD pedals
I have a pair of shimano m520 pedals which were damaged in an accident. The springs rotated past the tension bolt and now the back section, usually under tension, now hangs free. How can I ...
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Good pedal and shoe combination for summer touring
First off given that I will be sightseeing as well is it worth the extra weight to take a dedicated cycle shoe and a walking shoe or is the extra hassle of having something else that can go wrong not ...
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Recommendations for clipless pedals that can be used with regular shoes
Does anybody have recommendations for clipless pedals that can be used with regular shoes? I only have 1 bike, but I use it enough that I think clipless pedals would offer a nice advantage. However, ...
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Does an SPD-SL AND SPD compatible pedal/shoe exist?
I am soon going to buy a pair of pedals (and new shoes of course) for my road bike (mostly used for commuting, and short-ish rides (40-50 miles/80Km).
Most important to me is being able to walk in my ...
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Why does my bike make a noise when I pedal hard?
When I pedal forcing a little with my right leg, the bike makes a noise that I don't know how to describe. I'll try to do it. It's like:
a short "ting"
a tiny bell
if a small rock hits the down tube
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Clipless Pedal - Flat Attachment
I have some clipless pedals I salvaged (part of a crankset) and installed on my bike. It's the winter right now and I don't really want to be clipped in. I don't want to replace the pedals either - ...
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Benefits of toe grips/toe straps
I'm considering getting some toe grips or straps for my bike.
What are the benefits of these over normal pedals?
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Right crank arm feels uncomfortable
After a loose bottom bracket and some prevailing knee pain I have made a few adjustments to the bike. I have managed to greatly reduce the pain in my left knee but the right still has some pain. I ...
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What should I look for in clipless pedals and shoes?
I am just thinking about investing in some clip-in pedals (and presumably shoes). I want to use them mostly on my older road bike but in the future I might want to move them over onto my mountain ...
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Do clipless pedals that can have toeclips exist?
I know there are several clipless that can also be used as platform pedals.
But i'm looking for something that can also have a toeclip.
I'm dreaming with something like those:
PLUS this half toe ...
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How much of a difference do Toe Pedal Clips make in comparison to Platform Pedals?
I am a novice cyclist, using my bike to travel to work with a round trip of about 15 miles in moderate to heavy traffic. I have been thinking about upgrading my bikes platform pedals to a set of ...
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How exactly are pedals attached to crank arms?
Recently I tried to unscrew the left pedal of a bicycle by turning it counter-clockwise with a spanner lengthened with a piece of pipe. The net result is the spanner broke apart and the pedal is still ...
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Removing a stuck pedal
I'm sure this question must have already been answered somewhere here, but it doesn't show up in any search results I make...
I'm changing the pedals on a 40 year old bike. Pretty sure the pedals are ...
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pedal falling off axis
One of the pedal arms in my bike is loosening off the crank every so often. When it starts to happen, the pedal arm, that has square ends, and the nut will end up detaching from the crank, so I have ...
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Solutions for pedals screwed in the wrong sides?
I have a Focale44 fixie with a single speed on the other side of the gear (this is called a flip-flop I think?) and I LOVE it so far! I've ridden it for about six months and haven't had to fix ...
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What cleats should I get as my first cycling shoes?
In September I got a Scott CR1 (2007 model) for my 17th birthday. It's my first road bike and I love commuting on it.
Up until I got my Scott I was a strict mountain biker. So when I got my road ...
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Speedplay Zero Engagement Force
I just bought a pair of Speedplay pedals and was trying to set them up today. Once I got the cleats on with the included shims, I tried to clip in and had to use an absurd amount of force to get into ...
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Noise from crankshaft spindle and then the pedal falls off
In the last 6 months I have been getting really bad noises, creaks, clunks, etc coming from somewhere around the spindle connecting to the crankshaft. Every time I put pressure down on the left hand ...
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What causes the threads on bike pedals to become stripped?
Is there something I can do to prevent my bike pedals from wearing out? And what causes the threads on a bike pedal to wear out?
I have a 4 year old Raleigh road bike with just regular open pedals. ...
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what is this protrusion on one side of my platform pedal for?
I've bought new pedals like on the picture. They are good, but i'm confused about the part, marked on the picture.
I've always thought that pedals have no 'up' and 'down' sides, so i can't realize ...
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How can I improve my pedal stroke?
I know a part of biking endurance and speed come from having a perfect pedal stroke. What should I do to improve my pedal stroke?
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Which Crank Brothers cleat do I need?
I ride these pedals:
which came with these cleats:
Now I see that Crank Brothers are selling their "Premium" cleat:
I'm ready to replace my cleats. Is the premium cleat compatible with my ...
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How can I adapt my pedals to account for a difference in leg length?
I have a leg length difference of as much as 1cm due to a non-biking accident. Adding padding to my shoe doesn't help. A friend recommended that I get pedal stacks (and a longer bolt) to my SPD-style ...
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Pedal float & release
Am I correct is saying that for all major pedal systems (SPD, SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay, CB Eggbeaters) that if a pedal has more float, then it will take more rotation to release your foot from the ...
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Can someone give me a short description and comparison of the different road cycling pedal / shoe systems?
I am looking at buying a pedal/shoe system as the clips and straps I am using are hurting my feet again.
It's been a long time since I have bought a road pedal / shoe system, and I have forgotten the ...
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Broken pedal on an old french bike
I broke the pedal of an old french bike (Peugeut Mixte 70's). The threading doesn't fit the one in modern pedals.
Now I am wondering if I should insist in finding an old french pedal or if I should ...
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Are fixed or floating SPD-SL cleats most suitable for a long commute?
After much procrastination, I've finally jumped in and bought myself a road bike, under the cycle2work scheme we have here in the UK.
I opted for a Boardman Road Race, as it seems to be the most ...
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Replace Brompton folding pedal - what tool is needed?
I've managed to completely break the folding left-hand pedal on my Brompton. The bit where it fastens onto the crank* is fine, but the rest of it gone.
What tool(s) do I need to remove the broken ...
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How to weight pedals?
I have some odd kind of track pedals on my bike. I believe they are clipless pedals; but for description, on one side they are flat and comfortable to pedal with. On the other side there is a raised ...
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When I pedal the rear wheel is not turning
I have a very old bike. It used to work perfectly, but just recently it happened that when I pedal the rear wheel is not turning. Just for notice I pedal in the correct direction, brakes are not ...
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Why not place the cleats further back on the foot?
I've found a number of articles saying there is no advantage in having the cleat under the ball of your foot as opposed to further back towards the arch. The reasoning is that the calf muscle is not ...
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shimano M545 left pedal cap unit bolt fallen off during use
I recently (2 months ago) bought my first set of clipless pedals (first pedals I have ever bought, just used default ones before). Shimano M545. All was well till this morning when I noticed that ...
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How do you spot the left side pedal on egg beater pedals?
I've just got a new set of crank brothers egg beater pedals and I can't tell which pedal is for the left side, and which is for the right just from looking at them. Is there an obvious way to tell ...
