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Old 02-20-2013, 02:47 PM   #31
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You need to make sure that you thread the pedals all the way in. The shoulder of the pedal spindle needs to be checked solid against the crank arm.

How many threads are damaged?


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Old 02-20-2013, 02:50 PM   #32
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You need to make sure that you thread the pedals all the way in. The shoulder of the pedal spindle needs to be checked solid against the crank arm.

How many threads are damaged?
At least half of the threads are damaged.. There may be 2-3 in the back (nearest the frame) that appear to be intact.


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Old 02-20-2013, 02:55 PM   #33
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Refer to post 23 he has your correct action of repair. If your LBS cant install a thread insert you will need to replace the crank.

I was thinking it would be the other way around. Best case senario.
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Old 02-20-2013, 03:10 PM   #34
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Refer to post 23 he has your correct action of repair. If your LBS cant install a thread insert you will need to replace the crank.

I was thinking it would be the other way around. Best case senario.
Will do. I'm going to take the bike to the LBS at lunchtime to see what they can do and go from there.

Lesson learned on my part.
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Old 02-21-2013, 12:23 AM   #35
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Took the bike by the LBS today and the guy was able to install a thread insert and install the pedal without a new crank. Dodged a bullet there.
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Took the bike by the LBS today and the guy was able to install a thread insert and install the pedal without a new crank. Dodged a bullet there.
Glad you're back on the road. If it's any consolation, I once stripped a tandem crankset. You probably got off comparatively cheap.
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Quick turn around. Sounds like a great shop to build a relationship with.
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Old 02-21-2013, 11:34 AM   #38
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I did get off very cheap. He only charged $10. It was a particularly slow day there, so he was able to get me right in and out. I buy all my accessories there, so he knows my face

I really like the shop I go to. It's the closest one to the house, which is a bonus.

Thanks, guys, for all your advice. It's always helpful to hear from people who have experienced this before.
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Old 02-23-2013, 09:06 AM   #39
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The guy from the shop must really like you. Its a lot of work to get those inserts installed, (I have done a few myself) I think that the best thing you can do is after about thirty miles is go in and have the shop do a real tune up on that bike. After a few miles all of the parts that can will "creep" a bit and your cables and spokes and such will need to be adjusted. Its when a bike will tear itself to bits if it not "set" correctly.

When I used to sell brand name bikes I would give thirty days free service and two tune ups when you bought a new bike from me. I did not make any money on the bikes but I sold a bunch of gel saddles. and other stuff. That way I can help set the bike up for what the customer wants to do with the bike.

Its really important that your body is "fit" to your bike. If your off by a quarter of an inch in the seat post height you can do permanent damage to your knees. If all else fails than I guess you can try to match your old ride (if it was set up right)

Anyway good luck and now its time to start working on just wearing that new one out.

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The OP needs to bring a case of beer to that shop.


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