replacing speedplay cleats
03-14-10, 09:11 AM
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replacing speedplay cleats
i'm still only on my first set of cleats for my zeros. for those of you who have replaced your cleats, did you replace them when you began feeling play in the cleat, as in your foot could rock side to side? (and i don't mean the twist of the float). And if that wasn't it, what are some signs that i should be watching for that my cleats are worn enough to need a new set.
03-14-10, 09:14 AM
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I replace mine when they feel a little sloppy, or when the screw heads start to get worn down enough that if I wait any longer I won't be able to get them off...
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alright, sloppy is definitely a good way of describing the way mine feel right now. umd, do you order your cleats offline, or do you get them through your lbs?
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I recently started putting Shoe Goo over the screws so that the cleats grip the road better when I put my foot down. This was recommended by Speedplay because I almost went down once when the road was wet and slippery.
It works very well, makes the shoes easier to walk in and should extend the life the cleats as the metal will not wear down as fast.
It works very well, makes the shoes easier to walk in and should extend the life the cleats as the metal will not wear down as fast.
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I recently started putting Shoe Goo over the screws so that the cleats grip the road better when I put my foot down. This was recommended by Speedplay because I almost went down once when the road was wet and slippery.
It works very well, makes the shoes easier to walk in and should extend the life the cleats as the metal will not wear down as fast.
It works very well, makes the shoes easier to walk in and should extend the life the cleats as the metal will not wear down as fast.
03-14-10, 12:53 PM
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The next time I need to but Shoe Goo on my cleats, I will probably just put it just on the metal surface between the screws. This makes it easy to remove the cleats. The way I have it now, I will need to grind the Shoe Goo off of the cleats which won't really be a big deal. Shoe Goo dry into a fairly hard rubber which makes the shoes grip very well.
03-14-10, 01:57 PM
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I replace mine when they start rocking enough to bug me and they usually start clicking because they have so much slop, my cleats usually last around 4000-4500 miles.
03-14-10, 02:19 PM
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alright i only ask bc my lbs isn't a speedplay dealer. maybe he'll be able to talk to speedplay and work something out
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Then again I may not be the best to opine on speedplay cleat maintainence.
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Sure you can, I don't know why you would want to, but looka the the Speedplay Plateformer.
https://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...me.merchandise
https://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...me.merchandise
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Sure you can, I don't know why you would want to, but looka the the Speedplay Plateformer.
https://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...me.merchandise
https://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...me.merchandise
To try and preserve a podium spot in a stage race.
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Find a shop that sells them. All the online sources charge close to or at msrp, then you add shipping, and have to wait for them to be delivered. Makes no sense.
