What size pedal for my new Skyhawk?

[Jem7sk]

I just ordered a Skyhawk and want to order some pedals from Amazon. What size do I need to get? 9/16 or 1/2?

[BigDaddyFlyer]

9/16".


1/2" is for one piece cranks which are generally found on cheaper department store bikes, low end BMX bikes, and Cruisers.

9/16" is for two and three piece cranks, which are found on higher end bikes.

Hope that helps!

Jeremy

[Jem7sk]

It does help.. Thanks! Can't wait to get the bike!

[sfb12]

9/16".


1/2" is for one piece cranks which are generally found on cheaper department store bikes, low end BMX bikes, and Cruisers.

9/16" is for two and three piece cranks, which are found on higher end bikes.

Hope that helps!

Jeremy

Spot on Jeremy. This pretty much covers it.

[Jem7sk]

One more newbie question. Does this bike come with presta or schrader valves?

[sfb12]

Presta comes stock. Which can be converted to schrader if you enlarge the hole in the wheel.

[Jem7sk]

Thanks... I thought it looked like one from the picture. I'm glad I asked because I've never had anything with a presta valve. I guess I need some kind of converter for my air gauges and compressor/ pump that is for a schrader?

[BigDaddyFlyer]

You need one of these:

Amazon.com: Presta Adapter: Sports & Outdoors

They are common and easy to find. Just about any bike shop, or big-box store (WalMart, K-Mart, Meijer, *****, etc) that has a bike department will have them. Usually cost $2 or so.

All of my bikes, except my BMX bikes and jump bike, are presta. I like to use the adapter anyway instead of the presta side of the pump as it doesn't mess the end of the valve up over time.

Jeremy

[Jem7sk]

Cool Jeremy and thanks for the link! I'll check Walmart first. Just got my shipping confirmation and it should be here next Tuesday.