Need help with Speedplays

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I used to ride with Shimano SPDs for my triathlons. Loved the pedals and
the cleats, no problems clipping in and out. However, I've developed a
minor ITB problem and I found that on long rides the lack of float gave me
serious hotspots in my feet.

I did my research and switched to Speedplay Zeros. The extra float has
done wonders for my knees and my technique, but I've got two problems that
I can't seem to solve:

1. The four little screws on the cleat are always getting loose and even
falling off. Every once in a while I'll try to unclip and....my shoe will
turn out but the clip will stay straight! I've tried putting glue in the
holes and also larger screws, but no luck. Has anyone else had to deal
with this problem?

Hopefully, you haven't strip the threads with the larger screws. You should
use either Loctite or Permatex thread locker (Blue). It comes on the screws
new, but needs reapplied if they are taken out.

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2. Clipping IN is really hard. I've heard that Zeros are stiffers than
Speedplay Xs and that they do get looser over time, but it hasn't
happened. I'm a smaller rider, so I haven't got a lot of weight to push
down with. Any advice? I really, REALLY don't want to go back to
Shimanos. I also tried Look and hated them.

I don't have this trouble with my X's. BTW I hated Look's to.

Hope this helps,
Larry

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Helen

Use Loctite on the screws before you put them in, like Larry said. You can
purchase it at any automotive parts or hardware store.

Use White Lightning lube on the load mechanisms of your Speedplay cleats.
You can get a bottle at any good bike store.

Make sure that there isn't any dirt or foreign object clogging them and
kepping them from releasing or engaging.

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Quoted message said:

I used to ride with Shimano SPDs for my triathlons. Loved the pedals and
the cleats, no problems clipping in and out. However, I've developed a
minor ITB problem and I found that on long rides the lack of float gave me
serious hotspots in my feet.

I did my research and switched to Speedplay Zeros. The extra float has

done

Quoted message said:

wonders for my knees and my technique, but I've got two problems that I
can't seem to solve:

1. The four little screws on the cleat are always getting loose and even
falling off. Every once in a while I'll try to unclip and....my shoe will
turn out but the clip will stay straight! I've tried putting glue in the
holes and also larger screws, but no luck. Has anyone else had to deal

with

Quoted message said:

this problem?

2. Clipping IN is really hard. I've heard that Zeros are stiffers than
Speedplay Xs and that they do get looser over time, but it hasn't

happened.

Quoted message said:

I'm a smaller rider, so I haven't got a lot of weight to push down with.
Any advice? I really, REALLY don't want to go back to Shimanos. I also
tried Look and hated them.

Helen

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Quoted message said:

I used to ride with Shimano SPDs for my triathlons. Loved the pedals and
the cleats, no problems clipping in and out. However, I've developed a
minor ITB problem and I found that on long rides the lack of float gave me
serious hotspots in my feet.

I did my research and switched to Speedplay Zeros. The extra float has

done

Quoted message said:

wonders for my knees and my technique, but I've got two problems that I
can't seem to solve:

1. The four little screws on the cleat are always getting loose and even
falling off. Every once in a while I'll try to unclip and....my shoe will
turn out but the clip will stay straight! I've tried putting glue in the
holes and also larger screws, but no luck. Has anyone else had to deal

with

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this problem?

Don't use glue. Use Loctite(tm). Either Loctite 262 or Loctite 271. You
can
find it at your local hardware store. Clean the glue out the holes.
Loctite 262 - Medium to High Strength
Loctite 271 - High Strength

Apply it to the threads of the screws just before you put them in. Then let
the
stuff cure for about 24 hours. Those screws won't come out.

---The Mad Jesuit