Squeaky Shimano SPD-SL Pedals

[Jeanne & Bernard]

For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.

Any hope??? Thanks.

Bernard

 

[Mark Janeba]

Jeanne & Bernard wrote:

> For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
> it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
> my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
> Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
> I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.
>
> Any hope??? Thanks.

Bee's wax seems to help with Looks. Try it on the Shimanos.

Mark

 

[Jeff Starr]

On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:27:16 -0400, Jeanne & Bernard
<[email protected]> wrote:

>For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
>pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
>first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
>it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
>my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
>Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
>I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.
>
>Any hope??? Thanks.
>
>Bernard

I've had my Ultegra version of that pedal for about three years. I've
never had a squeek. I had heard about the Look pedals having a problem
and not liking noise of any sort, went with the SPD-SL.

Are you using the cleats with float[yellow]? If not, try a set of
those. The other thing would be to quit the careful cleaning, after
each ride. Unless you are getting them muddy, just leave them alone. I
clean off mine when I clean the rest of the bike, mostly as needed.


Life is Good!
Jeff

 

[Sorni]

Jeanne & Bernard wrote:
> For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms
> later it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each
> ride. I know my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the
> pedal stroke. Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and
> their squeaking, I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement
> in that department.
> Any hope??? Thanks.

Got Tri-flow?

 

[Qui si parla Campagnolo]

Jeanne & Bernard wrote:
> For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
> it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
> my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
> Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
> I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.
>
> Any hope??? Thanks.
>
> Bernard

Spray some Armor-All or Pledge onto the cleat before ridng and walk
carewfully-they get slippery. Look style pedaL creaking is common..

 

[[email protected]]

Jeanne & Bernard wrote:
> For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
> it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
> my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
> Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
> I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.
>
> Any hope??? Thanks.
>
> Bernard

It may be the cleat against the sole, and not against the pedal that is
squeaking. Make sure the bolts are tight. I used to have that problem
with my Looks. I ended up making a gasket out of a cut up dishwashing
glove that solved the problem for good. I use SPD-SL now and haven't
had any problems, but I'd assume a loose cleat to sole interface if any
sqeaks developed on my set.

Joseph

 

[Zog The Undeniable]

Jeanne & Bernard wrote:

> For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
> it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
> my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
> Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
> I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.

Spray them with GT85. My old Time Equipe Titan Magnesium (what a stupid
name) also creak if not occasionally lubed.

 

[Dave Larrington]

In article <443eb78b.0@entanet>, Zog The Undeniable (hrothgar19
@yahoo.com) wrote:
> Jeanne & Bernard wrote:
>
> > For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> > pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> > first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
> > it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
> > my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
> > Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
> > I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.
>
> Spray them with GT85. My old Time Equipe Titan Magnesium (what a stupid
> name) also creak if not occasionally lubed.

Guess who squeak forgot to squeak lube his new squeak shoes on squeak
Saturday...

At least it stopped when the rain started.

--
Dave Larrington - <http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/>
uck Wa

 

[Jeanne & Bernard]

Jeanne & Bernard wrote:
> For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
> pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
> first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
> it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
> my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
> Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
> I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.
>
> Any hope??? Thanks.
>
> Bernard
Thanks to all who offered suggestions. I finally resolved(?) the
problem by switching shoes. My older Shimano R120 shoes have a stiffer
sole and the SPD-SL cleats don't squeak. My theory is that the added
flex of the RA80's caused the cleats to slightly twist in the pedal. FWIW.
Thanks again. Bernard