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Old 08-01-24 | 12:40 PM
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Source for Extended Pedals or Pedal Extender

I need to extend my left pedal about 16-18mm. Does anyone have a source for an extended pedal (SPD cleats) or a pedal extender? I've looked around and can't find anything of known quality. Everything I've found has a few sketchy reviews (like they break).

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There is a recent threads here on BF where this is covered
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There is a recent threads here on BF where this is covered
I did a few searches on BF before I posted this, but didn't find anything. Do you have a link?
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I did a few searches on BF before I posted this, but didn't find anything. Do you have a link?
Was just looking, there are too many! (I use google to search BF) could not find the one that I had read which had a bunch of good info. What I remember reading was there were various sizes available but they all extended a decent amount (maybe too much) There are also pedals that have integrated extensions/longer geometry. "Kneesavers" if I remember correctly is OG and lots of generic knock-offs. I would Google "pedal extensions bikeforums.net" and dig through some threads.
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I have used Kneesavers since 1980. They are available in three widths and in SS and Titanium. I have the 20mm SS ones.

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Search Amazon for "bike pedal extenders."
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I have used Kneesavers since 1980. They are available in three widths and in SS and Titanium. I have the 20mm SS ones.
Thanks! I just ordered one.

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Search Amazon for "bike pedal extenders."
Yeah, I did. The reviews on what they have are pretty scary.
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Yeah, I did. The reviews on what they have are pretty scary.
I have no experience with these, but reading about them I saw a noticeable difference in comments between those that are hollow (permit tightening the pedal through them ?) and those that are solid, the solid ones being the safer bet.

You can also change your crank for one with a greater Q-factor, which is what I did.
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I have no experience with these, but reading about them I saw a noticeable difference in comments between those that are hollow (permit tightening the pedal through them ?) and those that are solid, the solid ones being the safer bet.

You can also change your crank for one with a greater Q-factor, which is what I did.
I thought about that too, but the setup is a square taper Campy crank from the glorious days of Nuovo and Super Record, so that isn't feasible. My crankset is in better shape than my knees......
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Many manufactures no longer machine wrench flats on their pedals. If you use Kneesavers you may need to find a new set of pedals also.
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Many manufactures no longer machine wrench flats on their pedals. If you use Kneesavers you may need to find a new set of pedals also.
Fortunately, not with my pedals!
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
that's not an "extender"... it's a 1/2" to 9/16" pedal thread adapter
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Originally Posted by maddog34
that's not an "extender"... it's a 1/2" to 9/16" pedal thread adapter
Whatever it is, I won’t buy stressed parts on eBay or Amazon unless the are a major brand, and then I’m really careful about counterfeits.

For example, there are some SRAM labeled derailleurs on Amazon that are about 60% the cost of what the major online bike retailers sell them for. No thanks.
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Originally Posted by maddog34
that's not an "extender"... it's a 1/2" to 9/16" pedal thread adapter
oopx good catch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386090522166
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[QUOTE][PromptCritical Posted: Fortunately, not with my pedals!/QUOTE]

i recently wore out the cleats on my Speedplay Frogs and they are no longer manufactured. I replaced With MKS SPD type pedals.



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