Re: Difficult Look cleat engagement



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John Thompson

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On 2005-04-01, Jhas <[email protected]> wrote:

> I use Look A3.1 pedals and the red cleats. My cleats are fairly new,
> lightly worn, and I always use cleat covers when walking. The pedals
> are in good shape, clean, and everything seems to be working correctly.
> Lately, however, I've had trouble getting the right cleat to clip in
> when I begin pedaling. I have to press down harder than I'm used to,
> to get the cleat to click into the pedal. The spring release tension
> seems fine when I move the pedal clip with my hand.
>
> Any suggestions?


I had a similar problem with some third-party Look type red cleats. I
fixed it with a little judicious removal of cleat material with a wood
chisel.

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John ([email protected])
 
The candle wax suggested by my LBS did the trick. Everything is
working great now.
 

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