Originally Posted by
AllanT
I understand I need to keep my XC spikes lubricated to ensure they don't seize up. I've put Vaseline on them, which is ok, but it's a bit messy as it goes everywhere (as you have to use your finger to apply a blob rather than just squirt it out of a tube into the screw plate.
Going to store them without the spikes & just put them in when I'm going to race.
Is there any specific lubricants for the spikes?
Any other advice on care for them?
Also are there specific spanners for the spikes? I've bought a range of spikes & the key supplied will work with most of them, but some of them aren't compatible. An adjustable wrench looks like it would do the job, but is there a more specific type of tool??