Thread: Crank arm (non drive side) completely stripped at the pedal opening
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Old 07-30-12 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nhluhr
The threads actually are opposite... Pedaling forces would go towards loosening. I presume that is for some good reason but I can't imagine what. Same with BB cups.
In each case (pedal or BB), the bearing between the axle and the cup acts to reverse the direction of the force.
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