Well, that explains the creaking noise...
07-20-15 | 09:06 PM
#26
Time to move up from those Lyotards. These were just listed on eBay today (not mine). The "METRIC" marking on the box means "French" thread:
Nos-Zeus-gran-sport-pedals
Zeus Gran Sport Pedals | eBay
Nos-Zeus-gran-sport-pedals
Zeus Gran Sport Pedals | eBay
07-20-15 | 09:32 PM
#27
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Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
Yes, Lyotatd 460 is right.
Here's a post mortem shot for posterity. There does appear to be a bit of irregularity in the metal and the break occurred at the first step down from the base of the spindle.
Turns out the cranks are indeed French-threaded as I initially suspected. Fortunately, I did find another pair of French threaded pedals in my parts bin, though these appear to not be serviceable. I made a half hearted attempt to remove the "dust cap" though I'm not sure whether it's worth persisting.
Here's a post mortem shot for posterity. There does appear to be a bit of irregularity in the metal and the break occurred at the first step down from the base of the spindle.
Turns out the cranks are indeed French-threaded as I initially suspected. Fortunately, I did find another pair of French threaded pedals in my parts bin, though these appear to not be serviceable. I made a half hearted attempt to remove the "dust cap" though I'm not sure whether it's worth persisting.
07-20-15 | 09:37 PM
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Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin
I was just complaining that the outer edge of my left calf had been sore the past week or so. Coincidence?
07-20-15 | 09:49 PM
#29
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Bikes: 1972 Raleigh international, 1975 Raleigh professional, 1978 ALAN criterium, 1981 Pinnarello Traviso
Time to move up from those Lyotards. These were just listed on eBay today (not mine). The "METRIC" marking on the box means "French" thread:
Nos-Zeus-gran-sport-pedals
Zeus Gran Sport Pedals | eBay
Nos-Zeus-gran-sport-pedals
Zeus Gran Sport Pedals | eBay
love Zeus parts, the poor mans Campy
someday I want a whole Zeus group set for my Alan
07-20-15 | 10:58 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
What, you don't carry a pair of 9/16" taps in your kit?
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07-21-15 | 12:48 PM
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I had a Ritchey SPD pedal break like the OP's. I was standing up and cranking, too. Didn't exactly wreck but it did hurt.
