I have been trying to replace one of my SPD pedals with a flat pedal, and as usual I cannot unscrew the pedal. A while back I thought I saw some pedal flats that clip onto a spd to turn it into a flat pedal, does anyone know where I might get some of these?
Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
btw. I cycled about 1.5 miles last night around Clifton downs, the first cycling for seven weeks.
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Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
I attached (probably via bungees, strapped to the side) a bit of drainpipe vertically to the back rack while my wife had a leg in plaster. Drop the crutches in, they stay there. Worked very well...
Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
btw. I cycled about 1.5 miles last night around Clifton downs, the first cycling for seven weeks.
Well done. My completely non medical opinion is that getting back on a bike as soon as possible is important - if only for preservation of sanity!
I've carried crutches on a specially adapted tandem (essentially a wheelchair on the front) for someone who couldn't walk very well. His crutches could fit under the handlebars when they were collapsed and held in place with a couple of pedal straps.
If tying to the frame it might be better to use something stretchy like bungees (as Clive suggests) and pull them tight so if they slip they should still be quite secure.
I have been trying to replace one of my SPD pedals with a flat pedal, and as usual I cannot unscrew the pedal.
The usual advice here is to check you are turning it the correct way...
Bike upright Cranks horizontal Pedal at the front Spanner covering the crank Press down.
If they haven't been off in a while you may need a bigger lever.
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A while back I thought I saw some pedal flats that clip onto a spd to turn it into a flat pedal, does anyone know where I might get some of these?
Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
I think I might be happer with a couple of velcro straps holding them parallel to the top tube as done with fishing rods etc. -- Phil Cook looking north over the park to the "Westminster Gasworks"
Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
well I remember the lamp-lighter carrying a ladder with his arm through the rungs..
WaterBoard Turnkeys with the keys and listening device strapped to the cross bar.
There's a chap who cycles to the station daily with one crutch; I think he has a loop from his saddle rails and the crutch is passed into this and the other end is just rested on the handle bars..
Try a tennis racket clip on the front fork?
-- Charles Brompton P6R-Plus; CarryFreedom -YL, in Motspur Park LCC; CTC.
I have been trying to replace one of my SPD pedals with a flat pedal, and as usual I cannot unscrew the pedal. A while back I thought I saw some pedal flats that clip onto a spd to turn it into a flat pedal, does anyone know where I might get some of these?
Often sold on new bikes so that the spd pedals have reflectors. Try your LBS, they'll probably have a few. The official Shimano part number is SM-PD22: "Molded resin platform with reflectors for most SPD pedal models: fits PD-M959, M540, M520, M515, M505 (does not fit older M747, M646, M535, or M324 style pedals) Snaps into one side of SPD clipless pedal mechanism to provide a stable pedaling platform for non-SPD style shoes Sold as a pair"
I couldn't find any for sale in the UK, though. Good luck
Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
In my fitter days I sometimes used to cycle in to town with a kayak paddle (about 2 metres long) tied to the top tube with a luggage strap (I needed to be fit, 12 mile round trip with either a canoe polo tournament or an all day river trip keeps you on your toes!). Most types of crutch should be able to be carried in a very similar way, though too much sticking out at the back may make (dis)mounting a little more tricky if you've got a dodgy leg.
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Secondly has anyone ever carried crutches on a bike, and if so how? I managed to carry one last night tied and carabinered to the frame and seat, but am unsure how safe it is.
I used to strap mine down the LHS of the rear rack (vertical-ish, inclined back a bit) with a couple of toe straps.
I have been trying to replace one of my SPD pedals with a flat pedal, and as usual I cannot unscrew the pedal.
a) ensure you are attempting to turn it in the correct direction.
b) use a long, well-fitting spanner
c) if a) and b) do not suffice, remove crankarm, dis-assemble pedal, grip pedal flats in stout vice, attach a long bar to the crankarm (I use hose clamps). Repeat a) and then turn the end of the bar.
A while back I thought I saw some pedal flats that clip onto a spd to turn it into a flat pedal, does anyone know where I might get some of these?
Martin.
I have a pair of reflector platforms for my Crank Brother Candy pedals. Trouble is they drop off if you clip into the pedal. I don't think you'd have this problem with SPD as it is a different clip design, but if you were thinking of changing be aware!
