Bicycle Mechanics - Troubleshooting/Maintenance: Clipless

My right side doesn't seem to be getting in too smothly.

I was wondering if you had any tips on how to make sure the pedals and shoes were in proper working order. Greese? Screw tightening?

I have the standard coda pedals, nothing fancy, just some moving parts and springs. And I've checked to make sure my shoe metal and pedals are not clogged up.

Dave

Do you have equal spring tension on both pedals? If you aren't sure, tighten both pedals down as far as possible(keeping track of the screw turns for the pedal that is correct), and then loosen both pedal screws the same amount.

I sometimes spray a little lube on the springs as well. Try not to get it on the pedal!

Try not to get the lube on the pedal? When I want to lube mine if their squeaking or whatever, I take the bottle and spray it all over the pedal.

Probably keeps the mud from building up as well ... a bit like the old Pam trick.

Heres a pic. If anyone can get me a little more oriented about these pedals so I can maintain them, that would be great!

Dave

Those are Coda 600's. And they're pretty dirty! Spray em down with some degreaser. I use simple green or the Finish Line Citrus degreaser products. Rinse them and spin em to dry, then lube em.

See where the springs are? No there, near the top and bottom of the picture. Drip some wet lube there! But just a couple of drops. Flip the pedal over and do the other side. Try to avoid getting any on the part where the cleat contacts.

How old are your cleats on your shoes? Depending on how much you ride, you should replace them annually (at least) more regularly if you ride a lot. I usually replace em 2 - 3 x's a year, but I use Time pedals and their cleats wear out faster!

L8R

I've started to notice that one site on the right pedal is giving me problems, and the other side is normal. I am going to follow your instructions and see what happens.
The clips and pedals are pretty new and I don't think this problem requires replacing anything. Maybe I haven't done my part in maintaining them properly. I need to start fitting that into my routine. Kinda like stretching...


Dave

I've had two pairs of these pedals. (got 'em cheap)

check the phillips screws on the crank side of the pedal and made sure that they are tight! they will come loose and cause problems!
they hold in the retention clips and springs.

I figured it out. If you look at the picture, you'll see that the screw on the side of the pedal towards the front of the bike is missing. It must have fallen out. I'll have to get a replacement. You can hardly see it, but if you look at the other one, at the bottom of the pic, you can see the top of the screw.

Dave

dang...I missed that. Good eye.

Well, it helps when its MY pedal! And I can look at it in person!
;)
Duh! -Dave

If you need that part let me know. I've still got my old pedals, I just don't use them anymore.