Silca titanium cleats for Crankbrothers, Time & Shimano Lighter, more durable and 3D printed
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- 28/12/2022
The Americans from Silca now offer retrofit cleats made of titanium for the most common systems from Shimano, Crankbrothers and Time. The titanium cleats should convince with increased durability and lower weight. You can find all information about it here.
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Mountain bikers usually give little thought to pedal cleats. When the current pair wears out, you usually just buy a new one from the manufacturer of your pedals. Retrofit products or large tuning options have not existed until now. However, the Americans from Silca want to change this and are now offering titanium cleats from the 3D printer for sale.
The titanium cleats are initially available for the most common systems from Shimano, Crankbrothers and Time and are said to boast significantly increased durability and lower weight compared to conventional cleats. The increased durability due to the harder material could make a significant difference, especially for Crankbrothers riders. Silca promises a service life that is up to four times longer than that of conventional brass cleats.
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ExcelBiker
within since 08/2012
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Yes, that depends heavily on the material. The signs of wear and tear on the CB brass cleats show very clearly that the wear is caused by clicking in and out and leads to a loss of function up to and including failure within a very short time. The steel SPD cleats, on the other hand, look worn on the flat side (that is, what goes against the ground) caused by walking. On the other hand, the retaining lugs (which are stressed when clicking in and out) show hardly any signs of wear. I can only explain that with the choice of material. The fact that I switched from CB to SPD is actually due to the abnormal wear and tear of the CB cleats when clicking in and out. I drive a lot technically, and that's why I have a lot of clicks. The SPDs are orders of magnitude more robust.ExcelBiker,rad_fan
participated since 07/2012
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If soft material such as brass (wrought alloy) is used, higher wear is normal, but it is easier to find on the pedal. Shimano likes to squeak and tends to squeak - but the steel is more robust. That doesn't improve with Titan either. You have to die a death. Perhaps the problem should be tackled from the constructive side: the shape and contact points of the cleat and shoe pocket need to be optimized. Or even a mix of materials?rad_fan,ExcelBiker
within since 08/2012
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... but if I were just sorting by function, my CB cleats would be done in less than a month in the summer. It would be expensive fun to spend well over 100 € per season just for cleats. That's why I can live with the fact that if I save something towards 500 € on cleats in the long term (several seasons) with acceptable function. I also lubricated the SPDs with grease, which worked well for me. They don't bother anymore, they seem to be getting used to it over time.ExcelBiker,Little kid
participated since 03/2003
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I would like to have a good and reliable grip on the pedal with click shoes and not be comfortable or comfortable clicking in or out. Here a problem is generated that does not exist at all. I don't even know how long my Shimano SPD cleats have been excellent with my Shimano Pedals work... for at least 10 years. And if I need new cleats, then I'll get some for 10 euros Since I don't need a titanium 3D printer nonsense for a fortune. Little kid,rad_fan
participated since 07/2012
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For me, the cleats also wear out by running (commuting), the cleats become thinner and then have noticeably more play in the yaw angle. Of course, that helps when clipping out in the city, but it takes some getting used to in terms of power transmission if the shoe always floats a bit on the pedal. The costs for the CB cleats are of course abnormally high, not affordable. Then SPD-SL is ideal for you after all? I had never experienced such a solid connection and power transmission before. Shortcoming: you can no longer run with them. No wonder they are only used on racing bikes.rad_fan,
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