help a newbie with a pedal issue?
07-26-16, 08:17 PM
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help a newbie with a pedal issue?
I am new to cycling and recently purchased my first bike. Its a Critical Cycles Beaumont 7. I read the reviews before purchasing and most said it was a good bike but to def upgrade to metal pedals. I checked the specs here: https://www.criticalcycles.com/produ...nt=15299986372 and they said "Urban Pedal Alloy 9/16."
I purchased "MEETLOCKS® Bike Pedal Platform , 6061# CNC Aluminum, CNC Ultral Strong Cr-Mo Material Spindle Axle 9/16" , Ultral DU/Sealed bearing" on amazon. I am a newbie, but does 9/16" not always = 9/16"? The new ones are clearly a bit larger than the old so they will not go on. Before I order more, I want to know what I am missing. Any ideas???
Amazon link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I purchased "MEETLOCKS® Bike Pedal Platform , 6061# CNC Aluminum, CNC Ultral Strong Cr-Mo Material Spindle Axle 9/16" , Ultral DU/Sealed bearing" on amazon. I am a newbie, but does 9/16" not always = 9/16"? The new ones are clearly a bit larger than the old so they will not go on. Before I order more, I want to know what I am missing. Any ideas???
Amazon link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
07-26-16, 08:28 PM
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The printed specs do not match the picture. The picture shows a steel "one piece" crank with 1/2" pedals. I suspect your bike has 1/2", and there are not very many options for 1/2"... mainly low end plastic, or cheap metal.
I don't see much benefit to replacing the pedals unless there's a problem.
Regardless of size, the left side pedal has left hand "backwards" threads. All pedal threads should have a bit of grease, and "snug" tight is enough.
I don't see much benefit to replacing the pedals unless there's a problem.
Regardless of size, the left side pedal has left hand "backwards" threads. All pedal threads should have a bit of grease, and "snug" tight is enough.
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07-27-16, 05:46 AM
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On the bike spec page the pedals are listed as alloy pedals. No need to change them unless you just want something different.
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