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	Bicycle pedal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A bicycle pedal provides the connection between the cyclist's foot or shoe and the crankarm allowing the leg to be used to turn the crank.
		Pedals were initially attached to crankarms connecting directly to the driven (usually front) wheel.
		The safety bicycle as we know it today came in to being when the pedals were attached to a crankarm driving a ring gear that was attached to the driven wheel by means of a chain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toe_clips (428 words)

	www.cyclingnews.com news and analysis
		A round hole in the crankarm where it meets the spindle is the pipe billet type.
		The second possibility is the crankarm bolt presses back against a crankarm cap, or retaining ring, and the entire arm is pulled off.
		Crankarms using the one-key-release system make it difficult to see how the arm is fitting to the spindle.
	www.cyclingnews.com /tech/fix?id=pipe_billet_crank (621 words)

	BikeBeat - CreateCatalog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Bring your right crankarm around and have your helper stop the crank when the pedal is at three o'clock.
		He also should make sure that both the crankarm and pedal are level with the ground.
		Note that for this measurement to be accurate, your shoes must be correctly positioned on the pedals (the balls of your feet should be over the pedal axles).
	bikebeatonline.com /site/faq.cfm?ID=26 (422 words)

	Crankset (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The crankset is the component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the rider's legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain, which in turn drives the rear wheel.
		It is connected to the rider by the pedals, to the bicycle frame by the bottom bracket, and to the rear sprocket, cassette or freewheel via the chain.
		A crankarm, also known as crank arm and crank-arm, is the lever arm on a bicycle that attaches to the bottom-bracket spindle at one end and the pedal at the other end.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/C/Crankset.htm (216 words)

	Village CycleSport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Because pedal axles are usually made of steel and crankarms are usually aluminum, there's the possibility of the hard pedal threads stripping the soft aluminum ones.
		What's more, pedals are often attached to the crankarms super tightly, which can make removal quite difficult.
		Choose the appropriate pedal and start it into the correct crankarm by hand turning the pedal axle toward the front of the bike (both pedals thread in this direction).
	villagecyclesport.com /site/page.cfm?PageID=430 (581 words)

	[hpv] HP 51 (crankarm lengths)
		With the addition of another variable (crankarm length), one would expect that there will be an interaction between crankarm length, pedaling rate, load, and power output.
		Females were selected because they are not as heavy (nor as powerful) as males, and the highest load used and tested (165 gm/kg BM), were within the maximum load capacity of the ergometer.
		To address these issues, I have data collected on power output and time to exhaustion, when different crankarm lengths are used with different pedaling cadences, and incrementing workload until exhaustion (or when the selected cadence can no longer be maintained).
	www.ihpva.org /pipermail/hpv/2001-February/013253.html (1512 words)

	Bike Fitting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The result is the proper distance from the center of the crankarm axle to the top of the saddle, measured in line with the seatpost.
		If the plumb line is in front of the crankarm, move the saddle back and recheck.
		Shorter riders should use crankarms that are 170mm or shorter in length.
	www.teamnova.org /bike_fitting.htm (2026 words)

	Ken-Way Corp. 400 Drain cleaning machine
		With the drum and crankarm mounted and no cable through the crankarm the arm should turn freely by hand with the drum remaining stationary.
		If there is give here then loosen the set screws on the crankarm collars, push the arm all the way back against the drum hub and while maintaining back pressure on the crankarm slide the collars tight against the bearing and tighten set screws.
		On the ‘400’ the crankarm must also be kept lubricated in the bearing through the oil spout and the cup on the end of the arm that rides on the drum hub.
	www.ken-way.com /faq.htm (642 words)

	Serotta Competition Bicycle Forums - pondering replacement after crash
		Then, after riding the bike you'll be able to determine whether the crankarm is still straight.
		BB axles are typically too stout and too short to be bent from a crash like that; the softer aluminum of the crankarm absorbs all the forces.
		My broadside, while tweaking the crankarm, also buckled the seat tube at the bottom bracket subtly, but visibly.
	www.serotta.com /forum/printthread.php?t=5891 (387 words)

	Serotta Competition Bicycle Forums - I lost my crankarm!!
		Very quickly I realized that the left crankarm of my new Dura-Ace 10 crankset was attached to my pedal which was attached to my shoe, but the crank arm was not attached to the bb axle.
		It turns out, that the crankarm is held on by a small hexagonal bolt type mechanism similar to that which holds on a seatpost.
		once snug then the two pinch bolts on the crankarm are torqued to spec which locks the crankarm onto the axle as well as locks the dust cap into place.
	www.serotta.com /forum/printthread.php?t=1757 (1173 words)

