Pedal maintainance

akcc05

I was really struggling to clip into my KEO Sprint today at the traffic lights, clipping out was fine though. I came home and used some dry chain lube on the springs and contact points on the pedals and the cleats. They seem to be fine and smooth now, I think it was to do with the heavy rain + dirt yesterday?

How do you guys usually service your road pedals? SPD-SLs, KEOs or Campaqnolo, whichever you use. After this incident today, I kind of want to switch to Speedplays now, the fact that Wiggle is doing a 20% off on all pedals makes it all the more tempting.

Thanks and have a great evening.

crankycrank

I've had the best luck with lube's such a White Lightning Dry. Anything that stays wet tends to turn to black sticky goo. The dry lubes don't always last as long, especially in the rain, but much easier to keep clean and working smoothly

softlad

a quick spray with WD followed by a once over with an old toothbrush is probably all that is needed. the mechanism is very simple and should not need regular maintenance...

robbarker

Mid-range shimano pedals are simple - get the little plastic tool, Unscrew the bearing assembly, fill the body with grease, screw back together forcing fresh grease through the bearings. Occasional spray of ACF-50 overnight on spring mechanisms during winter to keep corrosion at bay. They last forever.

Kléber

Keep the pedals clean, use an old toothbrush to clear dirt off the springs. Replace worn cleats. If you tap the pedal and it spins freely for more than a few turns, the spindle needs greasing.

Border Cyclist

Hi - the other thing I try to do regularly is to remove and refit in order to avoid them seizing to the cranks.

airborne_warrior

Copper grease ensures they won't become seized.