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Title: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: woodz77 on February 07, 2008, 09:17 PM: looking at getting some pedas for my bmx but there are 2 sizes available . and me being totally new to the bmx world i dont know what size i need ??

it says 9/16 for 3 piece crank ??

how do i know if mine is 3 piece or 1 piece ??

probably a stupid question but i dont know the answer lol

any one got a pic to help aswell ??? ???

thanks in advance ;)
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: Lazarou on February 07, 2008, 09:25 PM: This is a one piece takes 1/2" pedals.....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v432/Lazarou63/CK286.jpg)

This is a 3 piece takes 9/16" pedals....

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v432/Lazarou63/ZMK7.jpg)

....thats it really one piece is one piece and three piece is three pieces!
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: TwoBobRob on February 07, 2008, 09:32 PM: God bless you Laz.

When I saw yours was the only reply, I was to say the least, slightly concerned......... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: munners on February 07, 2008, 09:36 PM: Maybe a stupid question too!

BUT........... Why do the cranks take different size pedals. Anyone know?
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: Lazarou on February 07, 2008, 09:37 PM: Quote from: TwoBobRob on February 07, 2008, 09:32 PM
God bless you Laz.

When I saw yours was the only reply, I was to say the least, slightly concerned......... :LolLolLolLol:

I'm being a good boy today.
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: double chevron on February 07, 2008, 09:38 PM: Quote from: Lazarou on February 07, 2008, 09:25 PM

....thats it really one piece is one piece and three piece is three pieces!

Sounds as easy as the definition of a looptail...... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: TwoBobRob on February 07, 2008, 09:41 PM: Quote from: Munners on February 07, 2008, 09:36 PM
Maybe a stupid question too!

BUT........... Why do the cranks take different size pedals. Anyone know?

I was always led to believe it was just a size and strength thing. 3 piece cranks wre an upgrade in every way, pedal axles included. :)
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: SaMAlex on February 07, 2008, 09:44 PM: Quote from: Munners on February 07, 2008, 09:36 PM
Maybe a stupid question too!

BUT........... Why do the cranks take different size pedals. Anyone know?

I think its cos you have:

"Normal" size pedal; 9/16, that every type of bike uses

Then you have the USA, opc, Large BB, Beach cruiser 1/2" pedal (Beach cruisers heavly influenced/evolved into early BMXs).
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: TwoBobRob on February 07, 2008, 09:57 PM: ooooooooooooh......... I like Alex's answer better :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: can someone explain how i tell if ive got a 3 piece or 1 piece crank pls
Post by: Lazarou on February 07, 2008, 09:58 PM: Quote from: TwoBobRob on February 07, 2008, 09:57 PM
ooooooooooooh......... I like Alex's answer better :daumenhoch:

Your answer was good as well Bobbo!