When to replace Speedplay Frog Cleats

[Kathi]

How do you know when it's time for new cleats? Website says when you hear a clicking sound but are there other, more visible signs?

[evangundy]

When you start coming unclipped for no apparent reason, or have trouble getting clipped in, like it doesn't want to connect properly (like mine are doing these days). When I look at mine and compare to DH's new ones, I cannot see any visible difference. But definitely a different feel when clipping in and out.

Edna

[Kathi]

Thank you,

I took them apart and cleaned them, there was lots of mud caked underneath them.

I rode the entire length of the Mickelson Trail in S. Dakota (109) and they seemed ok but I'm still thinking they need to be replaced, I've lost track of the # of miles they have on them.