Cleat wear: signs a...
 

[Closed] Cleat wear: signs and symptoms?

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Hello All,

How do I tell if my cleats are worn and need replacing? They look okay but they seem to be moving about a bit and making an annoying clicking noise.

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Dogsby


 
Posted : 09/07/2015 10:58 pm
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Generally if they move about and make a clicking noise they need replaced.

Is it more difficult to unclip now? Is there a lot of float where there was none? Are there shiny bits of metal where the pedal has worn away the cleat? If so, replace.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 12:12 am
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For Shimano: Harder to unclip when you want to. More float than you want and more inadvertent unclipping. Clicking etc just sounds like you need a bit of grease somewhere.

I don't know about other brands.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 12:21 am
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If they unclip inadvertently, try tightening up the pedals - if that doesn't do the trick then the cleats probably need replacing.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 1:40 am
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Cheers All,

I will try tightening the pedal and see if it makes a difference.

Dogsby


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 9:42 am
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Have shimano changed their cleat material? I seem to have worn out my last couple of sets really quickly.


 
Posted : 10/07/2015 10:01 am