putting 2 right pedals on the same bike

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putting 2 right pedals on the same bike
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flag thethrillbill
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 9:26 Quote
my problem is that i have two sets of the same pedals which the 2 left ones are broken, so i was wondering is i could put 2 right pedals on my bike, is there gonna be a problem, i havent tried it yet but maybe the thread is not going to matches?
flag flybry
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 9:34 Quote
No it will not work. The left is threaded counterclockwise and the right is clockwise. There is a reason that there is a left and right pedal.This is so the pedals don't screw loose when you pedal.
flag t-j-b
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 10:38 Quote
try swapping the axles over, unless it's the axles that are damaged...
flag thethrillbill
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 14:57 Quote
well the axels is probably f*ck because u can fell the balls of the bearings when u turns it, it hard as hell
flag MadMike2007
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 15:05 Quote
Try repairing one of the left ones?
flag EuroBiker
O+ FL
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 15:10 Quote
Just get a new pair of pedals.
flag MadMike2007
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 15:11 Quote
EuroBiker wrote:
Just get a new pair of pedals.

I'm assuming funds are an issue here.
flag thethrillbill
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 17:00 Quote
EuroBiker wrote:
Just get a new pair of pedals.
i just wanted to know is something was do able, it always good too fix something up rather than just throwing it away, use it at its full potential, money does not grow on tree!
flag thethrillbill
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 19:44 Quote
either ways im gonna use them on both of my bikes until they aint turning no moretup
flag flybry
Posted: Dec 23, 2007 at 21:03 Quote
On your next set make sure you get sealed bearings, not ball bearings. They will last a lot longer.
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