How do you clean your cleats?
11-01-09, 12:48 PM
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I caress the offending dirt from my lovely cleats using a silk handkerchief dipped in VSOP Cognac. Only the best will do.
11-01-09, 12:59 PM
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I realize that I'm probably the odd man out because I use SPD (traditionally a MTB pedal), but I've never even thought of cleaning them and I've ben using them for about a year and a half-two years now.
Clean my cleats? When I run out of real things to worry about in my life, I'll get right on it.
But like I said, they are MTB cleats, and are made to get dirty. Road cleats may be a different story. I have no idea.
Clean my cleats? When I run out of real things to worry about in my life, I'll get right on it.
But like I said, they are MTB cleats, and are made to get dirty. Road cleats may be a different story. I have no idea.
11-01-09, 03:22 PM
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I cleaned my spd cleats with either an old toothbrush when the sole and cleat areas are dry or I spray some Pedro's orange/windex on the sole/cleat area scrub the crud off with same old toothbrush and let them dry.
My Look Delta cleats get cleaned, when needed, by spraying either some windex/Pedro's orange on them, scrub them up with an old toothbrush, spray a bit more to remove any stuff and wipe dry with an old rag.
My Look Delta cleats get cleaned, when needed, by spraying either some windex/Pedro's orange on them, scrub them up with an old toothbrush, spray a bit more to remove any stuff and wipe dry with an old rag.
11-01-09, 03:34 PM
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You guys take your bikes through rain/snow? Wow. Lol.. I'll stick to my waterfront trails with paved roads and try my best to avoid sh*t.
11-01-09, 05:42 PM
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I use Speedplays and I do clean them...everytime (just before) I lube them, which is part of the manufacturer's recommended maintenance. Otherwise I'd just be lubing dirt.
A quick spray with WD40 and a quick wipe with a paper towel is all it takes to clean them, badda-boom, badda-bing, done. If they're really icky -- which actually does happen, even on a road bike -- I might do the ol' toothbrush thing.
Lubing involves one or two drops of teflon-based dry lube, like Finish Line.
I do the whole procedure (elepsed time, 40 seconds) maybe once a month. Unless I stepped in poo.
A quick spray with WD40 and a quick wipe with a paper towel is all it takes to clean them, badda-boom, badda-bing, done. If they're really icky -- which actually does happen, even on a road bike -- I might do the ol' toothbrush thing.
Lubing involves one or two drops of teflon-based dry lube, like Finish Line.
I do the whole procedure (elepsed time, 40 seconds) maybe once a month. Unless I stepped in poo.
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The only time I think about cleaning the cleats (spd) is after a wet ride. Sand and other road crap covers everything. I take a stiff brush to the cleats and tops, a quick wipe with a towel to take off the rest, and remove the insoles to allow all to dry.
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I use Speedplays and I do clean them...everytime (just before) I lube them, which is part of the manufacturer's recommended maintenance. Otherwise I'd just be lubing dirt.
A quick spray with WD40 and a quick wipe with a paper towel, badda-boom, badda-bing, done. If they're really icky -- which actually does happen, even on a road bike -- I might do the ol' toothbrush thing.
A quick spray with WD40 and a quick wipe with a paper towel, badda-boom, badda-bing, done. If they're really icky -- which actually does happen, even on a road bike -- I might do the ol' toothbrush thing.
11-01-09, 05:57 PM
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Never cleaned them... occasionally kick my feet against something to knock the dirt off.
11-01-09, 05:59 PM
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Why do you need to clean road cleats? SPD-SL just spray with water bottle if dirt on them and then engage.
11-01-09, 06:05 PM
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never cleaned them...sometimes stamp on the ground if I've had go for a nature break in the bushes...but road cleats dont get dirty riding on the road.
