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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The bolt of my pedal's crank arm broke, what could be the causes?
It broke while as I started pedaling when a redlight turned green.
In the pics it is possible to see that basically the metal broke! Was it just a poorly constructed product or are there some common ...
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Tools needed to unmount bike pedals
My two pedals are squeaking a bit and probably need to be lubricated. But, I'm not sure which tools I need to buy to unmount them.
What's the size of the square drive sockets to get to unmount the ...
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What is causing this sound?
https://vimeo.com/270962821?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-cliptranscode-201504&utm_campaign=28749
Guys at the bike shop recommended a bottom bracket change would fix the problem however ...
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Options for servicing Speedplay Zero pedals
I have used Speedplay pedals for ages and I think I am on my third set of pedals. I have the new aero walkable cleats and at the weekend I replaced my old knackered cleats with a new set.
Now that I ...
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Are quick-change pedals a thing?
I'm considering buying clipless pedals for riding my bike on the weekend, but they might not be the best choice for a 15 minute ride to work during the week—I'd need to drag along my regular shoes in ...
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Leaving a pedal in a cross threaded state
I have a Kona Jake (specs here) with Shimano M520 pedals and I noticed that one of my pedals wasn't quite all the trough the crank arm compared to the other pedal, see images below:
The difference ...
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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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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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What are the advantages and disadvantages of different pedal formats for a recumbent?
We're reasonably familiar with pedals on conventional bikes.
Flats are convenient for normal shoes
Clips and Clipless provide foot retention and option of pulling up
A recumbent has additional ...
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What is the metric thread diameter of my crank arm pedal thread that's stripped
I'm in the market for a threading repair kit. I live in Australia so the closest options for me are to go to Supercheap Auto or Bunnings Warehouse (links to products from those stores). These repair ...
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SPD pedal float becomes restricted
I have a strange problem with my clipless pedal float becoming restricted. I recently installed Shimano M520 SPD pedals on my bike, with SM-SH51 cleats on SixSixOne Expert MTB shoes. A few weeks after ...
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What is the loud screeching noise coming from my bike?
I can ride my bike for ~10 minutes before a very loud screeching noise starts. It only happens when I pedal; when I brake is the only time there is no sound. Once this noise starts I cannot ride my ...
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Are my pedals greased correctly?
When I spin my pedals by hand they spin very fast and long, almost like a fidget spinner, making a sound too. I somewhere read that this means that the bearings are 'dry', and that pedal spin should ...
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Which ball bearings to put in Union K10491 pedals?
I am trying to put a neglected bicycle back on the road. It has a pedals marked with W. GermanyK10491. Google search revealed that they are Union K10491 pedals. I have found good pictures on ebay. My ...
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Fixed Gear crank arm slips
The crank arm on my fixed gear "slips" when I put large pressure on the pedals like when I take that first pedal to get the bike moving or pulling up hard on my toe straps to slow down. The slip is ...
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Pedal power meters on off-road / MTB
I can't easily change my crankset or hub, so I'm looking at pedal power meters. All of them (PowerTap, Garmin Vector, bePRO, Xpedo Thrust-E) use Look/Keo/SPD-SL cleats. For me, walkable riding shoes ...
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What kind of shoes can you use with Garmin Vector pedals?
I was looking at these Garmin Vector pedal power meters, and the site says they are "Look Kéo Compatible". Can you put different cleats in them for other brands of shoes? Would they work with regular ...
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Why are tandem pedals mounted with the same position?
I have noticed that on all the tandems I have seen the pedals are mounted in the same position. i.e. while the front right one is up, so is the rear right one, and not front right up and rear right ...
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Removing smooth bolt pedals? [duplicate]
Let me begin by saying that yes, I am trying to unscrew the pedal in the correct direction. It is the right side pedal, I am attempting to turn it counter-clockwise.
So here are the pedals I have:
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Role of the part situated below the pedals?
I'm wondering what's the role of the plastic/metallic part situated below the pedals on the image below taken from a road bike?
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the thread for screwing in the pedal has been stripped on right side. Any way to avoid buying a whole new crank? [duplicate]
Put a new pedal in, and followed advice not to screw it in too hard. Unfortunately, I made it too loose... and the thread on the right crank is now almost completely stripped because the pedal was ...
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When I pedal they keep shifting forward randomly but not moving the bike forward [duplicate]
When I try to pedal fast or hard or just put any sort of pressure to move the pedals foward they seem to give out, randomly jerking forward and not making the bike wheel move.
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Curious about foot position on clipless and regular pedals when mountain biking
I normally ride flat pedals and being a mountain biker with a little bit of training behind me, I pedal with the balls of my feet in front of the spindle. I had a pretty good trainer and once I ...
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Car as a bicycle
Is there any realistic, cheap way to change a car into a pedal-driven vehicle you can ride yourself?
(I'm not quite sure if this is the right category to ask, but I couldn't find a better one.)
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What sort of SPD pedals should I use for cyclocross?
