How do I know my bike pedal size?

Check the Cranks on the Bike If your cranks are made up of three separate sections, two separate crank arms and the spindle that goes through the frame then your pedals will be size 9/16” x 20 tpi.

How do you tell if my pedals are 1 2 or 9 16?

If the cranks are THREE PIECES, meaning two crank arms bolted to a spindle, it will be 9/16 thread on the pedals. If the crank is ONE piece through a large bottom bracket housing, it’s 1/2 thread.

How are pedals measured?

The overall size of each of our pedal designs slightly changes where your feet should rest on them. The way it’s measured is from the middle of the pedal to the crank arm. Once you’ve found the right-sized flat pedal for you, you might be interested in exploring your different pin options.

Are all MTB pedals 9 16?

Yes, pedals are universal for mountain bikes. Two piece and three piece cranksets use a 9/16′ inch in diameter pedals.

Are all pedals 15mm?

The flats on almost all modern pedals take a 15mm spanner, though many pedal spanners also have a 9/16-inch jaw for older pedals.

Why are flat pedals better?

Flat pedals provide several benefits when descending; better power transfer through your cranks, greater range of foot position and rotation, ease of adjusting heels down, quick and easy removal of your feet from the pedals. Good body position, range of motion and angulation are maximized with flat pedals.

What is standard pedal thread size?

Bicycle pedals are commonly a 9/16″ x 20 threads per inch. The inside diameter of the internal thread (the “nut”) must be smaller. Measured in millimeters, the OD of the pedal is typically 14.2mm. For cranks the internal thread is nominally 13mm.

Why are 3 piece cranks better?

One-piece cranks have non-sealed bottom bracket bearings that get contaminated easily. In different, 3 piece cranks come with sealed bearings protected from the elements. The result is smoother pedaling.

What are 9/16 pedals?

9/16″ is the standard thread diameter size (and 20 threads per inch) used for most modern bikes. Older one piece cranks used 1/2″ thread diameter (also 20 threads per inch). Try this page for some further info http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/pedals.html. 2.

Are all bike pedal threads the same size?

Thread Sizes Most pedals have 9/16″ x 20 tpi threads. Pedals for one-piece cranks are 1/2″ x 20 tpi. Older French bicycles used a 14 mm x 1.25 mm thread, but these are quite rare. French-threaded pedals are commonly labeled “D” and G” (French for “droite” and “gauche” (right and left).

Can MTB pedals be too big?

A bigger pedal gives a mountain biker added confidence when jumping and also provides more foot placement adjustment as compared to clipless pedals. A small MTB pedal for a bigger shoe size guy or gal can be uncomfortable.

Are there different sizes of bike pedals?

When it comes to pedal sizes, there are two sizes: ½” and 9/16”. ½” pedals are only used on very basic bikes with a one piece crank. A one piece crank is just that, it’s one piece of steel that is bent/forged to run from one pedal, through the frame, to the other pedal.

Do you need pedal wrench?

All modern pedals will screw into the crank arm using either one of two tools. Most pedals (like our reliable Thump flat pedals) require a pedal wrench, which is a long, thin tool specifically designed to fit the external spindle flats between the pedal and the crank leg (fig. 3).

Which side pedal is reverse threaded?

Remember, the left pedal spindle is reverse threaded. Turn it clockwise to remove the pedal when facing the crank arm. The right side is normal, so turn it anti-clockwise to loosen it.