Speedplay Frogs

[Catrin]

I've ridden my Frogs for over 2k miles, and never a problem with them until recently. The bearings are fine, no problems getting in/out of them. All of a sudden however, I've had a couple of problems with unclipping with my non-power foot when climbing. The pedals were recently greased and examined.

I have noted when I am manually spinning the crank with my hand on a pedal that my hand gets greasy from the pedal. This did not happen before my LBS greased them...so I wonder if it is possible to "over-grease" and for some reason that is making it easier for me to unclip? It's only happened a couple of times, and I dealt with it, but wondering if others have had this little problem.

I really like these pedals...There is never any doubt when I clip in with my first foot, and I always "pull up" a bit with my second foot to make certain I am fully clipped in with the second.

[indysteel]

Could it be that the issue is with the cleats and not the pedals themselves? Do the cleats eventually wear out or need to be serviced in some way?

[Catrin]

Could it be that the issue is with the cleats and not the pedals themselves? Do the cleats eventually wear out or need to be serviced in some way?

They do require a couple drops of lube every 500 miles or so, but I've not needed to do that recently. That is the only kind of servicing I am aware of that they require that I am aware of, but will look into it.

[indysteel]

I was looking at some of the reviews of Frogs on MTBR and some people reported accidentally clipping of them as a gripe, but there was also some reference to cleats wearing out over time. So, I definitely would consider that as a possibility.

[Catrin]

I was looking at some of the reviews of Frogs on MTBR and some people reported accidentally clipping of them as a gripe, but there was also some reference to cleats wearing out over time. So, I definitely would consider that as a possibility.

Thanks, I was going to check out MTBR tonight - I spend enough time at work looking at TE It HAS been over 2k miles, and I've read the cleats are softer than some other types are. This would make sense, especially as I've not had a problem with this at all until recently.

[Crankin]

I was unclipping accidentally my Frogs ALL of the time, until my DH told me to concentrate on keeping my heels turned in toward the bike. That worked. I also learned to listen for the little "click" that signals you're really clipped in. It's very subtle compared to the X Road pedals or even spds.