Clipless Pedal Question
02-26-11, 05:19 PM
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Clipless Pedal Question
I have some old Look that came with a used bike I bought - I imagine they're from the 90's. I bought some shoes for them, but their being shipped here. Before buying cleats, I was wondering if these were good for a first clipless pedal (I've ridden with clips for a while) and if there was a way to tell if the tension is good and if they work right without actually buying the cleat. Sorry if these are obvious questions, but I am clueless about these.
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02-26-11, 05:24 PM
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Those pedals should fine. I still race mine. Give the "heel" of the pedal a tug. It should have a strong spring and be difficult, but possible, to get it to move.
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One seems a little looser than the other, but they both spring back, is that ok?
02-26-11, 07:26 PM
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Maybe shoot a little WD-40 down the sides of the heel thing. I have some of the black ones from around 1991, or so, and they have a little screw in the center of the platform to adjust the tension.
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By the way, assuming you got the vintage correct, then you need the "Delta" cleats, not the newer Keo type that look similar, but are smaller.
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02-26-11, 09:18 PM
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Mine are black too, but I can't find an adjustment screw...but there is something on the sides that looks like it might fit an allan key, but none in my set fit :-/ Would this be the adjustment; there is one on each side about in line with where the heel thing moves
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Some can be adjusted, some can't. Mine can, and have a 5mm ? screw underneath. The screws you're talking about sound more like part of the hinge.
Don't worry, just ride them.
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As mentioned above, sounds like Delta Cleats to me. might have to buy these online somewhere, as most stores will only carry the Keo ones nowadays
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you can still find the delta cleat easily. performance bike has them. i still use a delta cleat with my new Ritchey WCS pedals. i also have a few pairs of the older Look pedals and they still work just fine.
02-28-11, 09:42 PM
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Thanks for all the help; i'll be getting the shoes in the mail in a couple of weeks!
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I got them today, and they work well...the cleats I have right now are Welgo brand...Are they really any different than the Look Brand? And should I get the kool covers?
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Not much difference. Sometimes one brand has a little more play than another, but they should all work fine.
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