	Bicycle Noises, Clicks
		To adjust the bottom bracket, remove the crankarms and, with the appropriate tools for your type of bottom bracket, make sure it’s held fast in the frame by tightening the cups and/or adjusting the bearings (as required for your set-up).
		Remove the crankarms and with the appropriate tools for your type of bottom bracket, remove the bottom bracket, lube the surfaces in contact with the frame and reinstall the BB making sure it’s tight.
		Make sure the pedal threads (the part that threads into the crankarm) are lubricated and that the pedals are securely tightened.
	www.jimlangley.net /wrench/keepitquiet.html (3421 words)

	3 Length Alternate Cranks
		The crankarm length from its pivot center to the center of each of the three threaded handgrip holes is 2.5", 4" and 5.5"
		The crankarm length for all arm cycles is 5.5" (14 cm) as measured from the center of each crankarm pivot to the center of the handgrip threads.
		For the Spirit 660 and 690, the lower, foot crankarm length is 3.5" (8.9 cm).
	www.lifestylesport.com /SAF-2829.htm (245 words)

	Tensile UCI Crankset Reviews and Where To Buy Info
		Tensile made some good design choices, including the special spline for the bashring on the crankarm, the machining at the end of the freewheel threads so any freewheel will thread on completely (seemed to be done for the White Industries trials freewheel - which I'm using with this crank), and the replaceable steel pedal threads.
		The only minor issue I had was that I couldn't press the right crankarm on far enough by hand to get the short FSA crank bolts to reach the bb spindle threads.
		Several taps on the crankarm (covered with a shop rag) with a hammer did the trick, and I was able to thread in the bolt and tighten it on the rest of the way.
	www.biketrials.com /review/2005_Tensile_UCI_Crankset_L541.html (288 words)

	Campy Only: Carbon Cranks Road Test
		The Taiwan-made crankset consists of two carbon fiber crankarms; an alloy spider with a Campagnolo-compatible 135mm bolt circle is bolted to the inside of the righthand crankarm.
		Combined with the somewhat beefy crankarms, the effect is one of hi-tech strength.
		The lefthand crankarm was totally loose, and the mounting bolt was almost ready to fall out.
	www.campyonly.com /roadtests/carbon_cranks.html (1289 words)

	Bicycle cranks
		Forged steel one-piece construction with 5.5" crankarms and 24 TPI threading.
		Forged steel one-piece construction with 4.5" crankarms and 24 TPI threading.
		Forged steel one-piece construction with 165 mm crankarms and 24 TPI threading.
	www.yuccadune.com /aisle364.html (153 words)

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		Two precautions that will assure the successful removal of crankarms are; 1) grease the bb spindle prior to installing the crankarms and 2) make sure the crankarm removal tool is fully threaded into the crankarm.
		To install your Isis Drive crankarms correctly first read the detailed instructions as posted on this website and that should have come with your crankset.
		The shortened version of the installation instructions are to; first apply light coating of grease to the spindle where the crankarm will be installed.
	www.fullspeedahead.com /fly.aspx?layout=tech&cid=80 (604 words)

	Encyclopedia: Bicycle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Between the chain and rear wheel may be interspersed various gearing systems, described below, which vary the gear ratio, the number of rear wheel revolutions produced by each turn of the pedals.
		A press-fit crankarm with pedal The crankset is the component of a bicycle drivetrain that converts the reciprocating motion of the riders legs into rotational motion used to drive the chain, which in turn drives the rear wheel.
		A bicycle chain is a chain that transfers power from the pedals to the drive-wheel of a bicycle thus propelling it.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bicycle (12447 words)

	Cranksets & Bottom Bracket & Chains
		Crankarms are polished very similar to the old high end Suntour cranks.
		Crankarms very similar to the Vuelta crankarms as above (slightly less polished).
		BMX cranksets with 165mm and SHORTER crankarm length.
	www.gaerlan.com /bikeparts/parts/crank/crank.html (609 words)

