Well, that explains the creaking noise...
07-20-15, 09:06 PM
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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:
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Zeus Gran Sport Pedals | eBay
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Zeus Gran Sport Pedals | eBay
07-20-15, 09:32 PM
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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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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
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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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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.
