SPD Cleats-Brand Difference?
04-20-19, 05:18 AM
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SPD Cleats-Brand Difference?
Our cleats are wearing thin and it is time to get replacements. I can get Shimano or Wellgo brand. Wondering about quality difference between the two?
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It has been a while but I found Wellgo cleats useable but not a perfect match with Shimano pedals. While Nashbar was still around, buying new Shimano pedals seemed to be the best way to get new cleats. Not sure about now.
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Whatever you do —- do not buy the ‘after-market’ type Shimano cleats. Buy the real ones from Shimano as they are a touch better and not a piece of junk as I found out with the knock-offs.
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Real ones are so stupid cheap, just get the original article.
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Buy the same brand cleats as your pedals. The "compatible" ones are never as compatible as the genuine ones. Wellgo cleats are fine if you have Wellgo pedals.
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Considering the potentially unpleasant consequences if cleat failure and the relatively small saving, this is one place that I wouldn’t cheap out on. The trouble is that because there are so many knock-offs out there, it’s hard to ensure that you’re getting the real thing if you buy from e.g. Amazon. I always get my SPD-SL cleats from the LBS
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I have both Shimano and Wellgo cleats. the Shimano are a little better finished.
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Sounds like I will stick with Shimano. Thanks for your replies!
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I pick up cleats from time to time at bike co-ops.
I did find a batch once that were visibly different. I should have bought them for comparison. On the front of the cleat, there were two shoulders that aid with release, but I think a couple were missing that feature.
Size?
I haven't tried the multi-release cleats myself as they don't appeal to me. So, I just go with the standard cleats.
I haven't tried Wellgo cleats, but have done reasonably well with XPedo cleats. I did have issues with unintentional releases from I think my left XPedo R-Force pedal (never issues with M-Force 8 pedals). I thought it was wear on the pedal, but perhaps a combination of wear on the pedal + worn cleats?
I did find a batch once that were visibly different. I should have bought them for comparison. On the front of the cleat, there were two shoulders that aid with release, but I think a couple were missing that feature.
Size?
I haven't tried the multi-release cleats myself as they don't appeal to me. So, I just go with the standard cleats.
I haven't tried Wellgo cleats, but have done reasonably well with XPedo cleats. I did have issues with unintentional releases from I think my left XPedo R-Force pedal (never issues with M-Force 8 pedals). I thought it was wear on the pedal, but perhaps a combination of wear on the pedal + worn cleats?
