# Be quiet pedals **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Created:** [March 18, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751 "2021-03-18T12:30:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gustavo\_Cinci](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gustavo_cinci/32/10506_2.png) [@Gustavo\_Cinci](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Gustavo_Cinci)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/1 "2021-03-18T12:30:56Z")
(posted on paceline earlier) I ride a mostly quiet bike w silent components that work well. But for the life of me I can’t keep my my pedal-cleats interaction quiet. The pedals are Look Keo Carbon Blade (the newer version) with red cleats. I tried washing them, lubing them, using bicycle wax… They shut up for a bit and then are back at it. If someone has a better clue on how to keep them quiet, or squeaking less, please let us know. I want a quiet 2021 on the road! Thanks Guys. G ---
**Author:** ![Peter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/peter/32/428_2.png) [@Peter](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Peter)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/2 "2021-03-18T13:00:24Z")
If you’re using Look branded cleats, you might shift over to these guys to avoid that plastic squeak: [E-ARCR3H3](http://exustar.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=569) ---
**Author:** ![hvvelo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hvvelo/32/7746_2.png) [@hvvelo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hvvelo)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 1:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/3 "2021-03-18T13:22:56Z")
I have the same blades but I wouldn’t say they squeak - rather I get a very consistent crisp clicking type of sound as i come around 6 o’clock. The only thing that resolved it was stuffing a couple bits of electrical tape in the toe area. My thinking was maybe the brand new cleats were still not maintaining enough tension on the spring and maybe taking out a small bit of slack or softening the interface would help. It did, but this only lasts a couple rides and it will come back. Very noticeable on trainer before the fan is turned on. Interested in any better ideas for this… ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/4 "2021-03-18T13:36:11Z")
> [@Gustavo\_Cinci](#): > > If someone has a better clue on how to keep them quiet, Noise cancelling headphones…😜 In all seriousness, how old are the cleats? They may just need to be replaced. ---
**Author:** ![old\_but\_not\_dead\_yet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/old_but_not_dead_yet/32/58519_2.png) [@old\_but\_not\_dead\_yet](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/old_but_not_dead_yet)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 1:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/5 "2021-03-18T13:42:44Z")
Have you tried hair spray? ---
**Author:** ![Gustavo\_Cinci](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gustavo_cinci/32/10506_2.png) [@Gustavo\_Cinci](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Gustavo_Cinci)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 1:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/6 "2021-03-18T13:43:18Z")
I’m bald. But no, have not. ---
**Author:** ![ssphillips](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ssphillips/32/294_2.png) [@ssphillips](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ssphillips)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/7 "2021-03-18T13:56:28Z")
I had the same issue and the only thing I found that helped was to tighten them up a bit. They’re harder to get on and off but they are much quieter too. Oh and the noise canceling headphones help too! ---
**Author:** ![hvvelo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hvvelo/32/7746_2.png) [@hvvelo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hvvelo)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/8 "2021-03-18T14:35:24Z")
How do you tighten up carbon blades? Only way I know is change to a different release tension spring. To the OP - I’ve ran across people using a piece of elec tape on the base interface which is what gave me the idea to try it in the toe - seems for some people the metal plate on the pedal can be a source of noise. For me that area made no difference. ---
**Author:** ![ssphillips](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ssphillips/32/294_2.png) [@ssphillips](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ssphillips)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/9 "2021-03-18T17:11:03Z")
> [@hvvelo](#): > > How do you tighten up carbon blades? Only way I know is change to a different release tension spring. I’ll have to have another look. Maybe I’m confusing which pedals were noisy for me. ---
**Author:** ![ValeCyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/valecyclist/32/14038_2.png) [@ValeCyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ValeCyclist)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/10 "2021-03-18T17:36:29Z")
They’ve been like this for as long as I can remember, every set I’ve ever had has done it yet none of my Shimano cleats have ever done it. I love my Assioma pedals but wish I didn’t have to use Look cleats with them (yes I know I can use the proprieines but every report I’ve read says they aren’t much use). ---
**Author:** ![danielrsharp](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/danielrsharp/32/64051_2.png) [@danielrsharp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/danielrsharp)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2021, 7:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/be-quiet-pedals/55751/11 "2021-03-18T19:20:12Z")
> [@Gustavo\_Cinci](#): > > I tried washing them, lubing them, using bicycle wax… They shut up for a bit and then are back at it. Maybe they are too clean?