Torque spec for cleats?
09-03-19, 03:47 PM
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Torque spec for cleats?
I've got specialized SPD-SL shoes and have struggled to keep the cleats from moving. I've got good allen wrenches and have tightened about as much as I dare without risking stripping the threads or damaging a tool.
Is there a proper torque for these screws? Other trick to keep the cleats from moving? I've considered putting some friction tape on the bottom of the shoe thinking that might make it less likely to slip.
Is there a proper torque for these screws? Other trick to keep the cleats from moving? I've considered putting some friction tape on the bottom of the shoe thinking that might make it less likely to slip.
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5-6 nm
09-03-19, 04:20 PM
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Go ahead and tighten them hard, the old German torque spec of "gutentite." I also have Specialized shoes, 3 pair over the years, and I find tighter is better. Never had any damage and never had one come loose. If that makes you nervous, maybe try some Loctite at a lower torque. Disclaimer - not a good tactic for tightening actual bike parts, of course, just shoes.
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Unless things have changed very recently, the bosses in Specialized shoes are easily and cheaply replaceable (if you remove the insoles, you should see the faint outline of an access flap in the felted liner), so don't worry about it too much. Torque 'em down.
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Never thought about torque specs before on my cleats, I just crank on em until I think, " yeah those ain't shifting", and then I crank a bit more.
I do like the german phrase "gutentite" though.
I do like the german phrase "gutentite" though.
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grease em (or thread lock what ever you like) and tighten them. Don't want any slippery sloppiness in cleats.....I have never put a torque wrench to a pedal cleat. Probably the ONLY bike bolt I don't actually. Like states most better shoes have parts that can be interchanged. I usually wear out a set of shoes before this happens though.
09-05-19, 05:02 AM
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Tagaproject6's answer is what is on the instruction sheet that comes with SPD_SL cleats from Shiman - 5-6 nm.
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5-6nm I believe. Just tight them with your wrench or Allen Key until your hands are no longer able to. I usually tight them until they're snug, and give them another good 1/4 of a turn. It's probably a lot more than 5-6nm, but whatever, I never had any issues.
Loctite isn't necessary, but can always be useful!
lol!
Loctite isn't necessary, but can always be useful!
lol!
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09-06-19, 07:19 AM
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Specialized recommends 5-6nm for S-works 7 shoes. I'm sure there's a recommended torque for the brand you have too.
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