This is a good pic of the Lyotard 460s
http://www.velostuf.com/
I agree, nice versatile pedals.
Kurt Sperry Bellingham WA
On 9/9/06, Bob Hanson <theonetrueBob@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> I really like Ted Ernst's idea of "modifying" Campy road pedals... BUT,
> I don't have the nerve to alter a set (of my own) with a saw.
>
> I now use the same pedals on several of my bikes as the ones which had
> originally come as stock pedals on my old Helyett 'Speciale - Piste'
> (track bike) ... back in the 1960s.
>
> These are the Lyotard "Marcel Berthet" Mod. 23. Originally intended for
> use as track pedals, they have essentially a solid flat top (with just a
> slight bar toward the rear for slotted nail-on cletes) the only
> intrusion onto the top is a small nib above the spindle nearest the
> cranks.
>
> They're great for riding with even non-cleted casual cycling shoes.
> Single-sided and absolutely must be used with toe clips & straps, They
> feature a prominent read "tongue" to help kick the pedals up for entry.
> Completely made of chromed steel, yet weight is still well under 400
> grams/ pair... with steel clips & leather straps, figure maybe 500
> grams.
>
> Second choice in my Quill Pedal Hall of Fame is the Lyotard Mod. 460.
> Simple double-sided quill pedal with alloy barrel and alloy cage. May
> be used with tennis shoes on your City bike - and even without clips &
> straps.
>
> These really were intended as Touring pedals. Unlike many "Racing
> pedals of the day, they do not have all the annoying raised nibs to
> channel or cradle your narrow Italian leather racing shoes on your now
> stunted little American feet. There is only a single nib above the
> spindle - again, closest to the crank arms, which is exactly where it
> "should" be - to keep your shoes from gouging your priceless crank arms.
> Around 330 grams / pair.
>
> BOTH of those pedals had been around since at least as far back as the
> 1950s in their final forms, and were being produced till perhaps early
> 1980s. So, chances are, they'll be period correct for most of our
> bikes.
>
> I really cannot believe how small my feet were 35 years ago... or rather
> how much they have grown once released from the bondage of those old
> Detta Pietros.
>
> If anyone has further pedal suggestions, I'd love to discover any old
> gems I may have overlooked.
>
> Bob Hanson, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
>
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