Lyotard 460D Pedals with Lubricator Rare M14x125 French Thread Vintage 1950s Touring Bike

A 1950s French pedal with a serviceable design

The Lyotard 460D pedal carries the M14x125 French thread pattern, a fitment detail that matters when you're working on older French touring builds. The pair includes lubricator ports, a feature that points to routine upkeep rather than sealed, throwaway construction.

There's no modern box-spec here. These are period components, pulled from long-term storage or a donor machine, and their value sits in the small clues a restoration demands: thread form, badge style, the way the cage sits against the spindle. Check the photos before committing — they carry the finer points that words can't replace.

Compatibility and restoration focus

The M14x125 threading is the key measurement on this set. That specification locks the pedals to cranks cut for French bottom-bracket-era hardware, which frequently turns up on touring bikes from the 1950s rather than later BSC-threaded frames. If your crank isn't M14x125, these won't thread in without adapters or re-tapping.

Because this is a used component, expect the practical side of vintage work: minor cosmetic wear, possible light pitting, and a clean-and-regrease before install. No major fault is declared on these pedals, so the baseline condition is workable rather than basket-case.

Pairing the front end while you're at it

A pedal change often comes with a broader cockpit refresh. A 410 mm vintage handlebar built for a 24.8 mm clamp keeps the same period logic going at the bar. If you're chasing the full French theme, this vintage stem can be a useful anchor for matching front-end geometry.