Greasing pedal bearings, who knew?

[Catrin]

I overheard a conversation at my LBS today while waiting for a minor mtb bike repair that got me to thinking about the need to grease my Frog pedals on my Gunnar. Apparently this bit of maintenance is needed for all clipless pedals at some point to extend their lives and I really had no idea. My odometer just clicked the 2k mark on my Gunnar so I need to pick up a grease gun to take care of this pretty soon. Surely I can find one that costs less than the $35 that Speedplay charges for theirs, though it does come with grease...

How often should I grease the bearings in my Frog pedals?
Speedplay recommends that you grease the bearings with a synthetic, waterproof grease every 2000 miles or more frequently if you ride in wet or dusty conditions. The Frog pedal’s built-in grease port makes greasing quick and easy. Remember, grease is cheap insurance and saves you money on replacing prematurely worn or damaged parts.

Apparently I should also lubricate the cleats and crowns on the pedals regularly as well. I had no idea

So if you didn't know this was necessary, then you may want to check out the website for your particular brand of pedal to see what the recommended manufacturer's guidelines are.