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1. Worn cleats cause sticky
and unpredictable releases:
 As well as slop
between the shoe and pedal. plastic cleats like Look, for
example show wear clearly, the edges become uneven or
chipped, wear on metal cleats can be trickier to diagnose. Look
for sharp or extra shiny edges. Your best guide is their
performance if your entrances and exits feel funny, it's time
for new cleats.
2. Lightly lube
anywhere the cleat contacts the pedal:
'Not the sole of your shoe Muppet'
Most pedals have
metal contacts, but for those with plastic contacts, check to
make sure the cleat isn't wearing through the pedal body. These
systems especially need regular lubrication.
3. Check and
adjust tension:
If your cleats
aren't worn and you're having trouble clicking in or out, the
tension might have become mal - adjusted. Most pedals have a
screw on the rear that lets you dial in more or less tension.
 4. Grease
the threads:
Remove the pedal,
wipe the threads, apply a light layer of grease and reinstall.
They'll never get stuck.
5. Choose the right pedal for the right job !
Pedals are a
personnel thing, most bikes come already fitted with them. To be
true the manufactures pedals are not the best in town. One thing
is for sure if you are up-grading to Spd's make sure the tension
settings are on slack and you dis-engage before stopping. "Or
it's ground here I come"!! Getting use to the pedals
will take a couple of weeks, keep clipping in and out, and have
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The reason why
the pedals have "opposite" threads has to do with the
reaction force on the axle. As you can see in the
illustration below, the pedal is now secured in the crank
arm by the turning of the steel balls in the bearing.
So please be
aware of this when you (dis-)assemble the pedals.
As a reminder:
- tightening the pedals = turn the tool towards the front
wheel
- releasing the pedals = turn the tool towards the rear
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Pedals click under
loading |
Pedal loose in
crank,
pedal cage loose
or pedals have loose bearings
in the housing |
Tighten pedal,
tighten pedal cage or adjust the bearings if they are
serviceable
or replace |
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Clips or straps are
loose |
Loose attachment
bolts |
Tighten toe clip's
or SPD bolts |
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Pedals broken |
Accident or age |
Sorry replace them |
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Pedals wobble on the
axle |
Very loose pedal
bearings |
Adjust pedal
bearings/service |
Bearings sticky,
pedals do not spin freely |
Tight pedal
bearings,
or water maybe in the housing
or bearings are worn out |
Adjust pedal
bearings/service
or replace |
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Clean and lube
your Spd's and flat's every month.
Clean and lube
especially after a wet and muddy ride.
If you're
travelling, protect the threads from damage.
If you have
Spd's with tension adjusters make sure they are not over
tight. |
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