backwards cranks, backwards riding

Having ridden a bit (the last 150 miles or so) with slightly bent cranks
I think you just get used to it after a while. Reversing the cranks
means that each crank is effectively bent in a different way, so you'll
have to get used to it again. I expect you'll get used to it soon
though.

Just for future reference, might it have been easier to just swivel the
seat 180 degrees rather than swap cranks?

John

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Wonderfully simple John, but then the chevron-pattern tyre tread would
be the wrong way round which could have lead to aquaplaning at high
speed. 😉

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johnhimsworth said:

*Just for future reference, might it have been easier to just swivel
the seat 180 degrees rather than swap cranks?

John *

LOL.
Not in this case. My seat post has been *welded* to the frame for
various reasons. I do not intend to leave the cranks reversed - I am
just surprised that there has been some bending.

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Switching the cranks is more work then needed. Next time just spin the
seat around its only one or two bolts that only need to be loosend.

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Perhaps your pedals are directional. Pedals with an offset
parallelogram design, like the 'Odyssey Jim Cielencki'
(http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=726) pedals, would feel
weird if they were backwards. Pedals with the block design, like the
'Union' (http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=216) pedals,
wouldn't make any difference since they're symmetrical.

You could also try red Loctite to keep the pedals from loosening when
riding backwards. Clean out the threads and clean off the grease before
applying the Loctite.

How tight do the pedals thread in to the cranks? My muni pedals thread
in very tightly while some other pedals thread in much more easily. If
the pedals thread in too easily they would be more prone to getting
loose when riding backwards.

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Thanks John!
I am using Snafu pedals ($30 non-sealed bearing version).
My guess is that they are angled. I am hoping/glad that I had not bent
my cranks, because I haven`t gone that big yet.

I think that all I really needed to do was tighten the pedal harder -
though I am not sure. I have put the cranks back to normal.

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ChangingLINKS.com said:

*Thanks John!
I am using Snafu pedals ($30 non-sealed bearing version).
My guess is that they are angled. I am hoping/glad that I had not bent
my cranks, because I haven`t gone that big yet.

I think that all I really needed to do was tighten the pedal harder -
though I am not sure. I have put the cranks back to normal. *

That's good.

I noticed that I posted something already said and you had a responce
too. I left this thread up after your first posted then later in the day
read it again and not hitting refresh posted so I didnt see the rest of
the thread. Sorry about that.

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