Anybody use pedal washers
03-02-09, 08:56 PM
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Anybody use pedal washers
They are supposed to prevent fretting of the crank by the pedal shoulders. They seem like a good idea and I always wanted to get some, but the only ones I could find are the TAs on the Harris Cyclery site and they want $4.95 for a pair.
I found some on eBay for $2.75 a pair and $.62 shipping. I bought enough for all of my bikes and shipping was still $.62. They're stainless steel, so they won't rust like the TAs do. I installed a set today and they're a perfect fit. They really only show at the flats in the spindle. They'll protect the resale value of a new crank and hide the ugly marks on a used one. They fit French pedals, too.
The seller is ventoux. If you want some you better hurry. He only has two sets left.
I found some on eBay for $2.75 a pair and $.62 shipping. I bought enough for all of my bikes and shipping was still $.62. They're stainless steel, so they won't rust like the TAs do. I installed a set today and they're a perfect fit. They really only show at the flats in the spindle. They'll protect the resale value of a new crank and hide the ugly marks on a used one. They fit French pedals, too.
The seller is ventoux. If you want some you better hurry. He only has two sets left.
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Most LBS' will have them. Almost every new crank today requires them except for shimano.
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I actually have an NOS set of campagnolo ones.. probably C-record era.
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I can't tell if the Velo Orange washers are stainless. It makes a big difference. I'm sure Chris won't ship them for $.62.
No, they don't F up the Q. They are very thin.
I probably go to the dentist more often than I go to bike shops.
No, they don't F up the Q. They are very thin.
I probably go to the dentist more often than I go to bike shops.
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They are supposed to prevent fretting of the crank by the pedal shoulders. They seem like a good idea and I always wanted to get some, but the only ones I could find are the TAs on the Harris Cyclery site and they want $4.95 for a pair.
I found some on eBay for $2.75 a pair and $.62 shipping. I bought enough for all of my bikes and shipping was still $.62. They're stainless steel, so they won't rust like the TAs do. I installed a set today and they're a perfect fit. They really only show at the flats in the spindle. They'll protect the resale value of a new crank and hide the ugly marks on a used one. They fit French pedals, too.
The seller is ventoux. If you want some you better hurry. He only has two sets left.
I found some on eBay for $2.75 a pair and $.62 shipping. I bought enough for all of my bikes and shipping was still $.62. They're stainless steel, so they won't rust like the TAs do. I installed a set today and they're a perfect fit. They really only show at the flats in the spindle. They'll protect the resale value of a new crank and hide the ugly marks on a used one. They fit French pedals, too.
The seller is ventoux. If you want some you better hurry. He only has two sets left.
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FWIW, I also have TA washers installed on a couple bikes. They're not stainless (black oxide finish) but I haven't had a problem with them in 30 years of use.
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