Yes yes, i know, ive only had my clipless pedals a couple of weeks!!
Already my right shoe has "thrown a screw" and my cleat isnt as firm/secure as it was. Ive tightended it up but i dont know how long it will last. noticed it this morning that my right foot wouldnt engage in the clip. Looked at it and I had lost the left hand screw and the cleat was now pointing at nearly 90 degrees!!!
My question is, can you buy just new cleats (or even better, the screws) cos I cant seem to see them anywhere without the pedals (on google).
In article <[email hidden]>, [email hidden] says...
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Yes yes, i know, ive only had my clipless pedals a couple of weeks!!
Already my right shoe has "thrown a screw" and my cleat isnt as firm/secure as it was. Ive tightended it up but i dont know how long it will last. noticed it this morning that my right foot wouldnt engage in the clip. Looked at it and I had lost the left hand screw and the cleat was now pointing at nearly 90 degrees!!!
My question is, can you buy just new cleats (or even better, the screws) cos I cant seem to see them anywhere without the pedals (on google).
Anyone have a clue?
These days, most bike screws are metric. Pop down to your local DIY shop (Or traditional hardware store if you have one) and find yourself a box of spares. It'll probably be cheaper than a replacement cleat.
In article <[email hidden]>, jon@restlesslemon_DOT_co_DOT_uk.remove says...
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These days, most bike screws are metric. Pop down to your local DIY shop (Or traditional hardware store if you have one) and find yourself a box of spares. It'll probably be cheaper than a replacement cleat.
To further that... the screw you are looking for is M5*12 CSK (Countersunk). You would probably want to try and get stainless steel, or some similar finish as they _are_ going to rust otherwise.
My question is, can you buy just new cleats (or even better, the screws) cos I cant seem to see them anywhere without the pedals (on google).
You can buy new cleats, eventually you'll have to once they're worn enough to spontaneously disengage. The screws are standard metric threaded countersunk ones, any decent hardware shop should be able to sort you.
When you put the next lot in, put a little grease on the threads. That helps you tighten them up better, which keeps the cleat in pace as well as the screw.
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Yes yes, i know, ive only had my clipless pedals a couple of weeks!!
Already my right shoe has "thrown a screw" and my cleat isnt as firm/secure as it was. Ive tightended it up but i dont know how long it will last. noticed it this morning that my right foot wouldnt engage in the clip. Looked at it and I had lost the left hand screw and the cleat was now pointing at nearly 90 degrees!!!
My question is, can you buy just new cleats (or even better, the screws) cos I cant seem to see them anywhere without the pedals (on google).
What sort of cleats? I might just have some spare screws.
"Lee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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WOW, my pedals cost that much - id be better getting new pedals to go with the cleats!!!!!!!
You may be jesting but I have found some truth in your remark. The first pair of XT spd pedals I bought (Grandpa Simpson mode engaged) cost me nearly 100 quid and they had nifty plastic bearing sleeves that would seize and break during removal for service and were replaced with aftermarket aluminium ones for several quid more. At that time it made economic sense to buy new cleats, however with pedals that are actually better than that available for well under 30 quid, if you strike lucky, it seems more economical to replace pedals and cleats as a set.
My question is, can you buy just new cleats (or even better, the screws) cos I cant seem to see them anywhere without the pedals (on google).
You can buy new cleats, eventually you'll have to once they're worn enough to spontaneously disengage. The screws are standard metric threaded countersunk ones, any decent hardware shop should be able to sort you.
When you put the next lot in, put a little grease on the threads. That helps you tighten them up better, which keeps the cleat in pace as well as the screw.
Better to put a little Locktite on the threads and tighten them to the correct torque.
"Eiron" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Peter Clinch said:
When you put the next lot in, put a little grease on the threads. That helps you tighten them up better, which keeps the cleat in pace as well as the screw.
Better to put a little Locktite on the threads and tighten them to the correct torque.
Not a good idea. I use copperease anti-seize grease and have never had a problem with them coming undone. Use Loctite and you may end up having to bin the shoes along with the cleats.
"Eiron" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Peter Clinch said:
When you put the next lot in, put a little grease on the threads. That helps you tighten them up better, which keeps the cleat in pace as well as the screw.
Better to put a little Locktite on the threads and tighten them to the correct torque.
Not a good idea. I use copperease anti-seize grease and have never had a problem with them coming undone. Use Loctite and you may end up having to bin the shoes along with the cleats.
Pete
Loctite has never prevented a screw being undone. It has often prevented corrosion which can prevent a screw being unscrewed.
The OP lost his screws because he undertightened the screws, a rare occurrence. Loctite would help that. I expect that most failures are caused by overtightening, and only a torque wrench can help that.
Loctite has never prevented a screw being undone. It has often prevented corrosion which can prevent a screw being unscrewed.
I use Loctite on mine. Before I did I used to get cleats coming loose. Luckily I didn't lose screws or cleats. I spot of Loctite solved the problem. I can still unscrew and remove the cleats when I need to, but I no longer get them coming loose when I don't need it :-) Loctite works a treat - but you only need a tiny amount.
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"Eiron" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Loctite has never prevented a screw being undone. It has often prevented corrosion which can prevent a screw being unscrewed.
Perhaps so but a drawback on socket headed countersunk screws is that the socket is small in relation to the thread diameter and there is nothing else to get a grip on, unlike say a cap head screw. I'm sure somewhere in the mists of time I've had to use a drill to remove cleats, probably why I started using copperease, but have never suffered from cleats coming loose so never thought of nor needed Loctite, but I am a very small sample of the total market :-)
