Originally Posted by
calyco
So any tips for a newbie? Only thing I did was put blue loctite on the cleat screws, just in case. Any maintenance for the spring and pedals? Generally, how long do the cleats last and when to replace? TIA
Even though you won't want to, practicing unclipping for the first few weeks is what I did. Every other time I came up to a slow point or a corner where I might have to stop I would unclip and reclip. As a side effect I am very efficient at getting clipped in now, almost always the cleat finds the point and after a year I have never had a fall because I just unclip automatically.
I used locktite too. Why not. And as others have said back the tension right off.
Also be aware the multi release really is a beginners thing, in a few months you might want to consider going over to the conventional cleats. Might save you a misshap.