Clipless redux (Candy pedals)

[susan.wells]

Visual inspection does not reveal any damage to the threading on the crankarm or the pedal. I had my old Candies on the bike first and it did not happen with them (but since I have 3 bikes I was 1 set of pedals short so the new ones went on the new bike). It happened after I put the new ones on and so far only on the initial ride on the trainer. However, I'm rather cautious. That was the strangest feeling for my foot to be loose all of a sudden and look down to see that the pedal was attached only to my shoe!

[nuthatch]

That was the strangest feeling for my foot to be loose all of a sudden and look down to see that the pedal was attached only to my shoe!

Yeah, same here! You might want to let Crank Bros know so they can note it has happened more than once - could be a recall situation.

[shewhobikes]

So have you guys emailed Crank Bros yet? I'm curious what they have to say about it. Bummer to be on the road and have this happen!

[nuthatch]

Yes, I emailed them and they felt like, if there was no visible damage to the pedal threading, it was probably the threading inside the crank arm. It did happen on the road to me - it was very strange! Luckily it was a windy day and I wasn't able to go very fast - it was a quiet road with no traffic.

[susan.wells]

Update.... I did the BRAG Spring Tune-Up last weekend covering 185 miles in 3 days. I'm pleased to report no pedal anomalies on the ride and there was much more climbing than I had anticipated. This leaves me with no clue why I had the pedal mishap on the trainer unless I just hadn't tightened the pedal enough when installing.

Susan

[nuthatch]

Good to hear you rode without mishap! I really tightened my left pedal after the last time it worked itself out and I made a point of checking it every couple of days - it hasn't worked itself out since. I'm also wondering if I thought I'd gotten it tight before but not quite tight enough. Thanks for reporting back!