Rock Solid hobie pedal arm upgrade group buy .... UPDATED WITH ORDER INFO!!!

Came home to a little package in the mailbox.
These are what the Mirage drive should have all along.
Fantastic job, Fungunnin, thank you.

Do we know if these will fit the new Hobies?

Got mine yesterday! Looking forward to putting them in. Thanks, Fungunnin!

Fred "True" Trujillo

Do we know if these will fit the new Hobies?

I haven't seen the new drives yet but it my understanding that the new drives have the same sized arms. If the dimensions are the same the arms should fit no problem.

Thanks.

It would be helpful if you would post some suggestions for installing the arms.  For example, should we put Loctite on the threads of the pedal shaft, and if so, what color?  What are your suggestions for installing the bungie cord which keeps the pedal oriented?  There are two little plastic parts included in the box; what are they for?

Installed and ready for Wednesday.  Perfect fit and easy to swap out the old ones. Thanks!

Took the time to do a complete tune up of the drive.  I was amazed at how much wear there was on the shafts.

Wobbler

It would be helpful if you would post some suggestions for installing the arms.  For example, should we put Loctite on the threads of the pedal shaft, and if so, what color?  What are your suggestions for installing the bungie cord which keeps the pedal oriented?  There are two little plastic parts included in the box; what are they for?

I agree. I wanted to get everything sent out as quickly as possible because I knew some people were getting antsy.

I haven't used loctite on mine and had no issues with them loosening. The little plastic pieces are for the bungee system for the pedals.

If you have any questions please ask.

Thanks,
~Bill

Got mine some time back. Been busy. Thanks!

Did I understand correctly that one could put bicycle pedals on the arms?

Did I understand correctly that one could put bicycle pedals on the arms?

Yes any standard 9/16 bicycle pedal will thread directly to the arms. Bicycle pedals come in two different sizes.
1/2" and 9/16". The 1/2" pedals are for kids bikes and BMX. All other bikes take 9/16" threads. I went into a local shop and asked if they had any cheap used plastic pedals from when someone upgraded to nicer pedals. Every shop I went to had a bucket to pick through and most were $5 a set.
I really like the bike pedals because I think they hold your boot a little better than the smooth hobie pedals.
Enjoy.

long shot but don`t suppose someone has a set they can sell or maybe make another run of these

long shot but don`t suppose someone has a set they can sell or maybe make another run of these

I have a new set some place. Not sure I want to sell them though.

long shot but don`t suppose someone has a set they can sell or maybe make another run of these

I have a set I will sell. I'll shoot you a PM.

long shot but don`t suppose someone has a set they can sell or maybe make another run of these

I found an extra set of two when cleaning out the garage. Let me know if you want them.