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This thread spurred me on to update the Clipless Pedals List. But more interestingly, I had a chat with an engineer a few days ago, and he put it as skilfully as I have ever seen, by asking me about the weight limits on pedals.
To be honest, I'd never given it a thought, but he must have assessed me from an engineering point of view, and obviously had his concerns. Apparently, many pedals come with a 17stone rating - he said. Knowing that I am nearly 2 stone past that in the wrong direction, it made me wonder.
Only after our chat had expired, did I realise that I had nothing to worry about. I'd forgotten that a cyclists weight is normally supported by 3 points (though normally 2 points at most times). These are the saddle+seatpost, handlebars, and at least one pedal at a time. Therefore the 17stone weight limit per pedal is more than enough for nearly anyone. The air in the tyres also stops a person's weight falling onto a pedal, from being a dead-weight.
Interesting to learn though.
As you were.