Pedal mod tip (with pic)
01-17-05, 11:01 PM
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Pedal mod tip (with pic)
I've got a tip for my fellow forum members who have generic pedals and would like to make them a little easier to get into.
Simply take a grinder or a dremel and cut the edges off the corners of the tab on the bottom side of your pedals. (Does this tab have a name?) Try to take off as little material possible while making the point.
It seems that generic pedals have a squarish tab. It seems that nicer (track and other) pedals have a sharper tab that comes to a point.
Attached is a pic of my pedal of the mod.
This mod came about because I had a hell of a time getting into my pedals when it was wet outside. I know it seems incredibly simple, but it didn't occur to for a long time and once I did the mod, things are so much better. Just thought I'd share.
Simply take a grinder or a dremel and cut the edges off the corners of the tab on the bottom side of your pedals. (Does this tab have a name?) Try to take off as little material possible while making the point.
It seems that generic pedals have a squarish tab. It seems that nicer (track and other) pedals have a sharper tab that comes to a point.
Attached is a pic of my pedal of the mod.
This mod came about because I had a hell of a time getting into my pedals when it was wet outside. I know it seems incredibly simple, but it didn't occur to for a long time and once I did the mod, things are so much better. Just thought I'd share.
01-18-05, 12:28 AM
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Might want to round that off a bit there, turbo.
Unless of course you like 2cm deep cuts across your shins.
Unless of course you like 2cm deep cuts across your shins.
01-18-05, 07:58 AM
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Bring on the pain, grinder boy. Paging Dr. Arterial Bleeding. Insert smiley here...bleeding smiley.
01-18-05, 08:41 AM
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I like clipless for fixed. It just fells like a better connection, plus no more messing with straps.
01-18-05, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jfmckenna
What did you get a grinder for Christmas?
01-18-05, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jfmckenna
What did you get a grinder for Christmas?
Originally Posted by wasted weasel
so it is the same dude who posted a picture of himself grinding away on his frame a few weeks back?!...
01-18-05, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by vomitron
Might want to round that off a bit there, turbo.
Unless of course you like 2cm deep cuts across your shins.
Unless of course you like 2cm deep cuts across your shins.
01-18-05, 04:29 PM
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as long as it doesn't accidentally catch in your shinbone *wince*
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01-18-05, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by vomitron
Unless of course you like 2cm deep cuts across your shins.
Anyway, nice mod. I was trying to figure out something like this myself, I have MKS quills (no tab at all) on my bike right now so I can wear regular shoes on my short commute, but trying to flip them over with wet shoes is a joke. I have to stop next to a building, hold myself up with one hand and flip the pedals with the other. I'm glad someone else can relate.
I'm currently thinking about devising a kick tab I can bolt onto the backside of the pedal - I think butchering a busted set of toe clips would work, if you can visualize what I mean.
01-18-05, 09:17 PM
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I'm wondering if welding a one pound weight on the bottom of the pedal would keep the clip on top?
Just kidding, but I agree how annoying this is.
Just kidding, but I agree how annoying this is.
01-18-05, 09:49 PM
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I did the same thing to the "barb" on my pedal. Not so sharp though... Being an old BMX guy I'm happy to stay clear of more shin gashes.
