Open source bike pedal- passes CEN standard

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This revolutionary bike pedal design can be printed from PLA at a fraction of the cost of commercial pedals, while boasting a weight that's significantly less than its competitors - and it passes the rigorous CEN racing standard with flying colors! For the full test results, check out: Tanikella, N.G., Savonen, B., Gershenson, J., Pearce, J.M. (2017). Viability of Distributed Manufacturing of Bicycle Components with 3-D Printing: CEN Standardized Polylactic Acid Pedal Testing. Journal of Humanitarian Engineering 5(1), 8-17. Available for free at https://www.academia.edu/33287420/ViabilityofDistributedManufacturingofBicycleComponentswith3-DPrintingCENStandardizedPolylacticAcidPedal_Testing Get the source code here: https://www.youmagine.com/designs/bike-pedal-56-5 The pedal was put to the test on a commercial RepRap, and it more than held its own against the CEN standards for racing bicycles - 1) static strength, 2) impact, and 3) dynamic durability. And the results? A resounding pass! The 3-D printed pedals not only meet the CEN standards but can be used on bicycles without a hitch. What's more, they're significantly lighter than the stock pedals used on the Black Mamba - giving riders a performance boost while keeping costs in check if raw PLA or recycled materials are used. This design is a game-changer for anyone looking to reduce bicycle costs, especially those living in extreme poverty. Kudos to Nagendra Tanikella for creating this innovative pedal design in FreeCAD!