| 摘要 |
A bicycle pedal having a body comprising a core 28, which includes a bore for receiving an axle, and an outer shell 30 with an internal cavity 32 for receiving the core 28. The cavity 32 has a mouth by which the shell 30 can slide onto or off the core 28. A plurality of fixings 70 releasably fix the shell 30 to the core 28 when the core 28 is inside the shell 30 and may extend fully through the same to form grip-pins (72, figure 1) on the pedal surface. The outer shell 30 is formed from a comparatively low density material such as a polymeric material or a composite material, while the core 28 is formed from a comparatively high-strength material such as a metal. The combination of a relatively strong core 28 and a relatively lightweight shell 30 provides a desirable strength / weight balance in comparison to conventional pedals. The shell can readily be changed for aesthetic or performance reasons, or in the event that a shell is damaged. |
