Information about pedals
10-21-15 | 09:02 PM
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Information about pedals
My nephew just told me that his Raleigh Competition road bike from '76-77' needs new pedals. Unfortunately, he is away and does not know much about fixing bicycles. I am trying to find some information about the type of pedals that can be used on that bike to send them to him. The crankset is Nervar. Is the thread on these pedals compatible with "regular" 9/16" x 20 tpi or is it some fancy non-standard thread?
10-22-15 | 08:19 AM
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I think young nephew needs to bring the bike to a local bike shop. A bike that old may require more than pedals.
Also taking the old ones off could be a real problem and damage to the bike and/or the person doing the work is not unheard of.
Also taking the old ones off could be a real problem and damage to the bike and/or the person doing the work is not unheard of.
10-23-15 | 09:26 AM
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A vintage Raleigh Competition would have English threaded pedals so 9/16" will fit and there are lots of different kinds. You didn't mention "clipless pedals" so I am assuming he uses platform pedals rather than the ones that require special shoes. It would make a lot of sense to order via mail order since you are going to have to pay shipping anyway and the mail order houses probably will beat out any LBS plus what you have to pay to ship them. Here's an example of a decent but moderately priced platform pedals that you might consider:
$11 XLC Alloy Comfort Pedal I've used this one on a fairly expensive recumbent trike and like them. You can view all the different types available here: Components - Drive Train - Pedals - Platform - Niagara Cycle Even the resin (plastic) pedals are OK but avoid buying the really cheap ones. You need a 15 mm wrench to remove the old pedals. Pedal wrenches are nice but any wrench that will fit between the pedal block and the crank will do. Just pull the wrench towards the back of the bike to remove the old pedals and the reverse to tighten them. Anybody with half a brain can change pedals. Just be sure to thread the new pedals in by hand at least part way before using the wrench to tighten them all the way. Sometimes it takes a bit of effort to get old pedals off a bike. It is OK to use something to give more leverage as long as you are taking them off in the right direction.
$11 XLC Alloy Comfort Pedal I've used this one on a fairly expensive recumbent trike and like them. You can view all the different types available here: Components - Drive Train - Pedals - Platform - Niagara Cycle Even the resin (plastic) pedals are OK but avoid buying the really cheap ones. You need a 15 mm wrench to remove the old pedals. Pedal wrenches are nice but any wrench that will fit between the pedal block and the crank will do. Just pull the wrench towards the back of the bike to remove the old pedals and the reverse to tighten them. Anybody with half a brain can change pedals. Just be sure to thread the new pedals in by hand at least part way before using the wrench to tighten them all the way. Sometimes it takes a bit of effort to get old pedals off a bike. It is OK to use something to give more leverage as long as you are taking them off in the right direction.
