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Old 12-28-08, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by wearyourtruth
ah, i didn't even think of the pedal threading! thanks
An engineer whom I trust suggests 'countertapping' the existing threading. This way you have two threadings in one crank - both left-hand and right-hand. Mount the pedal with some Loctite and you're ready. The thickness of a crank (very roughly 1 cm) gives a secure hold.
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