How To Install SPD Cleats
Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at
3:22 pm
A detailed, step-by-step guide to installing SPD-style cleats in cycling shoes.
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Good video! Way better than anything GarbageVillage puts out.
@toenail37 yes until the screw easily work themselves loose and you can’t unclip your shoes!!
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time and explaining the steps. I bought different stuff for different shops and the cleats I got were universal so I was like why the heck is this not working.. but it’s because it had an extra piece not needed for SPD shoes. Thank you so much! Way better than any other videos I found.
very helpful, thanks for the video
@laafunamasaya Use mtb pedals then.
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FAIR PLAY!
I’m a newbie so very grateful for your helpful advice
@Keyboardbeatz Short answer – yes. You can pull up as well as push down
Thanks for all the detail!
well now I know what SPD means tks to the comments!
@Keyboardbeatz Yes, as it clips on to the pedal. More power is transfer as ur ball of the foot is giving the most energy transferr.
Can someone please tell me how much better clipless pedals are compared to your standard flat pedals, I average 15mph on literally every ride, would my average mph improve with clipless pedals?
Thank you so much for posting this video – so helpful!
@laafunamasaya fit mtb pedals on a road bike, thats what most touring bikes use
I like to use mtb shoes for my road bike because can easy to walk, but mtb shoes only has 2 holes, won’t work for road bike pedals, any idea? thx
THANK YOU!!
Very informative THANKS! Anti-seize compounds is better than grease. After your ride check the tightness of the screws again.
They only use those little cleats for mountain bikes. The bigger SPD-SL road cleats are better for road riders as they are more comfortable with a wider base giving a more natural feel.
thank you sooooooooo much for posting this video! Now I know what to do
fantastic, thanks for taking the time to go through the different types of shoe I, got my cleats today and am waiting for my shoes super excited.
Thanks for this great video now I can finally use my clip-less pedals
@coffeethen
Uses a 3 bolt pattern, has a bigger cleat that is not recessed so it is harder to walk in.
A cleat fitting by an experienced professional at a local bike shop is your best option for installing any cleat. If a cleat is installed incorrectly it can cause knee pain or even knee damage! An experienced professional will guarantee optimum performance, positioning, and comfort.
Many thanks nice vid.
How about SPD-SL cleats?