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Cleat covers

by cyclefaster
Mon, Dec 30, 2019 10:46
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Got a pair of cleat covers for Christmas, they sound like a good idea in theory but also like a bit of a faff and just another thing to add to the tedious routine of locking the bike and removing equipment.

I do have a couple of hundred metres to walk to the office after locking up my bike which does wear out the cleats pretty quickly.

Anybody tried s using these?

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vinny666 | 5 years ago
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After nearly breaking my neck walking down a ramp in the office carpark in my cycling shoes I always use covers now. I sometimes forget to take them off as I set off on my way home so have to stop to take them off but it worth it to be able to walk in my shoes. 

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MartyMcCann | 5 years ago
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I have used my SPD-SL covers for years- they are great. As well as meaning I only need to replace my cleats about once a year, they also come into their own  providing some grip on wooden or tiled floors and make walking easier if mechanical disaster strikes!

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paul_the_pedaller | 5 years ago
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Yep, used them for years.  Stops chuffing up your cleats and slipping on your backside!  Keeps crud out of the pedals as well which can only be a good thing.

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cyclefaster | 5 years ago
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I think I'll definitely give them a go. I've thought about trying mtb pedals and shoes but didnt want to spend the money or have to swap them over as I only have the one usable bike (the old one is on the turbo).

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alansmurphy replied to cyclefaster | 5 years ago
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cyclefaster wrote:

I think I'll definitely give them a go. I've thought about trying mtb pedals and shoes but didnt want to spend the money or have to swap them over as I only have the one usable bike (the old one is on the turbo).

 

Ditch the covers and buy a new bike... or two just to be safe...

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SilverBugle | 5 years ago
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Have you considered using SPD pedals and MTB or touring shoes for your commuting?

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Donaldp | 5 years ago
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Another vote vote for the covers.

ive got 100m or so from the office to the work bike shed and just leave them there when I ride off.

the definitely let the cleats last longer.

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BrokenBootneck | 5 years ago
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I used to get through 3-4 pairs of spd-sl's cleats on my commuter per year. That went down to one a year with clear covers. 

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AllegedlyAnthony | 5 years ago
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Yup, I've got a pair that save me a fortune in replacement cleats. They don't take up much space in the pocket, and you very quickly get used to slipping them on and off.

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srchar | 5 years ago
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Yes. I also have a short walk from bike parking space to office and much prefer snapping cleat covers into place than replacing my cleats every few hundred km and/or potentially going arse over tit on an inoccuous piece of pavement.

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