So I do cyclocross and have recently got some SPD cleats, the problem is my pedals are eggbeaters which isn't great.
I was thinking in investing in some half and half pedals (like enter these) or ...
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Adding pedals & training wheels to this balance bike?
Is there any way to add pedals & training wheels to this balance bike?
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How much float do the Speedplay Zero pedals have?
I was reading up that the "Speedplay zero" has a unique float and a wide range, but when reading up on the page dedicated to the "Speedplay zero" it mentions thatit is for Rider who prefers a fixed (...
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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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Looking for cleats to match my vintage Mavic pedals
Which type of current cleat would match these vintage Mavic pedals (Mavic 646 LMS SSC I believe)?
Thanks in advance.
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What to do If your pedal are squeaking and are not straight?
I have a dtb and the pedals aren't straight they are kind of bent It seems that something is broken in the place where they are join.
update: It's moving sideways and the outer bolt are quite slanty ...
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Metal part of the pedal is coming off
I noticed that screws connecting the metal part of the pedal are loose (I don't know the proper name for the metal part). I would like to screw them in but there's a piece of plastic that is in the ...
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Pedal spin resistance a good thing?
I've noticed cheaper pedals (also the <5$ ones) spin forever if you give them a tap with your finger. My own pedals seem to have a little resistance in the bearing. You can turn them with no effort ...
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Most effective pedal position to jump start from still situation
All other conditions (strenght, gear, etc.) being the same, what is the most efficient position of the pedals when starting from a still situation on a very short sprint (like crossing 10 meters wide ...
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Pedals rotate backwards when I move the (rear) wheel in reverse direction
I recently bought a bicycle and am new to biking. So I decided to try it out on an inclined part of the road near my home. as I descended on the incline just after travelling a few metres I heard a ...
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How to identify where a creaking/squeaking sound comes from?
There is a creaking/squeaking (halfway between each, I would say) sound in my bike. Here is what I know so far:
Happens during pedaling when the left leg goes down
Only when I press sufficiently hard ...
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There is a grinding feeling at the end of my pedaling at high speed
I bought a road bike about 6 weeks ago, but I just only realised it now that at the end of my pedaling (when either foot pushes down), I can feel a bit of a drag/friction/grinding on either pedal. I ...
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will any shimano pedal fit any shimano crank?
I bought a second hand boardman cb pro mountain bike. It came with no pedals (as expected) but the guy gave me some 1/2 inch screw pedals, flat basic ones.
But they don't fit. The screw diameter is ...
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How to roll-start with a back-pedal coaster brake?
I have a bicycle with a coaster brake. It is very "handy" to brake even without hands. But somehow I can only do a stand still start. This means if have to get on bike first and then start pedaling. ...
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Tick sound on every pedal only for 5 minutes
I am having a new MTB Montra Rock 1.0D 2016.
When I ride my cycle, for first 5 to 10 minutes, I hear a tick sound on every pedal when my pedal is at 3'o clock to 6'o clock position on my right foot.
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How to pick mountain bike pedals (platform)?
I am new to mountain biking, I have a Novara Ponderosa 29er and one thing I have noticed is my feet are slipping off the pedals with frequency. I don't have mountain bike specific shoes but I have ...
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Is it worth it to repair or is it better to buy?
I found an old bike on my grandpa's house and since i am in need of a decent bike i wanted to know if the bike was good enough to be refurbished (new gears, pedals, brakes, tires etc.) or if would be ...
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What are the disadvantages of securing your foot to the pedal?
I understand that there are many benefits when it comes to different methods of securing your foot to the pedal, and how they allow for more power through an entire revolution of the pedal.
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Need help with picking right shoes for riding my new bike
I haven't been on a bike since I was a child. I have had had weight-loss surgery due to being extremely over weight.
I now have a bike but my feet keep sliding off the pedals or just don't feel ...
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Bike pedal not working [closed]
My kid got new bike but the pedal not working, it was working for two days and then stopped working I've tried to loosen it but I couldn't. Don't know what to do.
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Pedals no longer increase speed after a relatively low speed
So i have this bike:
MENS PRO MOTIVE DS400 DUAL SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BIKE
Bought it 2nd hand quite recently and had this thing that after reaching a certain speed no matter how hard i pedal speed ...
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Strange long squeal sound when I pedal hard - how to track this down?
It's kinda hard to describe but there's a sound coming from somewhere on the bike when I pedal hard - I can't figure out where it's coming from. It's sort of like a high pitched pig squeal. It started ...
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Clipless pedals for my 9 year old
My 9 year old son has a Trek 220 mountain bike and really wants to get clipless pedals because he tried a mountain bike race and is doing a cyclocross clinic that he loves.
Problem is that he rides ...
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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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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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Pedal extensions for one-legged bikers
I have tried the classical plastic pedal extensions as in the picture. I have tried riding with one foot, but it was a little bit hard pulling up. I was wondering if anyone knows of an extension for a ...
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