cleat change??
cwmboyo
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hi guys, how often are you suppose to change your SPD's SL? iv noticed my are wearing already and iv hardly worn them
why walk when u can ride!!
Cube Fritzz 2010
Norco DH 2008
Santa Cruz Nomad Mk 2
Trek SL 1200
Cube Peleton
Cube Fritzz 2010
Norco DH 2008
Santa Cruz Nomad Mk 2
Trek SL 1200
Cube Peleton
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You're supposed to change them when they're worn. How long it takes for them to become worn enough to require replacing depends on numerous factors.
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That's a good question and i guess difficult to answer. I change mine when my left knee tells me to. I'm not sure what it is about worn cleats that makes my knee hurt, maybe un-clipping is more difficult or the amount of float / how easy they float changes.
I get about 12 months out of a pair but I only ride twice a week in summer and once a week in winter.0 -
I find they look worn very quickly but last ages, it depends how far you walk with them on, the yellow bits wear down pretty quick but they don't really affect the cleats performance,www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0
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Mine are over ten years old and have been used on and off road, must have done 20k miles and still work OK.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
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Ah, didn't spot you meant SLs. The ones I referred to above were SPDs. Done about 2500 on my current SLs and they seem fine.http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!0 -
yeah sorry guys road spd's SL im new to this road biking and wear flat on my mtb.
i noticed there floating and fix, which one is best?why walk when u can ride!!
Cube Fritzz 2010
Norco DH 2008
Santa Cruz Nomad Mk 2
Trek SL 1200
Cube Peleton0 -
I'm finding that the need to replace mine has coincided with the need to use overshoes meaning my left shoe struggles to clip in correctly. Generally last about a year for me though, left wears faster than right0
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peter-e74 wrote:That's a good question and i guess difficult to answer. I change mine when my left knee tells me to. I'm not sure what it is about worn cleats that makes my knee hurt, maybe un-clipping is more difficult or the amount of float / how easy they float changes.
I get about 12 months out of a pair but I only ride twice a week in summer and once a week in winter.
Far out! Only 12 months? I made the change last month – going to keep a closer eye on wear and tear.
How do they get worn out though, is it just from walking? Because I find I can't mash the cleat into the pedal like I could with SPDs, so wondering if it's ever just from constant use?0 -
I recall reading somewhere that they should be changed when the 2 blue (or yellow) pads at the rear have worn down. Seems to make sense as you will then be walking on the working part of the cleat.0