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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 13, 2016 11:35:09 GMT
I have my nice shiny new pedals for my Mega build. These have 2 sets of pins - long & short. Non fitted at the moment, do I just decide either long or short (depending on how deep I want them to imbed in my shins....) and just whack em' in or is there a bit more science involved?
Have done a bit of google-ing but not coming up with anything helpful - other than the 'depends on how deep you want them to imbed in your shins'.
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 13, 2016 13:19:12 GMT
when i bought my nanos it wasnt very long before i replaced the pins for longer ones.mine didnt come with 2 sets to choose from. the longer pins made a big difference to the grip of the pedals.i'd say fit the longer ones
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 13, 2016 13:23:48 GMT
The pack included with the pedals has 8mm and 10mm pins.
Is it worth using thread lock on the pins? |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 13, 2016 16:11:48 GMT
yes i replaced the original ones with 10mm. iv not found any reason to use threadlock, mine are cap allen set screws so they tighten down to the underneath of the head
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Post by jack on Jul 13, 2016 18:54:54 GMT
Long ones hurt more but extra grip is nice
Lower ones in certain places if you like to reposition the rear of your foot etc easier
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 13, 2016 20:38:59 GMT
Put long and short pins in to compare - feck me the long ones are huge!
My shins have decided I should put the short ones in; which are still longer than those on my current pedals.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 18:57:12 GMT
Yes, I would too, as another consideration is the longer ones will mangle up your 5/10's even faster than your shins.
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 14, 2016 19:21:35 GMT
the thing i noticed about the nanos is that the centre part of the platform where the spindle goes through is raised above the rest of the platform.if your pins are too short your foot might slide about on that part of the platform.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 14, 2016 21:25:12 GMT
Just checked and not sure if they've changed the profile on the newer ones:  |
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 15, 2016 8:51:51 GMT
ah yes thats different to mine. those pins look plenty long enough
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Post by glynnsixo on Jul 15, 2016 14:32:33 GMT
sorry for the duff info chris. its my on-one el guapo's that are raised  but i still had to replace the pins in the nano's as they were too short |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 15, 2016 15:11:50 GMT
No probs Glynn.
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Post by Marmite on Jul 15, 2016 17:18:14 GMT
Just checked and not sure if they've changed the profile on the newer ones: I don't find them ones As grippy as the ones like in Glynns pic  |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 15, 2016 20:56:58 GMT
I'll take 5mm in my leg as opposed to 7mm lol.
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Post by hodgy on Jul 20, 2016 6:46:23 GMT
Never mind the pins ...is that a jar of sweeties in the background ?
I'm really craving something sweet but have been a good lad as I'm on docs orders to get my blood sugar down ..that's just torture!
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Jul 20, 2016 8:59:44 GMT
No, not sweets - it's a big jar of art and craft stuff.
Mrs & kids love making stuff - like the rather fetching lollipop stick picture frame just to the left.
She was getting our youngest to make samples for when her art/craft shop opens for the kid's make and take sessions she'll be running.
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Post by hodgy on Jul 20, 2016 9:11:18 GMT
Ahh...I feel better now then..
A gob full of felt bits doesn't have quite the same appeal!
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