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Keo Blade Pedal Squeak

Old 09-15-20, 06:27 PM
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Keo Blade Pedal Squeak

My Look Keo Blade pedals are squeaking
Used Finish Line Pedal Lube and it did nothing
Any suggestions?
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Old 09-15-20, 07:07 PM
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Put a little silicon spray lube on your cleats. I have KEO Blades in both my bikes - the squeak thing happens on occasion. WD-40 Silicon Spray works great
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The squeak is from friction. When my pedals and cleats squeak, I clean them and it sops until they get dirty. I use some 10:1 mixture of water and Simple green and a tooth brush.
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The above suggestions are good. Here are a couple of more ideas: (1) if you don't have them already, try the grip cleats (as opposed to the smooth ones); and (2) replace the blade with a higher tension. I find 16nm or higher works better.
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Originally Posted by mattcalifornia
The above suggestions are good. Here are a couple of more ideas: (1) if you don't have them already, try the grip cleats (as opposed to the smooth ones); and (2) replace the blade with a higher tension. I find 16nm or higher works better.
I have cleats with gray material on front. Those are grip ones as they squeak? Heard smooth ones squeak less

higher tension are hard to get out of
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Old 09-21-20, 01:56 AM
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I use wax on pedal/cleat friction spots that I can reach. Scented candle wax is good -- it's softer, easy to spread on, doesn't attract debris like oil or aerosol applications. Works on spokes that rub and squeak too.
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Old 09-21-20, 02:18 AM
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If there is play in the pedals, you might have to grab a size 19 wrench, take them apart, clean, regrease and reassemble. I've had looKeo Max pedals develop a bit of a creak and it fixed it.
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