cleat life
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cleat life
So, I searched around a bit and didn't find anything specifically about how long a set of SPD cleats might be expected to last. I'm using a MTB shoe and don't walk on them very much. I'm currently riding about 36 miles a day on my commute. The cleat itself seems fairly soft and I think would wear pretty fast against the clipless pedal components which seem to be quite hard.
Any input??
Any input??
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I have never worn a pair out. I have one pair that must be ~20k miles along now. On its 4th or 5th pair of shoes. I can't believe the shoes fall apart like they do!!
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the pair I use on my commuter shoes only last about a year because I walk on them. They are installed on mtn bike shoes, but still hit the ground enough to wear them down after a year.
That being said, the pair on my spd sandals are 8 years old and still work as good as new.
That being said, the pair on my spd sandals are 8 years old and still work as good as new.
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it depends on the brand, Shimano SPD are steel, and last forever. I've worn out pedals on one pair of cleats. Crank Brothers on the other hand use a brass cleat that wears out much quicker. Then again, the pedals wear less, so it all works out to be more or less even.
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