Pedals making a clicking sound

[Zatek]

I have a set of Look Keo blade pedals and started notice a cliking sound at 5 an 10 o'clock. The cleats feel a bit lose as well but the pedals als feels lose, there is little movement\play on them.

 

Should I replace the pedals 1st (you get a spare set of cleats as well) or should just replace the pedals or put some oil\water on the contact points.

 

Pedals are 1.5 years old\young.

Edited September 8, 2015 by Zatek

[GaryvdM]

Clicking sounds are often due to the mechanical procession between the crank and pedal axle threads.

 

 

Try removing the pedals, wipe clean the threads on both the crank and pedal, put some grease on the thread, and refit the pedals.

Edited September 8, 2015 by GaryvdM

[GaryvdM]

How to know when to change your cleats:

 

I normally need to change my cleats once a year. You probably do need to change your cleats, but it probably is not the reason for the clicking sound.

[velomonatiCT]

you can also try putting a small strip of bar tape (adhesive cork type ) across the entire contact face of the pedal where the face meets the underside of the cleat- it will tell you wether the sound is bearings or contact between the pedal and shoes/cleats without having to remove anything

 

or it could be threads or bearings (if they are old)

Edited September 8, 2015 by velomonatiCT

[Patchelicious]

you can also try putting a small strip of bar tape (adhesive cork type ) across the entire contact face of the pedal where the face meets the underside of the cleat- it will tell you wether the sound is bearings or contact between the pedal and shoes/cleats without having to remove anything

 

it could be threads or bearings (if they are old)

 

or the face of those pedals does wear away over time and use and then it doesn't matter how tight they are adjusted there is movement between the cleat and pedal face - the bar tape just keeps them going a while longer till they have to be replaced

This is a good suggestion!

 

My Keo Blades also squeak, I put a drop of chain lube on the platform before I go out, and it seems to stop the noise.

 

But the clicking.... not sure about that.

[velomonatiCT]

its wasn't my idea although ill bask in the glory anyhoo

its a French pro thing they put tape on their pedals to prevent any movement but it works well for weird sounds and worn pedals too

works well for old keo classics etc  too

[Heel Drop]

maybe every time you pedal you "click" that cycling is amazing

[Oxter]

Had the same issue...Q20'ed the hell out of it, clicking sound gone

[feetup]

If you pedal fast enough the clicking sound will become a low key note which will become pleasant to the ears

Edited September 8, 2015 by feetup

[Kranswurm]

Check the cotter pins....

[Zatek]

What is cottor pins?

[velomonatiCT]

What is cottor pins?

 

something you don't have sorry just ignore him    

[Kranswurm]

 

something you don't have sorry just ignore him    

 

[Veebee]

having the same issue with the cheap Vp power carbons, after just about 3500km. Q20 isn't solving this issue so i guess its time for some Ultegra carbons...

[velomonatiCT]

 

 

 

what's taters precious ?

[Kranswurm]

what's taters precious ?

Hmmm....