Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Actual BMX pedals have a 1/2" spindle,which won't fit normal bikes which use 9/16". There are however many 9/16" pedals that are 'BMX style';basically,they have pins on the contact surface.
Yes, this. I think a lot of people who BMX as kids are accustomed to that type of pedal and then want them for mountain biking/road biking when they are older.... so they make them with the bigger spindle.