Questions tagged [pedals]
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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Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of clipless pedal systems?
Have 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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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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How to fix a stripped pedal crank
The threads on my bike's pedal crank just became fully stripped and the pedal fell off, though the pedal itself is fine. Is there any way I can fix this without fully replacing the pedal crank?
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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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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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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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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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Clipless Pedals - Float
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I asked about clipless pedals. The term float came up. I think that float refers to how far you need to turn your shoe in order to release it from the pedal. Q1: Is this correct?...
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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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Which Shimano pedals have reverse threaded bearing adjustments?
I was attempting to tighten the bearings in my Shimano PD-M530 pedals. I've done this procedure several times before on my other pedals, and I've never had issues before (M737 and M980). For some ...
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Crank threads stripped - both pedals fell off
Something really strange happened to me - 2 years ago I bought a bike (Carrera Gryphon Hybrid from Halfords). I had just about 100 miles on that bike the month I bought it and than I locked it to a ...
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How to measure pedal axle/spindle size?
How do you measure pedal axle/spindle size?
Replacement pedals and accessories specify a size like 9/16" or 1/2". How do I measure my current pedal to see what I need? Is it just a matter of ...
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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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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 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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Is there any advantage to using pedal straps over clipless pedals?
Other than not having to buy special biking shoes, is there any clear advantage to using pedal straps over clipless (aka clip-in or step-in) pedals?
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Is there an optimal postion for SPD cleats?
I bought some SPD clipless pedals and shoes at the beginning of the season, and I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of them. There is quite a bit of distance I can move the cleat forwards ...
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Skate shoes vs mtb shoes?
It's an old argue on forums, still cant get it. What is the (real, that worth the money and time for ordering from abroad, in my case) difference, let's say between Five Ten FreeRider shoes and some ...
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Difference between road pedals and MTB pedals
I am interested in buying some pedals I can clip into for my bike. I currently ride a mountain bike/hybrid but I ma looking to get a road bike next year some time.
What are the differences between ...
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How to install bicycle pedals without a notch on the spindle?
I bought a pair of bicycle pedals that to my surprise had no notches on the pedal spindle to use when tightening them. I managed to screw them in by hand, but they are not quite tight since I can't ...
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What are the advantages of the different clipless systems?
In the past I have used the Look road pedals and the SPD system, however I know that there are many other systems, including some that work purely on magnets.
What are the advantages of the various ...
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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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Left pedal coming loose
On my bike, which I just built out of spare parts, the left pedal seems to constantly be coming loose. It seems to come out about 5m every time I ride ~10km.
It's an old cotter pin crank, and the ...
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Why am I getting no power when I pedal?
Yesterday when I was biking my mountain bike on level paved path, I would pedal but get no power to the wheel. To use a car analogy, it was as if I had the clutch in and was apply gas. It seemed to ...
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Spinning bike's pedals are way bigger than the cleat pedals I have. What size do I need?
I’ve bought a spinning bike that has the cage pedals. I have cleat shoes which I prefer to ride in, so I bought some cleat pedals to fit to the spinning bike. Trouble is I've just taken the existing ...
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Removing surface rust from my Eggbeater pedals?
So I did a couple of wet rides last month, and I guess I didn't dry the pedals as well as I should have. I have Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals, and I noticed a bit of surface rust on them that I'd ...
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Is it possible to drop a foot in corners while using clipless pedals?
My friends convinced me to try clipless pedals, that I never trusted too much (BMX background). Now while I'm getting used to them and experience very funny falls, I try to figure out, can a used-to-...
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Why do left pedals have inverted thread?
We all know right pedals are screwed regularly in the cranks.
Whereas left ones are screwed in the other direction.
Why is it like this and not the other way around?
Here is how I see things: under ...
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Do pedals come in widths?
Do pedals come in widths? Can I get a wider pedal to fit my wide feet?
I wear a size 13 EEEE, a wide shoe. I'm biking in regular shoes, not cleated. My pedals are plain platform style (not cleated, ...
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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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Why does a loose pedal destroy the crank threads?
Can someone cite with sources the process by which a loose pedal pretty quickly destroys the crank arm threads necessitating a helicoil repair?
I'm interested in how the thread on the crankarm gets ...
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Clipless pedals: Why clipping in so darn difficult?
I do understand that this question been asked million times, and million people have million different opinions and it's all down to personal preferences, yet I am struggling and need to find a ...
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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 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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Pedals hits the ground too often while turning at relatively high speed
I’ve been riding for 40+ years of which the last 25 I’ve ridden Specialized.
Around April last year I decided to replace my old bike with a brand new Sirrus Sport, on an XL frame. While I love the ...
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Something clicks while pedaling
My road bike with square taper Chorus crankset has developed a click when pedaling. The click happens always in the same pedal position, right crank forward, on both chainrings. Since the noise ...
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Pedal foot position - balls or arches
I notice that when I pedal that I mostly seat the pedal in the arches of my foot naturally. I also notice that the cycling shoes tend to seat the cleats in the balls of the foot area, as do other ...
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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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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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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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Are all folding pedals a bit... bendy?
I have recently acquired a folding bike. One of the most irritating things is the folding pedals, as pictured:
Pedal in folded position
Pedal in deployed position, ready to ride
Close up of pedal ...
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Are there big differences in maintenance/care between different types of clipless pedals?
I was reading this article http://www.bikeradar.com/us/road/gear/article/best-road-bike-pedals-33045/
and it talks about maintenance/care with a couple of the pedal options, even mentioning that "...
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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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Do Left handed bikes feel different to ride?
Want to buy a BMX bike but they only have left hand drive ones in stock. Does it feel the same as a right hand drive?
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How to set up bike so that back-pedalling stops the rear wheel?
My first bike was a 1976 Raleigh Strika. It was brilliant and was distinguished by having only a front brake lever. To get the rear wheel to stop one simply back-pedalled. This was a v. efficient way ...
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Can I pedal my bicycle backwards to move it backwards?
Is there any changes I could do to my cycle so that I can make it move backwards?Just a question out of eagerness.
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I'm a bit confused on bike shoe terminology. Particularly regarding Look KEO Plus Pedals - what is required to use them?
I'm a bit confused on terminology.
Clipless pedals are the clip-in style pedals. Correct?
Then the cleat are the shoes you wear? Or are cleats just bottom attachments for any cycling shoe?
A used ...
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My left pedal keeps falling off
My left pedal keeps falling off, I think it's loose, or I'm not tightening it properly, but every time I ride my bicycle it gets loose.
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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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Ways to lock my feet to the pedals, OR, Cycling shoe options for (really) wide feet
I have very wide feet, like ridiculously wide. I found some data for Australian male foot sizes and I'm at the 80th percentile for length but the 99.7th percentile for width. I'm currently wearing ...
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