Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I have never seen a shoe where the SPD cleats stick out from the sole the way that you describe. What kind of mountain bike shoe do you have? Are you sure it is not from the sole being worn down?
I was unaware that Crank Bros made a SPD pedal, when did they start?
Shimano makes at least two different pedals with a number 520.
When I walk on pavement, I can hear my cleats contacting the pavement because shoe soles flex under weight.
Crank Bros does not make an SPD. Their design is proprietary. The only pedal in their lineup that doesn't have shoe surface to pedal surface interface is the Eggbeater. I was thinking about your previous post on my ride today. I have some new MTB shoes and Crank Bros Candy pedals. I have only used them a half dozen times. It's finally getting easier to click in. The tread of the shoe needs to compress a good bit against the surface area of the pedal for positive engagement. I guess things are wearing in a bit now.