Pedals
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MntnMan62
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Clipless? Flat? Cages?
sleuthey
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So you mean the size of the pedal or it’s thread?
raleighnut
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Yep the majority are 9/16ths thread
CanucksTraveller
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Thread size I'm guessing.... They're standard pretty much, if you avoid kids' pedals (which are a narrower thread size) then just about all other pedals that you can buy are the same. Looking at the age of the Firefly model it will have a standard thread.
I was unaware of anything but standard pedal threads, until Google arrived. Just kids pedals and some very old French pedals are different? Could be wrong?
So just buy pedals which look the same as your current ones. But if any doubt, just check their returns policy before you buy.
So just buy pedals which look the same as your current ones. But if any doubt, just check their returns policy before you buy.
T4tomo
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there was a recent thread over about 57 pages advice on removing pedals. it all starts with a decent pedal spanner to get good leverage and being aware that the left hand pedal has the opposite thread (clockwise to loosen) - use the search function to find it to save a repeat......
Cycleops
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Hello and 
to the forum Steve.
Its a vintage rigid mountain bike so rat traps would be in keeping but you could fit any you fancy, flat or dual sided with SPD one side and flat the other.
You’ll need a 15mm spanner but as above LH side has reverse thread so undo both sides with the spanner turning to towards the rear of the bike, that way you can’t go wrong. Your cranks will have a standard thread.
If they’re a bit stubborn give the spanner a ‘tap’ with a hammer.
to the forum Steve.Its a vintage rigid mountain bike so rat traps would be in keeping but you could fit any you fancy, flat or dual sided with SPD one side and flat the other.
You’ll need a 15mm spanner but as above LH side has reverse thread so undo both sides with the spanner turning to towards the rear of the bike, that way you can’t go wrong. Your cranks will have a standard thread.
If they’re a bit stubborn give the spanner a ‘tap’ with a hammer.
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BalkanExpress
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- Brussels
Hello and
Its a vintage rigid mountain bike so rat traps would be in keeping but you could fit any you fancy, flat or dual sided with SPD one side and flat the other.
You’ll need a 15mm spanner but as above LH side has reverse thread so undo both sides with the spanner turning to towards the rear of the bike, that way you can’t go wrong. Your cranks will have a standard thread.
If they’re a bit stubborn give the spanner a ‘tap’ with a hammer.
And when doing this, make sure you have the chain in the big chainring at the front and a rag wrapped around the hand that is pushing the spanner. may sound daft but will help avoid
if the spanner slips or if the pedal suddenly gives.
MontyVeda
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alternatively... never push a spanner. That's what I was taught as an apprentice mechanic.And when doing this, make sure you have the chain in the big chainring at the front and a rag wrapped around the hand that is pushing the spanner. may sound daft but will help avoid
