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Squeaky Shimano SPD-SL Pedals

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Jeanne & Bernard

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Apr 10, 2006, 10:27:16 PM4/10/06
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For the start of the season I installed new Shimano PD-7800 (Dura-Ace)
pedals and mounted the cleats onto new RA80 shoes. From nearly the
first pedal stroke the right pedal/cleat began to squeak. 200 kms later
it's the same thing, despite careful cleaning between each ride. I know
my right foot/leg is more prone to movement during the pedal stroke.
Nevertheless, after several years of Look pedals and their squeaking,
I'd hoped the SPD-SL system would be an improvement in that department.

Any hope??? Thanks.

Bernard

Mark Janeba

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Apr 10, 2006, 11:18:02 PM4/10/06
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Jeanne & Bernard wrote:

Bee's wax seems to help with Looks. Try it on the Shimanos.

Mark

Jeff Starr

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Apr 10, 2006, 11:43:56 PM4/10/06
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I've had my Ultegra version of that pedal for about three years. I've
never had a squeek. I had heard about the Look pedals having a problem
and not liking noise of any sort, went with the SPD-SL.

Are you using the cleats with float[yellow]? If not, try a set of
those. The other thing would be to quit the careful cleaning, after
each ride. Unless you are getting them muddy, just leave them alone. I
clean off mine when I clean the rest of the bike, mostly as needed.


Life is Good!
Jeff

Sorni

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Apr 11, 2006, 2:47:50 AM4/11/06
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Got Tri-flow?


Qui si parla Campagnolo

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Apr 11, 2006, 8:42:37 AM4/11/06
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Spray some Armor-All or Pledge onto the cleat before ridng and walk
carewfully-they get slippery. Look style pedaL creaking is common..

joseph.sa...@gmail.com

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Apr 13, 2006, 4:11:26 PM4/13/06
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It may be the cleat against the sole, and not against the pedal that is
squeaking. Make sure the bolts are tight. I used to have that problem
with my Looks. I ended up making a gasket out of a cut up dishwashing
glove that solved the problem for good. I use SPD-SL now and haven't
had any problems, but I'd assume a loose cleat to sole interface if any
sqeaks developed on my set.

Joseph

Zog The Undeniable

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Apr 13, 2006, 4:37:04 PM4/13/06
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Jeanne & Bernard wrote:

Spray them with GT85. My old Time Equipe Titan Magnesium (what a stupid
name) also creak if not occasionally lubed.

Dave Larrington

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Apr 18, 2006, 10:39:18 AM4/18/06
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In article <443eb78b.0@entanet>, Zog The Undeniable (hrothgar19

Guess who squeak forgot to squeak lube his new squeak shoes on squeak
Saturday...

At least it stopped when the rain started.

--
Dave Larrington - <http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/>
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Jeanne & Bernard

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Apr 19, 2006, 11:24:08 AM4/19/06
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Thanks to all who offered suggestions. I finally resolved(?) the
problem by switching shoes. My older Shimano R120 shoes have a stiffer
sole and the SPD-SL cleats don't squeak. My theory is that the added
flex of the RA80's caused the cleats to slightly twist in the pedal. FWIW.
Thanks again. Bernard
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