Speed Play Cleats
02-14-12, 08:02 AM
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02-14-12, 11:09 AM
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"It is recommended that X Cleats be replaced at least every 3000-5000 miles of use or whenever
the parts show visible wear."
In my experience you can get 5,000 miles before wear from walking becomes a problem, using neither covers nor shoe goo.
Cut a slot in the screw with a Dremel tool. Takes a few seconds. For me, doing that once a year is less of a pain than using cleat covers, or muking around with shoe goo.
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02-14-12, 04:46 PM
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"It is recommended that X Cleats be replaced at least every 3000-5000 miles of use or whenever
the parts show visible wear."
My cleats show visible wear much sooner than 3000-5000 miles. I change my cleats every season. I dont want my contact point to be an issue. I race on light actions. I have never unclipped. I use a dremel to remove the old ones. I dont use any cleat covers or shoe goo.
the parts show visible wear."
My cleats show visible wear much sooner than 3000-5000 miles. I change my cleats every season. I dont want my contact point to be an issue. I race on light actions. I have never unclipped. I use a dremel to remove the old ones. I dont use any cleat covers or shoe goo.
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Cut a slot in the screw with a Dremel tool. Takes a few seconds. For me, doing that once a year is less of a pain than using cleat covers, or muking around with shoe goo.[/QUOTE]
The Dremel tool is $80.
The Dremel tool is $80.
02-16-12, 09:42 PM
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I loaned out my Dremel and never got it back. 
Got to replace my cleats soon...going to give those covers a shot.
Got to replace my cleats soon...going to give those covers a shot.
02-16-12, 09:52 PM
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As far as cleaning the speedplay to get the road grime off, I use a Park Tool Gear Brush. I made a habit of brushing after every ride and it works. I stopped using any kind of spray lube on the cleats, just brush and it works fine. I even carry a brush with me on rides.
https://www.parktool.com/product/gearclean-r-brush-gsc-1
https://www.parktool.com/product/gearclean-r-brush-gsc-1
02-17-12, 08:37 AM
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02-17-12, 10:56 AM
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I dremel out speedplay bolts as well as stripped brake pad bolts....
02-17-12, 01:27 PM
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02-17-12, 01:43 PM
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i guess i didn't realize how much a rite of passage the dremel tool is. i'll look out for one at the next garage sale.
02-20-12, 02:22 PM
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Darn it. I couldn't get them off. I need to borrow someone's dremel tool.
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02-21-12, 11:11 AM
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In the time it takes to wear the screws, and plate away to the point they need replaced, you've reached the suggested mileage at which the cleats need to be replaced anyway.
Hence, I don't bother with covers and just replace the cleats as they wear out, typically around 5000-7500 miles.
Hence, I don't bother with covers and just replace the cleats as they wear out, typically around 5000-7500 miles.
