Crank Thread Holes

Unicycles and Equipment
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After a couple days of research and not finding anything I have decided to make this thread.

The problem is with the pedal thread holes on wide cranks. I noticed that on my DX cranks the threaded hole for the pedals goes all the way through out the other side. My pedals when screwed in all the way only extend halfway through the hole. I am worried about water and stuff getting into the other end of the hole, rusting and breaking down the metal, and causing weakness. What do people do about this, or am I just paranoid?

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You could fill it with somthing I sopose…

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Really woudn’t worry about it, structural rust damage in thick materal like a crank is very unlikely. If you’re really bothered pack some grease in the hole, oir find a plastic plug as used in the KH '03 cranks.

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This isn’t anything to worry about. Most cranks are made of a metal that is resistant to corrosion so you’d have to leave your uni out in the rain to experience any significant damage… I’ve been doing no more than hanging my uni in the garage after my rides (muddy, rainy or not) and it’s been doing fine for years.

The only thing you should be doing is putting a little anti-sieze on your pedal threads before screwing them into the cranks. This will ensure your pedals don’t rust themselves into place, if they do decide to rust. Be sure to put a fresh coat of anti-sieze on your pedals (and splines) at least once a year, if not twice.

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I was acttualy thinking shove a cork in there. Would that work?

Edit: Just saw Maestro’s post. I actualy do maintnece on my splines every few months so it should be fine.

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Remember a seal works both ways. You may think you’re only keeping moisture out, but at the same time, you’re also keeping moisture in… that is… any moisture that works its way into the crank will stay there longer with a cork than without.

I’d say its best to leave it open and let it air dry after your rides.

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Yes

Don’t worry about it.

My cranks have the same thing and they have been fine for a year, wet or dry.

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Same.

well not a year 8 months.

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I do admit, sometimes I am a bit paranoid about my unicycle. Funny, cause sometimes I throw it if im really mad:o

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lol
mine are rusty
i spray some oil in there every once in a while
w/e happens happens theres no way I can stop it here… I live too close to the salt water
EVERYTHING (even wood LOL) rusts