Crank thread stripped

Oneknee
Oneknee Posts: 5
edited April 2014 in The workshop
Hey,

My brother used my bike at the weekend and has managed to strip the thread of the left crank when he swapped the pedals. Can I just buy a new left crank arm or do I need to get a whole new crank set? If I can just swap the crank can I buy any crank as long as it's the same size? The bike is a Carrera Gyphon if it makes a difference.

Thanks

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  • t0pc4t
    t0pc4t Posts: 947
    here you go mate

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Left-Hand-Cra ... 5658c6294d

    not sure if this fits yours but it indicates you can indeed buy just a left crank arm, or rather your bro can
    Whether you're a king or a little street sweeper, sooner or later you'll dance with the reaper.

    Cube Curve 2009
    Giant Anthem X4

    FCN=6
  • BillyMansell
    BillyMansell Posts: 817
    Any crank will do, just make sure it's the same length and designed to fit your existing bottom bracket.
  • JayKosta
    JayKosta Posts: 635
    I've heard that local bike shops might be able to repair the pedal threads with an insert.
    Basically drill out the bad threads slightly larger, then rethread to accept an insert into which the pedal threads fit.
    That type of repair is common with auto and truck parts.

    Jay Kosta
    Endwell NY USA
  • Oneknee
    Oneknee Posts: 5
    Thanks chaps for the replies. I've just bought a cheep crank. Brother is pleased it has cost him £10 not £60+.

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