Pedals, damned pedals.
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Pedals, damned pedals.
Postby MJF » Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:42 pm
First I had the M324's. Bearings came loose in about a month, but I'd lost the receipt. Ordered the tool set for adjusting the bearings, then went out and bought some M520's.
After ~ 1500km of riding, the pedals started to make a clicking noise. The bearings are loose, but I have the receipt this time. The LBS that sold them is going to service them and adjust the bearings rather than do a warranty job... probably because the warranty excludes wear/tear due to usage.
So - do I keep alternating between the two sets I have until they die, or is there a much improved model which will actually last? (eg. M970 XTR version).
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Re: Pedals, damned pedals.
Postby heavymetal » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:12 pm
Mine did exactly the same thing. I adjusted and serviced them myself. However a couple of weeks ago the clicking noise came back but slightly different. It was a cracked crank. Got it replaced under warranty.MJF wrote:First I had the M324's. Bearings came loose in about a month, but I'd lost the receipt. Ordered the tool set for adjusting the bearings, then went out and bought some M520's.
I check the bearing adjustment regularly myself and don't have any more problems.
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Postby sogood » Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:01 am
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Postby LuckyPierre » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:24 am
You could certainly try a higher spec. SPD pedal, but kill the other ones first!
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Postby mikesbytes » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:41 am
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Postby sogood » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:55 am
Well, I was hoping. But I didn't get a new pedal and the LBS took a bit of a hands off approach and let the decision rest with Shimano. And I understand that M540 is a mid-range pedal sitting just below XTR group and have expected something much better than a pathetic 2 months of road riding.MJF wrote:So Shimano doesn't replace under warranty? They will only repair/adjust?
I bite the bullet and switched over to CB Quattro and kept my MTB shoes. I'll move that M540 to my old MTB and use it as a local run around if I get the energy.
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Postby MJF » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:46 am
I can't work out the differences between the models. There are some obvious differences in the higher-end stuff, but I can't pick between M520/M540. The XTR appears to be better built... but without seeing the bearing assembly, who can tell?sogood wrote: And I understand that M540 is a mid-range pedal sitting just below XTR group and have expected something much better than a pathetic 2 months of road riding.
How have the CB Quattro lasted?
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Postby sogood » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:08 am
Well, all I know is that XTR is their top of the line racing model. AFAIK, it's a 3 tiered line with M520 at the bottom and XTR at the top. As for the M540, it's supposed to be their racing capable model but using heavier material (Cr-Mo steel etc).MJF wrote:I can't work out the differences between the models. There are some obvious differences in the higher-end stuff, but I can't pick between M520/M540. The XTR appears to be better built... but without seeing the bearing assembly, who can tell?
How have the CB Quattro lasted?
Unfortunately I don't have a durability answer for you on the CB Quattro as I've only used it for a few weeks. Around 700k I suppose. I have noticed that it leaked grease around the axle but according to users, that's a normal behaviour. Other than that, I've been happy so far. Clipping in and out has definitely been easier and smoother than SPD. The other reassuring thing is that bearing rebuilt kits can be bought through LBSs.
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Postby MichaelB » Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:37 pm
Given that the Shimano pedals seem to be problematic, are there pedal systems that allow the user to actually walk in the shoes at a somewhat comfortable gait ?
Interesting
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Postby MJF » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:13 pm
Show off - there's always one person with 'mine works fine'. I'm wondering if the issues relates to *where* the items are assembled - I notice mine were made a little close to home as it were. My 520's have been greased & adjusted, so we will see how long they stay that way (pick up on Wednesday). The M324's behaved themselves today... but I'm so used to being able to clip in without flipping the pedal that they were just damned annoying.europa wrote:1,200 km on M324s without a hint of trouble
Richard
Nice to have a quiet bike again, it really screwed up my concentration with the clicking noise.
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Postby europa » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:58 pm
You don't have to flip M324's. You'll find that when the pedal returns to the position you clipped out, it'll be upright. Hence, I tend to clip out on the top and if I wait for the pedal to get there before putting my foot on it (which I do naturally), it'll be the right way up. For the times I get it wrong (eg slack riding or I've knocked the thing), I just lift my foot for half a turn and it's the right way up. Felt funny at first but it's second nature now.MJF wrote:The M324's behaved themselves today... but I'm so used to being able to clip in without flipping the pedal that they were just damned annoying.
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Postby Bnej » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:04 pm
Crank Bros pedals look secksi though.
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Postby heavymetal » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:25 pm
You have to clip the shoes in for it to count. Whether your feet are in the shoes doesn't matter.europa wrote: Just fitted brand new M505s (cheap off ebay) to the Europa and they haven't missed a beat ... mind you, I haven't ridden with them anyway but sitting there next to the bike spinning them with your finger counts doesn't it?
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:29 pm
You just want to watch his face go all red as he tries to unclip the shoes with his handsheavymetal wrote:You have to clip the shoes in for it to count. Whether your feet are in the shoes doesn't matter.
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Postby 531db » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:47 pm
Actually , I have a set of those handy LOOK cleat covers made by Exustar, which saves the on the cleat wear.
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Postby tuco » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:54 pm
I knew I was doing it but it was hard to not do it, with straps I was pushing down on the outside of the pedal causing me knee to move outwards on the down stroke.
I still do it a little but the soreness from the pressure on the right underside of my right foot reminds me I'm doing it.
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Postby mikesbytes » Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:45 pm
+1 I use cheap LOOK pedals. And you can get the cleats off FleaBay for a song. Why bother using spd pedals on a road bike?531db wrote:Now LOOK here, if it's a road bike LOOK pedals are the answer. The downside is the difficulty walking with this type of cleats and shoes, but we are cyclists not hikers right?
Actually , I have a set of those handy LOOK cleat covers made by Exustar, which saves the on the cleat wear.
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