Onza pedals Ti axle

[development_cycle]

How can you tell what axle is in a set of Onza clipless pedals? Did they only come in steel or Ti in which case I think I know how to tell

 

[stevet1]

both steel and ti models were available.
If they break in a month they're ti, three months there steel
Actually I never had my steel set break but did hear rumours about the ti ones. Of course they didn't hold my feet in either (unless it was cold- then they didn't let go) but thats another issue.
Proper retro parts, great idea, nice styling, light, next to useless. I'd quite like a set .

 

[development_cycle]

hee hee, well I have a set I don't want, but first to work out if they are Ti or not, I'll dig out a magnet tonight!

 

[REKIBorter]

In my experience the Ti axled ones were always painted black

 

[stevet1]

they were all black weren't they? although the black runs off and I polished my set up.

 

[development_cycle]

I want to regrease these babies anyway so will put the magnet to the axles and all will be revealed? Steve, if you are interested I'll contact you first once I've serviced them before putting them in the FS forum.

 

[bontyfiend]

This is a cromo one: http://www.bikeshop.nl/images/images_snuffelhoek/pedalen_onza_ho.jpg

The axle is blackish.

If you have some scales, you could weigh them to tell stainless steel from ti:

"A pair of Stainless Steel spindled H.O. pedals weighs 356 grams... A pair of Titanium spindled H.O. pedals weighs 292.5 grams"

http://www.bikepro.com/products/pedals/onza.html

 

[development_cycle]

Thanks for that, That sounds like a good idea. It is looking more and more likely that they are the Ti ones then

 

[biggins]

I dont know how fat you blokes are but my Onza pedals (ti Axles) lasted me about four years before the bike was stolen. I have a friend (just the one!) whose are still in service, so thats about 12 years use, and he's a lard arse

 

[magicmistertea]

In my experience the Ti axled ones were always painted black

i have 3 sets, 2 sets of ti and one set of steel, the ti axles are silver the steel axles are black. not the other way around. ( this is in my experience and im not saying there arnt exceptions)

they are good pedals, i have never broken any axles, and have never had any problem with clipping in or out. but then again i live in cornwall and i dont use them in extreme temps. they probobly dont compare to modern pedals that well, but they have a good amount of float and if you can get the cleats to fit them, they will last for years.
cheers andy