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Originally Posted by Greyryder
If it's wobbling as it's being threaded in, I have to think it's the pedal, not the crank arm. Doesn't matter what angle the hole is drilled at, it wouldn't cause the pedal to move back and forth as it's threaded in. I think all pedals that don't use cartridge bearings have some innate wobble. Or at least, the cheap ones do.
I was thinking the exact same thing.

If the hole is drilled at an angle, or the crank arm is bent, you will notice while riding. Your foot will tilt inwards and outwards as it goes arond.
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