How do I know my bike pedal size?

If you want to know your bike pedal size you can check the width of the thread with a set of digital callipers. Alternatively you can ask the manufacturer of the crank or you can take your bike to a local bicycle service repairs / local bike shop and ask them to clarify the pedal thread size needed.

Are my pedals 9/16 or 1 2?

1/2″ pedals are for cheapo one-piece cranks, while 9/16″ pedals are for 2 or 3 piece cranks.

What is the standard bike pedal size?

9/16″ x 20
Bicycle pedals are commonly a 9/16″ x 20 threads per inch. The inside diameter of the internal thread (the “nut”) must be smaller. Measured in millimeters, the OD of the pedal is typically 14.2mm.

Do bike pedals have different sizes?

When it comes to pedal sizes, there are two sizes: ½” and 9/16”. ½” pedals are only used on very basic bikes with a one piece crank. A one piece crank is just that, it’s one piece of steel that is bent/forged to run from one pedal, through the frame, to the other pedal.

Are all bike pedals compatible?

First things first, the good news is that 98% of the pedals you can buy today are interchangeable with standard bicycle cranks. They prety much all use the 9/16″ x 20 tpi (threads per inch).

What size are mountain bike pedals?

Are bike pedals interchangeable?

To simply answer: No, bike pedals are not universal. Not only visually or for their different purposes for various cycling disciplines, but also internally. Bicycle pedals mainly have two sizes: 9/16” and ½”. The 9/16” is the more standard version of pedals and covers almost all subtypes.

What are standard bike pedals?

There are two major pedal standards depending on spindle mounting thread diameter. One is 1/2″ wide spindle, popularly referred to as BMX – present on BMX, kids bicycles and very seldom on some cheaper grown up models. The other is standard MTB and road bike pedal, with 9/16″ thick spindle.

Are all pedals the same size?

Most pedals have 9/16″ x 20 tpi threads. Pedals for one-piece cranks are 1/2″ x 20 tpi. Older French bicycles used a 14 mm x 1.25 mm thread, but these are quite rare. French-threaded pedals are commonly labeled “D” and G” (French for “droite” and “gauche” (right and left).

How do I know what pedals to buy?

flat bicycle pedals: Choose clipless pedals if you want more efficiency and control; with your shoes connected to your pedals, you transfer power when you pull up and push down. Choose flat pedals if you need to quickly take your feet off the pedals or want comfort while walking in the shoes that don’t have cleats.

What are the different types of bike pedals?

Bicycle pedals will typically come in three distinct styles; clip, clipless, or platform.