Odds of Spd cleats being seized
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Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Just wanted to get a second opinion if anyone wouldnt mind...
Recently just managed to secure some five10s off fleabay for fleabay prices (£17 since you ask and fiver postage 2nd class standard).
Asked the seller (before I've paid and even before he accepted the offer) if the cleats are siezed or not. No pics of undersole given and only states they have plentt life left in description.... No response to a couple messages before and after the acceptance...
Whats your thoughts on the probability of the cleats being stuck in there. I can only assume he doesnt wanna go and check then realize they're worth nothing (if for example the bolt is seized and/or only one half of the cleat is seized but the other comes out)... thanks for your thoughts
Recently just managed to secure some five10s off fleabay for fleabay prices (£17 since you ask and fiver postage 2nd class standard).
Asked the seller (before I've paid and even before he accepted the offer) if the cleats are siezed or not. No pics of undersole given and only states they have plentt life left in description.... No response to a couple messages before and after the acceptance...
Whats your thoughts on the probability of the cleats being stuck in there. I can only assume he doesnt wanna go and check then realize they're worth nothing (if for example the bolt is seized and/or only one half of the cleat is seized but the other comes out)... thanks for your thoughts
Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
I reckon the odds are somewhere between 0 and 100. You’ll be able to firm up those numbers once you get the shoes...
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Given that most normal mountainbikers don't spend hours plodging through mud and water you'll probably be OK. Skoosh a load of wd40 in under the cleat, leave the shoes sole up overnight, get a good fitting allen key, clean out the sockets in the bolt heads, insert allen key, give it some welly and they should crack. Worst case scenario is to drill out the heads. Even if you can't get the remains out (which should be possible as they wont be under load) you can use the other pair of threaded holes in the plate for new cleats.
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Aha... thanks for that. I shall take them 0 to 100 odds then and make payment any minute now
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
I'd be tempted to say the cleats (if Shimano) will outlast the 5.10 shoes
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75 % chance that at least one of the bolts is seized.
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
And a 100% chance that it will be the last of the bolts you try to undo. Three will come out like a hot knife being pulled from a slab of butter, the last one will be like the sword in the stone.
Good luck
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Already paid for and if I need to get out a drill (or probably a dremel in my case) and get some new plates then so be it...
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Lets hope not... I texted (is that a word) you but most likely your numbers changed (or maybe you got sick of me getting spelling of name wrong or you don't fancy riding with someone thats slow )...
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2 % chance you cut yourself with the dremmel
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I've always found it you can be bothered to clean out all the gunk from the bolt head so the Allen key actually fits properly, they always come undone. It's a shame you cannot get a cover for the heads to stop the gunk getting in there.
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Melted candle wax should do the trick for that...
Yep, I always try to clead the hex hole out proper and then get my best wrench -Gorilla Grip - in there...
Lets see now if it turns out to be a bargain set of boots (17 quid )or a load of old cobblers
Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Great idea, i’ll Try that.
Fingers crossed they work out ok.
Melted candle wax should do the trick for that...
Yep, I always try to clead the hex hole out proper and then get my best wrench -Gorilla Grip - in there...
Lets see now if it turns out to be a bargain set of boots (17 quid )or a load of old cobblers
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Fingers crossed they work out ok.
Melted candle wax should do the trick for that...
Yep, I always try to clead the hex hole out proper and then get my best wrench -Gorilla Grip - in there...
Lets see now if it turns out to be a bargain set of boots (17 quid )or a load of old cobblers
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
A cobbler (of any age) for 17 quid? That's amazing valueredefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 10:37 pm
Lets see now if it turns out to be a bargain set of boots (17 quid )or a load of old cobblers
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Re: Odds of Spd cleats being seized
Thanks Bob. I read your report of MTL after the birds beat your times.... I'm hoping to wear them Cobblers on Stan and go do MTL with an attempt to hit just half an hour slower than you guys (ie. 7hours).... If I manage I think it will be my indication to move the mtb mileage a bit higher maybe I'll try that super tough Yorkshire true gritwhitestone wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2019 8:21 amA cobbler (of any age) for 17 quid? That's amazing valueredefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu May 30, 2019 10:37 pm
Lets see now if it turns out to be a bargain set of boots (17 quid )or a load of old cobblers