Converting 1/2" Pedals to 9/16"?
04-29-15, 02:45 PM
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Converting 1/2" Pedals to 9/16"?
I'm have a set of 1/2" VP-550(?) platform pedals that I want to try out on my 1990's mountain bike, which takes a 9/16" thread. My idea is to replace the entire shaft in each VP-550 pedal with the proper size from an older pedal. Before I make a mess, is this going to work, or is there something I'm not thinking of?
04-29-15, 02:49 PM
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The odds of a proper match on the axle, and whether they're serviceable at all are against you. Pedals are cheap enough that this effort isn't warranted.
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04-29-15, 03:06 PM
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A 1/2" pedal was a compromise OPC needed ... +1, just buy new pedals
there are adapters to for 9/16" pedals in one piece cranks , but the other was is just silly.
VP is a maker of cheap pedals any How..
there are adapters to for 9/16" pedals in one piece cranks , but the other was is just silly.
VP is a maker of cheap pedals any How..
04-29-15, 03:28 PM
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Silly:
Bicycle Pedal Adapters
Although at $14 you may as well just buy new pedals as has been suggested...
Bicycle Pedal Adapters
Although at $14 you may as well just buy new pedals as has been suggested...
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04-29-15, 03:45 PM
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Yes, the adapters are pretty expensive for what they do. I just happen to like the anti-slip design of these VP pedals I have in the garage. All the ones the bike shop had in stock yesterday didn't compare, and they were all MUCH heavier. They're going to get a few more in next week, so I'll just check back.
In the meantime, you guys have talked me out of getting my hands dirty.
In the meantime, you guys have talked me out of getting my hands dirty.
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