Replacing SPD cleat... replace pedals too?

[beany_bot]

Hi, I've done about 4,000k on my current SPD cleats and pedals and they feel very "floaty" now. Like my foot moves around a lot on them. I was going to replace to cleats as they look worn but should I replace the pedals too? How long do they typically last?

 

[T4tomo]

pedals should be fine, if cleats are worn replace them and see how it feels

 

[I like Skol]

The pedals should still be good after 20,000 miles, mine are. Just to sheck, we are talking about the MTB style SPDs and not the road SPD-SLs aren't we? I believe the road type cleats wear a lot quicker. I only change my SPD cleats if they start to disengage unintentionally or when the front edge is worn almost to a knife edge.......

 

[beany_bot]

SPD cleats yeah (MTB style).

 

[Teamfixed]

+1 for pedals being perfectly ok.

 

[ianrauk]

I would be very surprised if your SPD cleats are worn after4,000k. They usually last 10 times that amount... and more.
Are you doing a lot of walking in them?

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I'll just be the cleats, they can feel a bit more "floaty" or slightly loose as they wear. The pedals will not need changing.

 

[beany_bot]

Just seems very "loose" to me? I've tried tightening up the release bolts but that doesnt affect the floatiness. Another thing making me think they are loose is that my cranks have started to show abrasive wear, where my shoes are colliding with tyhe crank. which I don't remember ever having before.


View: https://youtu.be/T5eP7ctAvAE

 

[beany_bot]

 

[fossyant]

That's normal float, only change if visibly worn or your shoes keep coming off the pedal.

 

[I like Skol]

All looks normal to me. They are supposed to have some free float, your knees need this to prevent self-destruction.

 

[fossyant]

The cleats look in good condition, you can still see the SM-SH51. Crank scuffing is quite common TBH, you can reduce it by changing the angle of the cleat, but be careful doing this as it may stop your foot aligning naturally

 

[beany_bot]

All looks normal to me. They are supposed to have some free float, your knees need this to prevent self-destruction.

Thanks.

Wonder why I am suddenly noticing it more, and why am I colliding with the cranks.

 

[I like Skol]

Abrasion on the cranks is normal, means you are bad-ass and ride your bike lots.

 

[beany_bot]

OK, I'm maybe just being paranoid. Thanks all.