metal pedals v plastic

[Fungip]

I don't understand how I would install the left peddle if it does not have the counter threads. How would it go on without stripping the threads?

[jtrops]

Originally Posted by Fungip

Do you need to specify that pedals are for a uni when ordering? I was wondering because of the counter threads on the left pedal.

No, all bicycle pedals have left hand threads on the left pedals. If I remember correctly it was the Wright brothers that started using left threads to prevent the left pedal coming out.

[Fungip]

Thanks, I did not know that. I thought unis only had the counter thread on the left pedal.

[leo]

Originally Posted by Fungip

Thanks, I did not know that. I thought unis only had the counter thread on the left pedal.

I guess what is confusing you, is that the right crank of a unicycle doesn't need a sprocket, and so was usually a left crank with right thread.

[Fungip]

I never gave much thought to pedals before I started riding a uni. A LBS owner planted the seed about needing different pedals for a uni. He is obviously mis-informed.

[arrover]

Are the Electron style pedals held together by the steel pins? I would like a bigger platform pedal but I want to remove the metal pins temporarily while I continue learning to ride.

[aracer]

Originally Posted by arrover

Are the Electron style pedals held together by the steel pins? I would like a bigger platform pedal but I want to remove the metal pins temporarily while I continue learning to ride.

No - the pins don't hold them together. But don't remove pins when learning to ride - the last thing you want is your feet slipping off the pedal. If you're finding the metal pins scary, either get some shin pads, or get pedals with plastic pins. Twisted PCs still seem to be popular and are nice and cheap - they're what I learned with (and in fact what I still have on my trials uni - handy that a mild pedal strike doesn't draw blood, as I often can't be bothered to put pads on when just going out for a quick practice).

[arrover]

Thanks for the info. That's why I thought the Electrons would be good because they still have a couple of plastic pins even if the metal pins would be taken out temporarily.

[HudsonAktau]

Originally Posted by arrover

Thanks for the info. That's why I thought the Electrons would be good because they still have a couple of plastic pins even if the metal pins would be taken out temporarily.

You better put on your shin guards but do not remove pins. It is helping a lot.

[jona]

Nurse Ben

Hey Jay, those Deity "are the same" pedal as the Electrons and the Mesa II, they're just rebranded. There are only a few pedal mfgs in Taiwan.

I just picked up a pair of Black Ops Nyla-pro's this morning and they are also the same as the Electrons. cost $50 at LBS

[aracer]

Originally Posted by arrover

Thanks for the info. That's why I thought the Electrons would be good because they still have a couple of plastic pins even if the metal pins would be taken out temporarily.

But not really enough to hold your feet in place well. Best off just getting some shin pads (or spending a small amount on different pedals with all plastic pins for learning with).