	Park Tool Website
		Turn pedal wrench counter-clockwise to remove right pedal or turn crankarm so the pedal is pedaling forward.
		Turn pedal wrench clock-wise to remove left pedal or turn crankarm so the pedal is pedaling forward.
		If pedal is difficult to thread into arm, or if the threads in the crankarm are damaged, there may be some repair possible by chasing them with a tap.
	www.parktool.com /repair/readhowto.asp?id=83 (627 words)

	Crankset
		he pedals are connected to the crankarms, the crankarms are connected to the axle, the axle is connected...
		To check for play, grab either crankarm (not the pedal) and try to rock it back and forth perpendicular to your frame.
		If there is a bend in your crankarm or pedal, you'll be able to feel this bend as you pedal.
	www.khurramweb.com /cycling_articles/title/Crankset.html (443 words)

	felixwong.com » Removing a Stuck Crank (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		We made a slit in the crankarm all the way to the bottom bracket spindle, and then inserted a screwdriver in the slit to “wedge” it open (like a crowbar).
		If you are wondering why the main crankarm (the one with chainrings) was also cut on one of it’s “spider arms”, it was so we could get a better grip with the pulley extractor (which still was totally ineffective.)
		This is controversial, but in my experience not only does it help keep the cranks quiet, it prevents the crank from becoming stuck on the BB spindle (just tighten the crankarm bolts really tight and use either teflon tape or Locktite to prevent the cranks from loosening).
	felixwong.com /news/1998/08/removing-a-stuck-crank/trackback (412 words)

	CYCLING PERFORMANCE TIPS - crank length
		If you change your crankarm length on your current set up, don't forget to adjust your seat height as changing crankarm length will change the distance from your seat to the lowest point of the crank cycle.
		I use 170-mm crankarms but have heard that for time trialing, longer is better.
		Another aspect is the distance between the crankarm and the pedal platform itself.
	www.cptips.com /crnklth.htm (1585 words)

	Crankarm Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		- Crankarm Shorteners are a device that allows an elementary age child or short adult to ride on the back seat (the stoker's seat) of a tandem bicycle.
		The Crankarm Shorteners reduce the length between the stoker's seat and the pedals.
		Briefly, the pedal is removed from the crankarm, the Crankarm Shorteners installed and the pedals are then reinstalled on the Crankarm Shortener.
	www.ride2online.com /cintro.htm (356 words)

	EFFECT OF PEDAL CRANKARM LENGTH ON CYCLING DURATION IN A RECUMBENT POSITION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		How performance is affected by changes in CL will provide information in the development of faster and more effective human powered vehicles.
		From Table 1 it can be observed that with changes in CL from 110-265 mm, cycling duration is best described by an inverted U-curve; whereas there appears to be a decrease in minimum joint angles, an increase in the joint ROM, and no obvious trend in maximum joint angles.
		No literature can be found examining the effect of changes in CL on cycling duration in a recumbent position..
	www.asb-biomech.org /onlineabs/NACOB98/1 (923 words)

	2006 SRM Crankarm Set :: Competitive Cyclist
		If you decide mid-year that a different cranklength is for you, these crankarms are what you need.
		Three Torx bolts hold your SRM Powermeter into your right crankarm.
		Please note that the three Torx bolts and crankarm bolts are not included.
	www.competitivecyclist.com /za/CCY?PAGE=BUY_PRODUCT_STANDARD&PRODUCT.ID=1187&CATEGORY.ID=44&MODE= (67 words)

	Crankarm
		Firefox and Opera are two free browsers that do a much better job of following the standards.
		Next feature I'd like to implement on Crankarm is a recent comments box.
		If there are any features you'd like to see, or have any comments on the site design please send me a note.
	www.crankarm.ca (1045 words)

	Swingarm rub - msdhw.com \| Northern California Downhill & Freeride Community
		Check both the bb spindle and tapers of the crankarm hole.
		If the bb is rounded, replace the bb and see if that fixes the rub.
		If the crankarm hole tapers are damaged, upgrade to a splined Shimano or ISIS bb/crankarm setup.
	www.msdhw.com /forum/showthread.php?t=370 (454 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Campy Only Retro Bike's left side crankarm gave up the ghost on a nighttime ride on May 31, 2001.
		Our crankarm showed no signs of damage or fatigue whatsoever, right up until it failed, but it's a good idea to keep an eye on critical parts like these on your own bike.
		Jobst Brandt reports he has broken dozens of cranks, checks his cranks monthly, and has caught them when cracked but not broken through in all but two cases.
	pardo.net /pardo/bike/pic/fail/FAIL-008.html (221 words)

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