They need to be greased, or they wear out and develop play.
Sounds like user error, not installation problem.
Greased mine couple of days ago; currently enjoying excessive grease oozing out slowly on my cleats ..
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They need to be greased, or they wear out and develop play.
Sounds like user error, not installation problem.