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Wear that closes off the Allen holes in SPD cleat-screws
I use SPD mountain-type pedals on my road bike, with Sidi mtb shoes (I
think the Dominator is the model name). the cleat scrapes a bit while walking, and hence there is some wear on them of course. I've noticed, however, that the pushed/bent layer of metal has actually closed off the Allen-key openings in the cleat screws. It hasn't closed them completely, just narrowed the aperture, but of course, the Allen key (aka hex) can't get in there anymore. Anybody noticed the same thing? And have a suggestion of what to do about it? FWIW, my old Shimano shoes didn't have this problem, perhaps because the cleat was more effectively recessed in the sole. But they were too narrow for my feet. I like the fit of the Sidis for my wide, messed-up feet. Dave |
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Wear that closes off the Allen holes in SPD cleat-screws
"Dave Stallard" wrote: (clip) And have a suggestion of what to do about it? (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Dremel. You could possibly wind up, after time, with Allen sockets that are so worn that you can't remove the cleats. But, chances are that as the wear progresses, the screw heads will stop hitting so hard, and you'll be OK. Don't let it go so far that you can't get the screws out. |
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Leo Lichtman wrote:
"Dave Stallard" wrote: (clip) And have a suggestion of what to do about it? (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Dremel. You could possibly wind up, after time, with Allen sockets that are so worn that you can't remove the cleats. But, chances are that as the wear progresses, the screw heads will stop hitting so hard, and you'll be OK. Don't let it go so far that you can't get the screws out. I've had to take my mtb shoes over to a friend's house to have the cleats drilled out more than a few times. (Eggbeater AND SPD cleats, BTW.) I tend to over-tighten stuff; and the ground in San Diego is as hard as concrete once it's embedded in those rounded-out holes I tend to create... Bill "head hangs in minor shame" S. |
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Wear that closes off the Allen holes in SPD cleat-screws
Try a screw extractor- basically a bit that screws itself into the worn
or broken bolt (with reverse threads) so you can loosen it. http://www.mytoolstore.com/hanson/extractr.html |
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Wear that closes off the Allen holes in SPD cleat-screws
Dave Stallard wrote:
Anybody noticed the same thing? And have a suggestion of what to do about it? Well, if you need to adjust the cleat position, you could cut a slot across bolts with dremel abrasive cut off wheel for a big screw driver or use what is left of hex hole to pilot a drill bit and drill heads off. The heads are usually very hard and don't drill easy. If they do drill easy, those were lousy FHSC's. I've had problems where shoe sweat rusted things so bad that good hex recesses didn't help. New screws are cheap, I'd spring for stainless if you ever replace them. If things are still working, I'd not worry about it until the shoes wear out. Wes -- Reply to: Whiskey Echo Sierra Sierra AT Alpha Charlie Echo Golf Romeo Oscar Paul dot Charlie Charlie Lycos address is a spam trap. |
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wrote in message oups.com... wrote: Well, if you need to adjust the cleat position, you could cut a slot across bolts with dremel abrasive cut off wheel for a big screw driver or use what is left of hex hole to pilot a drill bit and drill heads off. Or just use a hacksaw to make a slot for that screwdriver if you want to remove worn-out stuff you're going to pitch anyhow. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I visualize flat-head screws recessed at or below the surface of the cleats, which are, in turn, recessed below the shoe tread. Getting a hacksaw blade down to make the cut could be difficult. If you are going to salvage either the shoes or the cleats, I suggest replacing the screws before they become unusable. |
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Wear that closes off the Allen holes in SPD cleat-screws
Yeah, but who cares?
When the cleats are new and you're still tweaking the position, the hex key fits fine. Once you've finalized the position and torqued them down nice and snug, you're good for a few years. If the cleats wear out but the shoes are still good (and your girlfriend still allows them in the house) you can just grind 'em off - both screws and cleat are junk anyway. A grinder cut-off wheel (or a Dremel equivilent) can cut a slot in the screw head pretty fast. |
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