patellofemoral syndrome pain

[Kathi]

Did you mean lube the pedals... or are cleats supposed to be lubed? If so, with what... surfboard wax or something? I'd never heard that before.

From the Speedplay website:

Where should the X cleats and pedal surface be lubricated?

"Apply a dry-type(PFTE) lubricant such as Super Lube Dry Film, RZ-50, DuPont Performance Dry, Liquid Wrench Dry-Lube, Pro Gold, or Blaster Dry Lube to the cleat springs and the center area of the cleat where the pedal nests. Be sure to keep the cleat cavity free from dirt and debris. Additionally, be careful not to apply lubricant to the outer plate of the cleats as it may cause the cleats to become slippery on some floor surfaces."

Occasionally I run a very thin screw driver between the springs and the metal bottom plate to clean debris or grit out of springs. If they get really dirty I take them apart and clean them. Also, I replace cleats when the springs start to look flat and the metal piece is wearing thin at toe.

I also lubricate my Frogs.