Pedal came off its axle, and I can't figure out how to get it back together
09-19-09, 09:51 AM
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Pedal came off its axle, and I can't figure out how to get it back together
One of the pedals I pulled off the scrap bike I grabbed for free parts has fallen apart. I'd like to use it if possible, but I can't figure out how to get it back together. It has loose balls in the bearing, and I can't get the axle to go back in with the balls in their groove. Can this be fixed at all, or should I just ride with my original pedal until I can get a replacement?
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what kind of pedal? does it have a nut on the end opposite the end where you attach to the crankarm? are using grease like to glue to hold the bearings? pics??
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09-19-09, 10:05 AM
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Give me a few minutes, I'll post a picture
09-19-09, 10:19 AM
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09-19-09, 10:44 AM
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Step 1: Throw old pedals in garbage
Step 2: Go to LBS
Step 3: Buy New pedals ($6 - $25)
Step 4: INstall new pedals
Step 5: Ride and enjoy
Step 2: Go to LBS
Step 3: Buy New pedals ($6 - $25)
Step 4: INstall new pedals
Step 5: Ride and enjoy
09-19-09, 11:01 AM
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That's about what I expected to hear.
09-19-09, 05:25 PM
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Those low-end pedals cost the manufacturer about $0.49/pair to install. They typically have a circlip on the other end to hold the outer cone on. Then the sealed end cap/cage is installed from the outside to finish the manufacturing process.
No way you can get under the cap to re-install the circlip without a lot of work. You can probably stop by a bike shop and ask for a pair of pedals like that for free.
No way you can get under the cap to re-install the circlip without a lot of work. You can probably stop by a bike shop and ask for a pair of pedals like that for free.
End of discussion.
09-19-09, 10:11 PM
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You gonna eat that?
I have a largely original 1973 Schwinn Varsity; the first bit of running gear I replaced was the pedals.
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09-20-09, 05:04 PM
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"No user-serviceable parts inside."
Time for new pedals.
Time for new pedals.
09-20-09, 05:05 PM
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Just be aware that pedals come in 1/2" and 9/16" threading sizes. The one pictured looks like 1/2". Make sure you test-fit the new pedals before walking out of the shop.
