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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Where should the cleat be on the shoe? [duplicate]
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Is there an optimal postion for SPD cleats?
SPD cleats (and others) can be positioned on the shoe over a range of about an inch, forward or backward. Where do most people ...
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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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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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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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Pedals and cleats compatibility
I started riding road bikes seriously a couple of years ago at which point I acquired Exustar pedals and shoes. The pedals have kept up well, but my shoes are getting a bit tired and I'm wanting to ...
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How do I remove a pedal from a crank with a crossed thread?
I've part stripped, and ultimately crossed the thread on my crank and can't remove my pedal now. This was done whilst riding and then trying to remove the pedal from the damaged crank. I figure the ...
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Understanding MTB Pedals
This question is bugging me for a very long time. Look at the picture below.
Notice the area I have denoted with red circles. What is that? Does it represent something? Maybe something like position! ...
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How to get enough leverage to remove pedals when their cranks are not attached to a bike?
I'm trying to troubleshoot a weird barely-felt click on my cruiser. The nest step of the process is to swap out the pedals and see if the problem goes away (if not, the problem is likely the bottom ...
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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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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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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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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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Which footwear is the safest for summer cycling?
This morning I could not find my training shoes. So, I used my sandals. I found that the sandals not only kept my feet cool but there was no pedal slippage as I had expected. The more I think about it,...
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Shimano PF-M545 pedals Mavic Alpine All Mountain Shoes how to fit the cleats
I just bought Shimano PD-M545 pedals and Mavic Alpine All Mountain Shoes (links below)
Shimano M545 Free Ride Pedals
Mavic Alpine All Mountain Shoes
I did do some research and "think" I got the best ...
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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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Correct way to pedal
I've managed to break my bike frame, and after doing some reading, it is possible that I'm not pedaling correctly by putting too much into my power stroke (see the related question I keep breaking my ...
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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 maintain platform pedal bearings?
I have a pair of Redline platform pedals with plastic end caps and I notice one of them does not turn freely.
They look about like this:
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/uploaded/dynamic/430/124564-...
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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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What to look for in quality mountain bike pedals?
After a few rides in mucky trails, I am finding my Norco Bush Pilot pedals are getting rough and do not spin very well. Additionally, the plastic of the pedals are getting pretty beat up.
I realize ...
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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 and how tight should you adjust your clipless pedals?
I'm new to clipless pedals. I got some Shimano ones, with Specialized MTB shoes. They are an SPD clipless pedal, and the shop adjusted them as loose as they go to unclip from them. My questions are:
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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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Cycling uphill on a road - sitting or standing on pedals?
When cycling uphill on a road, what are the pros and cons of cycling while standing up on pedal versus sitting on saddle?
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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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What pedals should I upgrade to for racing on the road and possibly track?
I currently have SPD pedals on all of my bikes. I've stuck with them so far as they worked relatively well and I couldn't justify having two types of shoes.
I can justify two types of shoes now.
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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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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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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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How should I angle my foot throughout a pedal stroke?
When I say "angle my foot," I mean in relation to the ground. Is it best to keep your foot level throughout the stroke? Should I point my toes downward or upward at any point? I'm wondering what's ...
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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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Which mountain bike pedal is most suitable for racing?
Which kind of mountain bike pedal is most suitable for racing? It needs to be pretty light, but also durable to be able to resist a tough race.
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Why is a proper road bike pedal preferred for road bikes?
I've been riding road bikes for a couple of years, but with mountain bike pedals, I've been thinking about switching over to a road bike pedal, but what's the reason? Is the performance improved or is ...
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