Originally Posted by
JimmyJ
The local bike shop stated that it would not be as good as replacing the whole chainset and was wondering to what degree is it 'not as good'?
Why the whole set? Why not just the damaged arm?
In this application a Helicoil is NOT a good idea at all. Why you say? The load in the pedal is a "side
load twist" is why. Helicoils are great for straight pull or clamping applications but not side load.
Sorry to say this is a "replace what's broken" not a "repair what's broken" job.
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I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?