Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Need advice on alignment of SPD SL cleats

  • 15-12-2011 11:26pm
    #1
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭


    Just got new Shimano 105 pedals and SPD SL cleats... and struggling to get the correct alignment of the cleats on the shoes.
    Any advice would be welcome.


Comments

  • #2
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    (They have to look wrong to get them right.)
    This works for me when I buy new shoes. Then when I replace the cleats I just use the imprint of the old cleats as a guide.

    Fit the cleats on the shoes just tight enough so that they can be moved with force. Sit on the bike supported by a wall or similar and clip in. Move your feet around so that the pedal axles are directly under the balls of your feet and you are comfortable with this.
    Leave the shoes attached to the pedals and remove your feet.
    Now rotate the cranks to ensure that the shoes are straight and there is no heel rub to the chain stays at the limit of the float travel, if any. Tighten the cleat stud you can see through the pedal. Mark the outline of the cleats on the shoe soles with a sharp object.
    Now remove the shoes from the pedals, check the cleat position against the marks and tighten the remaining cleat studs.


  • #3
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭mp31


    victorcarrera wrote: »
    (They have to look wrong to get them right.)
    This works for me when I buy new shoes. Then when I replace the cleats I just use the imprint of the old cleats as a guide.

    Fit the cleats on the shoes just tight enough so that they can be moved with force. Sit on the bike supported by a wall or similar and clip in. Move your feet around so that the pedal axles are directly under the balls of your feet and you are comfortable with this.
    Leave the shoes attached to the pedals and remove your feet.
    Now rotate the cranks to ensure that the shoes are straight and there is no heel rub to the chain stays at the limit of the float travel, if any. Tighten the cleat stud you can see through the pedal. Mark the outline of the cleats on the shoe soles with a sharp object.
    Now remove the shoes from the pedals, check the cleat position against the marks and tighten the remaining cleat studs.

    Most excellent advice. Many thanks.
    I'd got as far as sitting on the bike, holding onto the bannister, clipped in, pedalling backwards and making sure that each heel is equidistant from the chainstay in the middle position of the cleat float (if that makes sense). Marking the cleat outline on the sole is a top idea!


  • #4
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    Ideally a turbo would be good to help you sort out your position before you headed out!


    I fitted new SPD -SL pedals/cleats last week and realised my previous set-up was all wrong. Anyway, I've had to change my riding/pedaling style almost completely because of the adjustments I've had to make. Stuck on the turbo for the moment with the weather but hope to get out a few days in a row next week to check my 'final' position.


Advertisement