Fifty Plus (50+) - Changing cleats

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Litespeed
09-29-08, 03:16 AM
How do YOU know when it's time to change your cleats on your CrankBrothers Pedals? I have never had any of my cleats worn so badly that they slip out of the pedal. After about 6 months (approx. 2400 miles), I change them, just because they look bad. Should I wait longer or change them sooner?

big john
09-29-08, 07:36 AM
I've never used CB pedals, but you can usually tell by looking at the part of the cleat that interfaces with the pedal. If it's worn thin compared to a new one, time to replace it. In my experience road cleats that get walked on wear a lot faster than recessed mtb cleats.
Allegheny Jet
09-29-08, 08:01 AM
I have Keo's. Recently on a group ride a rider commented to me about my ankle turning out on my pedal stroke. I looked down and I was moving my ankle out every stroke. After the ride I looked at the cleat and it was worn down over 1/8" on one side causing my foot to follow the cleat's contact angle. New cleats made noticable difference.

added later: I had about 3,500 miles on the cleat.