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Pedals that use hex fastener on pedal axle (vs. flats for wrench)





Eidetic
  
I'm building a travel bike (w/ BTCs) and have heard of pedals with axles that have a 6 mm Allen bolt head vs. a bolt with flats for a 15 mm wrench.

Any recommendations for pedals with axles that have an Allen bolt head?

daveornee
  
Originally posted by Eidetic
I'm building a travel bike (w/ BTCs) and have heard of pedals with axles that have a 6 mm Allen bolt head vs. a bolt with flats for a 15 mm wrench.

Any recommendations for pedals with axles that have an Allen bolt head?

Many good pedals have both Allen and 15 mm flats.
Are you trying to avoid pedals that have the 15 mm flats?

Eidetic
  
Having both Allen and flats is fine. I normally use Speedplay, which have only flats. I'm about 90 kg/200 lb, so the axles have to be steel.

daveornee
  
Originally posted by Eidetic
Having both Allen and flats is fine. I normally use Speedplay, which have only flats. I'm about 90 kg/200 lb, so the axles have to be steel.

Time Impact Road
see them at Performance URL:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/large_photo.cfm?SKU=15886&Store=Bike
See more at the manufacturer's site, URL:
http://www.timesportusa.com/impact_home.html

Eidetic
  
David, Thanks for the info.

I found more candidates, the "Lance pedal" ... Shimano PD-7750, a DA part, uses an 8-mm Allen key. Here's a review.
www.roadbikerider.com/pr4.htm#Shimano%20Dura-Ace

The Ultegra version is PD-R600 and has wrench flats and also uses a 6 mm key. Review at
http://www.roadbikerider.com/pr7.htm#Shimano%20Ultegra

Eidetic
  
Add to the list, Speedplay X/3, which has a 6 mm Allen bolt head plus wrench flats.

rv
  
look pp357

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