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Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-08-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

The recall I do believe you are talking about,...

The recall I do believe you are talking about, was due to the fact the company in question. Started buying their pedal extenders from China. Before that. They had no problem.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
05-08-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

So if hollow pedal extenders are "unsafe" what...

So if hollow pedal extenders are "unsafe" what about all the pedals that us the same design? If the pedal extenders are installed properly and maintained you shouldn't have a problem. If they are...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-25-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

If you have a need for a length that is not...

If you have a need for a length that is not standard, we can always make you one or a pair. Just let us know.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-21-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hello, As far as we know. No one has ever had a...

Hello,
As far as we know. No one has ever had a problem like that. I guess that would depend on the quality of the crank you are using.


Thanks,

Kristian.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-19-20, 11:33 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

You are looking for 60mm total length? As you put...

You are looking for 60mm total length? As you put together a few extenders you have to make sure it is tight. Do you need your set to be hollow? I can make you a set that is 60mm long. For about the...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-09-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

"In stainless steel, passivation means removing...

"In stainless steel, passivation means removing the free iron from the surface of the metal using an acid solution to prevent rust."

"Your example of the stainless steel valve in a aluminum rim,...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-07-20, 02:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

We use grade AISI 303 for many reasons. While 304...

We use grade AISI 303 for many reasons. While 304 and 316 is the most common grades they are not the cheapest. Well the 304 is lower cost than most. 316 is one of the more expensive grades. Until you...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-07-20, 01:02 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Yes the crank arm we used was aluminum. It was a...

Yes the crank arm we used was aluminum. It was a cast aluminum more than likely Grade A380.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-07-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

There is a difference. Most of the box stores...

There is a difference.
Most of the box stores buy their stuff from China. They pay pennies for it. The $5.00 pedal extender. The old saying comes to mind. You get what you pay for. Ours are a bit...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-07-20, 10:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

One of the advantages of the hollow pedal...

One of the advantages of the hollow pedal extender. Many pedals are installed with an 8mm allen wrench. If the pedal extender is solid you can't install the pedal. Another is looks. It looks clean...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-07-20, 10:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

It took a few tons of pressure to break the crank...

It took a few tons of pressure to break the crank arm. It bent 1st.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-07-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

If the washer alone helps. That is great. I got...

If the washer alone helps. That is great. I got started in this when my husband made me a set of 20mm long pedal extenders. It made riding my bike so much easier and more comfortable. Since he made...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-05-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hi Claude, Well after some time, we have the...

Hi Claude,
Well after some time, we have the French thread done. Well the male end is 14x1.25mm and the female end are 9/16-20.We have made some in 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm. We have had a terrible time...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
09-30-19, 07:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,112
Posted By Sweetheart14

Pedal Extenders

Popete, when are you going to give this up? As you were told in other posts by others. When installed correctly your shouldn't have had a problem. We didn't give into your extortion then and we will...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-07-18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hi Claude.fr, I got your note. As for the 14mm...

Hi Claude.fr,
I got your note. As for the 14mm pedal extender. We are working on one. It would allow you to use your 9/16-20 pedal with the french crank arm. It has been in the works for sometime....
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-28-17, 10:08 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Would like some feed back. We have had a few...

Would like some feed back. We have had a few request for 15mm pedal extenders. We are trying to decide if we should make a few. Do you all think it would be a popular things?
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-28-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hello, Thank you for running a test. I don't...

Hello,
Thank you for running a test. I don't see it harming the cranks unless you hit it with something hard or put a few tons of force on them.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-20-17, 08:42 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

We have not officially tested them for weight...

We have not officially tested them for weight limits. We did put them in a 20 ton press. The crank arm broke and the extender didn't. But once the crank arm broke we didn't test it an further. Hope...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
02-05-17, 02:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

It's very exciting, we just sold a set of Pedal...

It's very exciting, we just sold a set of Pedal Extenders in Iceland, that makes 14 countries that we have sold our Pedal Extenders in, when my husband and I first started making and selling our...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-07-16, 03:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

We made a install video. Tell me what you think.....

We made a install video. Tell me what you think..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MzW32FmIZ8
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
12-05-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

My husband and I have talked about making...

My husband and I have talked about making titanium extenders. The cost is expensive and we don't know how well they would sell. Does titanium make that much of a difference? Is there a demand for...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
11-21-16, 02:32 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hello, I am sure others can answer some of...

Hello,
I am sure others can answer some of these things better than I can. As stated I saw them and my husband made me a set of them. It made my rides so much more comfortable. We have had many...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
10-25-16, 01:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Pedal extender

We have redesigned our wrench to fit pedals that have a 8mm hex on the inside.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-10-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

The 20mm version is $12.00, the 25mm is $15.00...

The 20mm version is $12.00, the 25mm is $15.00 and the 30mm is $18.00
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-06-16, 10:10 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

We have shipped many to Australia. Even today we...

We have shipped many to Australia. Even today we just shipped an order to New South Wales Australia. The shipping was a little under $20.00 American, but even with the $20.00 shipping, the total cost...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
09-06-16, 10:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Thank you for liking our pedal extenders, we...

Thank you for liking our pedal extenders, we really work hard to make our pedal extenders top quality and affordable to everybody.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,471
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hahahaha

Hahahaha
Forum: Living Car Free
09-03-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,143
Posted By Sweetheart14

Buying gasoline. Plus I just like to ride.

Buying gasoline. Plus I just like to ride.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By Sweetheart14

The cabin looks nice and cozy.

The cabin looks nice and cozy.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By Sweetheart14

Nice bike

Nice bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,369
Posted By Sweetheart14

We have a friend who is a oil engineer. I will...

We have a friend who is a oil engineer. I will ask them.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,938
Posted By Sweetheart14

Very interesting frame

Very interesting frame
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
07-04-16, 08:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Ours come with 2) 2mm spacers for each extender...

Ours come with 2) 2mm spacers for each extender to fine tune the distance of the pedal extender. Glad to see you have picked up a set no matter where you get them. They do really help. I know after I...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
03-15-16, 02:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

The ones on ebay for $15.00 and less are mine. We...

The ones on ebay for $15.00 and less are mine. We have them in 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm. We do mass produce them. A few 100 at a time. We are not trying to get rich off of them. cherryboy.t ...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-23-16, 04:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Thank you for the information.

Thank you for the information.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-22-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Thank you, I had saw that before we started...

Thank you,
I had saw that before we started making them. We make our own. We have tested them on a 20 ton press. The crank arm broke before the pedal extender. From what I have read, these were made...
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
01-22-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 43,852
Posted By Sweetheart14

Pedal extenders

A while ago, my husband made me a set of pedal extenders. It really made my weekend riding much more enjoyable. So much so we decided to make them and sell them. It has been going well. I now have a...
Forum: Introductions
01-21-16, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By Sweetheart14

Hi from Florida,

Hi I just joined the forum and I am new at riding bikes. My husband and I own a Machine shop that makes a lot of parts. I am excited to ride bike every weekend my new routine.
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