Sport Tour 'chainside' crank

[Frank Tompson]

Want to transport my bike atop the car. But when I place it on the roof bars the pedal digs into the roof. So, I look to fit a folding pedal, but, in doing so, manage to strip the thread in the crank. Doh!

The replacement (chainside 5 star arm jobbie) appears to cost £69.99. Any ideas on how to fix without such a major outlay?

With thanks,

[Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop]

I'm afraid you will need a new crankset.  They are £69.99, but you can't expect an expensive bike to be fitted with cheap to replace parts.

[ianthehippo]

Have a look on the tandem forum and search for helicoil.  There have been many posts on this and it may allow your crank to be saved.  Hope this helps.

Ian

[ianthehippo]

should have said  www.tandem-club.org.uk in the discussion section.

Ian

[Frank Tompson]

Thanks to ianthehippo and dangermouse.

Situation resolved when Ross at Thorn found me a single crank for £24.99.

Result.