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On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:12:05 GMT, Jeff Starr wrote:
If you are using plastic cleats from Shimano, the shoes will outlast many sets of cleats. I get about 1000-1200 miles out of the SPD-SL SH11. I would imagine that the Look cleats are similar. Last year I went through 3 sets. How often do the metal SPD cleats wear out? I got about 12000km out of my first pair, before the one I unclip more often became loose and clicked at the top of the pedal stroke. I've noticed that SPD is far more reliable, easy to get in/out of and tolerant of dirt and mud than the road systems most of the people I ride with use. New cleats, in particular, seem to cause them problems. -- bpo gallery at http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/mvw1/bpo |
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On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 22:17:17 +0930, Michael Warner
wrote: On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:12:05 GMT, Jeff Starr wrote: If you are using plastic cleats from Shimano, the shoes will outlast many sets of cleats. I get about 1000-1200 miles out of the SPD-SL SH11. I would imagine that the Look cleats are similar. Last year I went through 3 sets. How often do the metal SPD cleats wear out? I got about 12000km out of my first pair, before the one I unclip more often became loose and clicked at the top of the pedal stroke. I've noticed that SPD is far more reliable, easy to get in/out of and tolerant of dirt and mud than the road systems most of the people I ride with use. New cleats, in particular, seem to cause them problems. Hi, it's funny, I usually find just the opposite. New cleats, seem to engage more precisely. Although, the main reason to change them is that they get very slippery. When new, the SPD-SL SH11cleats have little yellow pads that make them slightly easier and safer to walk in. Emphasis on slightly, you still tend to waddle like a duck. But for actual riding, I really like them, I have a little over 6000 miles on them. Throw in a pair of Sidi Genius road shoes and you are all set;-) Compared to my PD-M324 SPDs with the 55 cleat, you can use the SLs set up for easy in/out, without problems of accidental pull out. It works that way for me, possibly a stronger rider would need them tighter. Life is Good! Jeff |
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Installing cleats
"Cwazee Yeti" wrote:
I recall reading an article that said you shouldn't install the screws of your cycling cleats "dry". I also remember when my LBS owner was helping me properly align my cleat, he put a drop of something on each screw before tightening them. Can someone tell me what this is? Is it lube? Is it grease? And also, why is it necessary to do so? I'm thinking if you put some lube/grease on the screws, wouldn't this increase the chances the screws will come loose? Thanks! Some very good, and detailed, information on the subject can be found at: http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/thread.shtml and http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/torque.shtml |
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