Originally Posted by
mpetry912
If you've had problems with cleats creaking or squeaking - here's a free tweak !
every now and then, rub a bar of soap on the pedal "claw" mechanism that engages the cleats.
Easy, free and works great.
Mark Petry
Bainbridge Island, WA USA
Originally Posted by
due ruote
Or beeswax, a bit more waterproof.
For pedals, it’s hard to beat spd for walking around, but if that’s unimportant, I really like the old Look or Look-licensed Shimano pedals that take Delta cleats. They are usually very inexpensive and the bearings never seem to wear out; and I have a slight preference for the larger platform + larger engagement + no metal to metal creakiness as with spd’s.
Yeah, you'd think that would work. I tried all of the above and many other assorted lubricants, finally resorting to greasing the platforms before every ride. At that point I had had enough. I've never had an issue with metal to metal creak, it was the shoe interacting with the extended platform. I was using Shimano's touring shoe (RT82), and Shimano's top end touring pedal. You'd think they would have tested this combo. Didn't work any better with my MTB shoes, so I blame the pedal.
I spray the Xpedos with LPS3 every few months, which I do to my Shimano SPD pedals as well. Boeshield is more or less the same kind of stuff. Spray wax in a can.
The Xpedo pedals use a slightly modified cleat. It is an interesting design with some extra surface area compared to a standard SPD, and it makes a very solid contact. It works very well and has been problem and creak free. They have a bit more float than Shimano, which took a bit of getting used to, but now I like it. Probably good for my knees, now that I'm no longer a spring chicken.