I agree that the main reason these things aren't repaired is that a new bike costs less than a couple of spare parts and labor. But I seriously doubt that the

I agree that the main reason these things aren't repaired is that a new bike costs less than a couple of spare parts and labor. But I seriously doubt that the weird size pedal assembly is something else than bog standard Fauber crank. Those things are still made and I can't imagine how a custom part would be cheaper to manufacture.