Creaking Shimano pedals
Another creaking question.
I just started using Shimano 520 SPDs - my first use of Shimano pedals and the blasted things creak when I putting down the pressure. I tried smothering the shoe plate and pedal clips in vaseline but that didn't work. My cycling buddy tells me this sometimes happens with Shimano cleats.
Any ideas? Or is this a 'feature' of Shimano?
- JimW
I just started using Shimano 520 SPDs - my first use of Shimano pedals and the blasted things creak when I putting down the pressure. I tried smothering the shoe plate and pedal clips in vaseline but that didn't work. My cycling buddy tells me this sometimes happens with Shimano cleats.
Any ideas? Or is this a 'feature' of Shimano?
- JimW
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Ive never had it in the cleats (not a euphemism). The bearings sometimes go. If you wiggle them with your hands and theres a bit of movements then that will be it. If they have a grease port, use it and take it to your lbs to have the bearings replaced/cones adjusted. If its a sealed unit that might be more difficult (or easier if you just get a new pair).
Could also be the bb.0 -
I had this on one of my 520s after 1000 miles use, fitted a new pair and all quiet again.
Of course it could be your shoes / cleats that creak, could you try a different pair of pedals or shoes to eliminate one or the other ?He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!0
