How often should you replace cleats (non-SPD)

barrybridges
barrybridges Posts: 420
edited June 2013 in Workshop
Just wondered.

Either I'm not doing enough mileage or I've just been lucky - or I'm due a failure at some point very soon - but I've not changed my cleats in 5 years.

Should I do so?

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  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    As long as they engage, stay in and un-clip as they should then keep going.

    A visual check to make sure there are no cracks/splits if you are particularly concerned.

    Of course you could just replace them....£30 after 5 years is hardly frivalous spending :-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    I use Look Keo and If you don't walk in them or drag your feet they'll last years.
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    My SPD-SL set are well used and looking very tattered but still clip in and out perfectly. Cleats last longer than you think. Only replace when they become troublesome.
  • dgunthor
    dgunthor Posts: 644
    they mainly wear when you walk in them, if you just ride they would last a long long time

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