My first clip-less pedals and shoes - what am I doing wrong!!

[ianrauk]

PS If you can convince me that it is a good idea, I might take the Look cleats off my SIDI road shoes and try SPDs on them!

Never said it was a good idea

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Hi Guys,

I bought the shoes from Sports Direct and they say that they are SPD, SPD-SL and Look compatible. I`ve now managed to actually get the cleat on so that`s some sort of success!!

I havent attached the pedals to my bike yet so haven`t been able to see if what I have done so far works. Obviously the cleats came with the pedals so should work but can I try and attach the shoe to the pedal without the pedal being attached to the bike or do you need the strength and leverage of the bike?

I know some of you will be giigling but i`m dead new to this clip-less lark!

 

[vickster]

Pedals on lowest tension and practice clipping in and out in your house leaning against a wall. Determine which foot will be your clippy one. Personally left for me, side of road side. But others use right. Depends which feels good for you

 

[Chris Norton]

I use spd's on road shoes. No problems but like you say, wouldn't like to go far walking in them.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

I do believe I`ve got it working so thanks for all the help. Even tho the pedals are not on the bike yet, I just loosened the tension and got the shoe to click in and out - wasn`t too confident clipping the shoe in as there didnt seem to be much of a "click" but that`s maybe cos the tension was off - will report back once the wind dies down and I actually manage to get out on my road bike!

 

[nuttall1991]

Hi,

I purchased a pair of shoes and pedals with the notion of going clip-less. I checked to see that both were compatible (ie they both say they are SPD) but for the life of me, I can`t seem to build them up as the wee screws are not long enough.

The shoes don`t have a recess so do I just build up the cleat on the flat bottom of the shoe or is it a case of buying slightly bigger screws.

I was going to try and attach some pics to help show what I mean but am not quite sure what do do, despite the fact I have done so already! Bear with me lol

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I should point out that one of the small silver plates has been inserted in the mid-sole as per instructions - help!

I didn't have any problems installing the cleats on my shoes (exactly the same as yours). I'd say discard that silver plate, don't know where you've got that from...

 

[buggi]

i have these. They are short! And a bugger to get in but once in there in and ok. Just make sure you have the plate the right way round before you put the cleat on top

 

[Banjo]

PS If you can convince me that it is a good idea, I might take the Look cleats off my SIDI road shoes and try SPDs on them!

Ive got some dhb road shoes with 2 hole SPD type cleats. They are completely non recessed and lethal to walk on .

 

[migrantwing]

I have Shimano Road shoes and use SPD cleats, with the adapters (below) to aid with walking.

Cleat covers (below) can be used that clip over the adapters to protect them and the SPD.

Here's a link:
Shimano stabilising Adapters

 

[Peteaud]

I have Shimano Road shoes and use SPD cleats, with the adapters (below) to aid with walking.

Cleat covers (below) can be used that clip over the adapters to protect them and the SPD.

Here's a link:
Shimano stabilising Adapters

I think they only fir shoes that have both the 3 and 2 bolt patterns on them.

 

[migrantwing]

I think they only fir shoes that have both the 3 and 2 bolt patterns on them.

Yes, that's right. There are three small 'tabs' that fit into the three holes on the shoes sole, but seeing as that the OP has shoes with both the two and three bolt pattern, these will work for him and his specific shoes. That said, if you wanted to have the cleat adapters fitted to shoes with only the two bolt holes (SPD), I'm sure that the small tabs could be filed off, so that the adapter would sit flush to the sole of the shoe. The cleats, when tightened, would hold down the adapters sufficiently for them to work, presumably.

 

[Peteaud]

Yes, that's right. There are three small 'tabs' that fit into the three holes on the shoes sole, but seeing as that the OP has shoes with the two and three bolt pattern, these will work for him and his specific shoes.

sorry, didnt mean to imply that the op would have a problem.

more of an observation.

 

[migrantwing]

sorry, didnt mean to imply that the op would have a problem.

more of an observation.

No problem, Peteaud

Just trying to explain so that the OP understands what is what. It's confusing enough to explain and give advice to someone who isn't sure of what to do, even when I use this 'set-up' myself

 

[outlash]

I have Shimano Road shoes and use SPD cleats, with the adapters (below) to aid with walking.

Cleat covers (below) can be used that clip over the adapters to protect them and the SPD.

Here's a link:
Shimano stabilising Adapters

Never seen those before, I use SPD's on my road shoes (Shimano R088) and they can be tricky to walk on especially when it's wet (when is it not?) so I'll grab a set of these, thanks .


Tony.

 

[ColinJ]

Never seen those before, I use SPD's on my road shoes (Shimano R088) and they can be tricky to walk on especially when it's wet (when is it not?) so I'll grab a set of these, thanks .

I'd never seen them either. If I don't put Look pedals back on my Cannondale, I might buy some SPD adaptors for my Sidi shoes instead to use with that bike. (I wear cheap Aldi SPD shoes most of the time.)