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General Discussions => Bike Talk => Topic started by: 7550 on May 06, 2016, 04:18:39 PM

Title: Squeaky boots .
Post by: 7550 on May 06, 2016, 04:18:39 PM
I got a new pair of Sidi ST Goretex and they squeak like f**k when i walk. My old Sidis had a squeak too, though not as loud. On the old ones I used WD40 and that stopped the noise. Does  anyone know if it will be ok to use WD40 on the Goretex ones or has anyone any other product recomendations ? I read somewhere to use Mr Sheen. Cheers.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: PJ on May 06, 2016, 04:43:24 PM
Are you sure it's not your feet squeaking?  ;)

I've just bought the same and they are totally quiet, and my old Sidi's were too.... Odd!

Maybe a silicon lubricant would be better/safer than WD40? The Gore-tex website suggests that cleaning/treating products for the non-waterproof outer materials won't harm the Gore-tex fabric.
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Green_Ninja on May 06, 2016, 05:58:59 PM
furniture polish works (Mr Sheen or similar)
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Dom1 on May 06, 2016, 06:34:04 PM
GT85 spray
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Alzo on May 06, 2016, 07:12:33 PM
I like the squeaking. I just tell people it's my knees...usually raises a smile.
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Tiiimmmaaayyyy on May 06, 2016, 07:15:26 PM
Don't walk 😃
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Foo on May 06, 2016, 10:30:06 PM
I use hair oil on mine 😄

http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/hair-care/elvive-extraordinary-oils
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Foo on May 06, 2016, 10:31:07 PM
Or KY  :grin:
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Foo on May 06, 2016, 10:31:33 PM
No one will hear you coming 😂😂
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Alzo on May 07, 2016, 06:49:46 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: MOzZereLLa on May 07, 2016, 06:52:45 AM
Surely the Goretex lining is on the inside of the boot so anything applied to the outside as long as it isn't excessive won't matter? I can't see a little squirt of anything affecting the lining.
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: the invisible dog on May 07, 2016, 09:58:57 AM
Goose fat
Works on my chain to  ;)
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: 7550 on May 07, 2016, 05:13:38 PM
I've went down the Mr Sheen route. Will report back later with results.
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Manic636 on May 07, 2016, 05:52:59 PM
You went down on Mr Sheen.....?? Not sure how that will help  ;)
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Alzo on May 07, 2016, 06:56:02 PM
Quote from: GRUMPY on May 07, 2016, 05:13:38 PM
I've went down the Mr Sheen route. Will report back later with results.
Barry?
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: 7550 on May 08, 2016, 06:24:04 PM
Still squeaking. 

Heard of Barry Sheene.  Not heard of Barry Sheen. ;)
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Alzo on May 08, 2016, 06:28:28 PM
Ach it was for comedy effect...are you sure it's not your knees?
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: 7550 on May 14, 2016, 05:44:54 PM
Squeak has now been sorted. Took the wee covers off at the ankles. Undo screws, put a smear of vaseline (or beeswax ) on the boot between the joints. Both sides of boot and both boots done. Silence is golden. :)

Thanks to Tucker for the remedy.
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Alzo on May 14, 2016, 07:40:29 PM
Beeswax...who'd have thought.
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: 7550 on May 14, 2016, 11:23:19 PM
That's why their legs are so smooth.  ;)
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: Alzo on May 15, 2016, 05:21:18 AM
Just their legs?
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: 7550 on May 15, 2016, 01:59:08 PM
Bumble bees might do their bums.  :shocked:
Title: Re: Squeaky boots .
Post by: komp on May 16, 2016, 09:12:32 AM
:thumbleft: might actually have a go a eliminating the squeek from my boots
although have got kinda used to it
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