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Cleat position?

  • 05-06-2010 1:44pm
    #1
    olmo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭


    Guys got new pedals - Shimano SPD SL and new Scott shoes.I noticed when I was setting up the cleats that when I have them in my preffered position the front of my shoes hit the front tire ie.right pedal horizontal with the wheel turned left.Does happen to anyboy else?I got frightened and moved the cleat forwards but its not in my preferred position.Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭omri


    olmo wrote: »
    Guys got new pedals - Shimano SPD SL and new Scott shoes.I noticed when I was setting up the cleats that when I have them in my preffered position the front of my shoes hit the front tire ie.right pedal horizontal with the wheel turned left.Does happen to anyboy else?I got frightened and moved the cleat forwards but its not in my preferred position.Thanks in advance!

    I think that's called toe overlap. Not sure how to fix that. Bigger frame maybe or fork with bigger offset.


  • #3
    IM0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭IM0


    omri wrote: »
    I think that's called toe overlap. Not sure how to fix that. Bigger frame maybe or fork with bigger offset.

    saw your toes off is about the only thing you can do without needing a new bike/shorter cranks/altering cleat positioning [not recommended if it is right already]


  • #4
    Coronal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 395 ✭✭Coronal


    The same happens to me, but it should only happen when you're making tight turns at a low speed. My solution is a series of short sharper turns when the pedals are in the right place :P


  • #5
    IM0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭IM0


    Coronal wrote: »
    The same happens to me, but it should only happen when you're making tight turns at a low speed. My solution is a series of short sharper turns when the pedals are in the right place :P

    and clip out one foot if you're making a u turn on a smaller road. Oh and if your pushing off from a tight -T junction, angle the bike towards the direction you want to go first [or even when stopped works too] this makes the angle or turn less severe and your less likely to hit the front wheel as a result.


  • #6
    tyler71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 214 ✭✭tyler71


    Saw this recently, about moving cleat position to the centre of the foot leading to an 8-9% increase in power, however it does lead to issues with hitting the wheel.
    http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2007/01/cleat-position.html

    Looks weird, but interesting - anybody ever try it?


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  • #7
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,639 ✭✭✭worded


    tyler71 wrote: »
    Saw this recently, about moving cleat position to the centre of the foot leading to an 8-9% increase in power, however it does lead to issues with hitting the wheel.
    http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2007/01/cleat-position.html

    Looks weird, but interesting - anybody ever try it?


    Ive made a mod to mine, will test and report back later.
    http://img266.imageshack.us/i/sidihitechcarbsoleuj0.jpg/


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