How to stop SPDs icing up in snow?

Don’t think I’d have made it up some of the hills on the SS yesterday without SPDs. Mind you, walking would’ve been quicker, if not as character-building.

Time is the answer. Either wait until the snow melts or buy some Time pedals.

Has anyone tried a nice coating of vaseline? I might give it a try tomorrow. It works fine in my imagination.

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*Morning Kryton :-)*

After yesterday’s slog, I think the only solution would be to ride flats.

Think that’s what I’ll be doing next time.

I use Mallets on all my 3 bikes and compacting was still a bit of a problem, tho maybe not as bad as SPD. Will try GT85.

GT87 seemxed to work for a bit yesterday but not much after one hour. Then stamp plus Allen key, plus avoid up clipping at all costs!!! None work 100% IMO sadly.

SPDs sound like an equipment upgrade towering above your level of skill

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You have to be GW with a comment like that. If not you’re a worthy replacement…

Try not to stamp down on the pedals when you clip in. Give the pedals a bang with the shoe, then try to clip in. If that doesn’t work, try again. Pressing down on the pedal hard will turn the snow to ice, which won’t shift. Best to keep it all fluffy and light touch.

Crank Brothers pedals here too.

At one point on the ride I was cursing being unable to clip in due to snow on my boots, haveing never used shimano in the snow I’d no idea it could be worse than this minor inconvenience (remedied by bashing boots back allong the pedal, then forewards to clip in) untill I saw the trouble others were having!

I’ve destroyed one pair, but they did last 4 muddy years as my only SPD style pedals, and if I’d been less maintenance shy a rebuild kit when they started to wobble would have saved the walk home.

I stuck some bits of foam next to the cleat and was still able to clip in and worked well till they fell off after an hour.Might have to try another adhesive!

I was going to say PAM or any spray-on cooking oil. works a treat 8)

*feels smug that chose bike with flats already fitted for yesterday’s ride*….Noted PAM spray, my mums called Pam, and I wouldn’t spray her anywhere near any of my bikes!!! 😈

Simon – Member
Ditch the SPDs and switch to Time.

Well after riding in the snow this week I’m going to admit I was wrong, Times aren’t the answer 😐 I’ve had loads of trouble getting clipped into my Aliums after getting snow in my cleats.

I’ll be on flats for my next ride in the snow.

My Time Zs were fine in the snow, ice and slush mix on Tuesday. Occasionally needed a double kick to get in – 1 to clear the pedal / cleat, 1 to engage the pedal.

I would suggest flats, but the optimum solution is a pair of these:

http://www.rottefella.no/en/Products/Telemark/Super-Telemark/