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Look Keo Blades - squeak

  • 15-06-2015 09:01AM
    #1
    BGT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭


    I'm using these pedals for approx 500 kms now, but when I apply pressure there is a noise/squeak. I am pretty sure its not a loose cleat, left one is fine but right one not. Anyone got a solution to fix it? Thanks.


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  • #2
    J Madone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭J Madone


    BGT wrote: »
    I'm using these pedals for approx 500 kms now, but when I apply pressure there is a noise/squeak. I am pretty sure its not a loose cleat, left one is fine but right one not. Anyone got a solution to fix it? Thanks.

    Had this problem myself, put a section of old inner tube under the cleat. Cut it in the shape of the cleat, hey presto


  • #3
    Plastik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,030 ✭✭✭Plastik


    Timely thread. I'm using blades and have an infuriating creak coming from every left pedal stroke. @J Mad: You put tube between cleat and shoe?


  • #4
    gambeta_fc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭gambeta_fc


    Plastik wrote: »
    Timely thread. I'm using blades and have an infuriating creak coming from every left pedal stroke. @J Mad: You put tube between cleat and shoe?

    Snap. Mirror image anyway, mine is on the right. Also Keo Blades.

    I was planning to try something I seen on GCN (think it was one of the pro bike videos) where there was a piece of (grip?) tape on the metal part of pedal surface. Was going to have a search for it again to see if they mentioned what type of tape it was. The inner tube section sounds like another alternative, let us know how you get on.


  • #5
    onthefringe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭onthefringe


    just rubbing the main body of the pedal where the cleat makes contact- with a little vaseline works too..
    that said you need to do it every few spins
    look make great pedals clip in/out wise but jesus they have their flaws..
    since starting to use keos originally ive had bearing trouble...excessive cleat wear ( to me anyway)and lastly this creak..
    in the same period of time the other halfs been using dura ace on pedals on her bike-
    no noise - small wear on cleats and no bearing issue!

    that said..
    i like the look of them and the fact that they go on any groupset without conflict....
    no shim sham on my campy bike!!


  • #6
    J Madone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭J Madone


    Plastik wrote: »
    Timely thread. I'm using blades and have an infuriating creak coming from every left pedal stroke. @J Mad: You put tube between cleat and shoe?

    Yep, remove cleat and cut it to rough shape of cleat. Put a couple of holes matching the screw holes position. Screw it back together, no squeak


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  • #7
    Plastik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,030 ✭✭✭Plastik


    Tried a little bit of vaseline this evening, worked perfectly.


  • #8
    J Madone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 623 ✭✭✭J Madone


    Plastik wrote: »
    Tried a little bit of vaseline this evening, worked perfectly.

    And what did you use on the squeaking pedal?


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