What cleats does everyone use?
12-22-20, 12:46 PM
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I injured both knees 2016 from a motorcycle accident then had surgery on both knees 2017.
I tried Spd (mount bike) mar 2020 hurt my knees a lot. gave them away. Bought assimo power pedals ( look style mount ) may 2020 hurt my knees less. Sold them.
Dec 2020 speed play. I only have about 200 miles on them so probably a little too early to say but right now they feel great!!
I tried Spd (mount bike) mar 2020 hurt my knees a lot. gave them away. Bought assimo power pedals ( look style mount ) may 2020 hurt my knees less. Sold them.
Dec 2020 speed play. I only have about 200 miles on them so probably a little too early to say but right now they feel great!!
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SPD- the regular type, NOT the 'M' type since those disconnect pulling up too. No idea why that is a designed feature.
I use SPD because they are simple and work perfectly fine for my needs on road bikes, gravel bike, and mtb. They shoes are as stiff as I need and the cleat/pedal support is apparently plenty enough.
I geek out on things, but just cant bring myself to care more than a little about my cleat.
I use SPD because they are simple and work perfectly fine for my needs on road bikes, gravel bike, and mtb. They shoes are as stiff as I need and the cleat/pedal support is apparently plenty enough.
I geek out on things, but just cant bring myself to care more than a little about my cleat.
12-22-20, 07:38 PM
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Are look delta style pedals even available anymore?
I've been riding my look delta pedals since the early 90s. I've got a spin bike and I'd like to get another pair to put on it so they are all the same. Internet search for Delta style pedals turns up nothing. This seems weird to me since they are still used in all kinds of spin bikes. Maybe I am just an old fool, but does anyone know where a set of these pedals can be obtained outside of the secondary market? (I'm searching that too.)
12-22-20, 08:45 PM
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I've never noticed any sliding, if there is any, it's not much. I used to messenger on mine, so doing a lot of walking on them, and they would last about 3 to 4 months usually. If you're not walking a lot 6 months to a year, depending on how much you ride. I've tried riding SPD's for a few months, a few different times, thinking they might have gotten better or something, but I can't stand the fidgeting trying to get clipped in. With ATACs, as soon as your foot hits the pedal, you're in.
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12-22-20, 09:51 PM
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I use different systems for different bikes because the uses are so different. (Important aside - float is a mortal enemy to my knees. To use SPDs, I have to crank in max toe-in, even cheat to a little more on the right to get an approximation of my no-float pedals.)
Road bike - Forte brand LOOK Delta compatibles (black, no-float cleats) KoolKovers hang from an aluminum carabiner off my toolbag. KoolKovers extend both cleat and tailbone life.
Fix gears - traditional slotted aluminum cleats (toestraps and clips - if I pull a cleat out, my foot is still on the pedal - very, very important at 40 MPH and 200 RPM) I have one pair of shoes a cobbler built up around the cleat so they are fully walkable.
Gravel, city, winter bike - SPD
All this is further complicated by the fact that I have one leg a 1/2" shorter so I use a 1/4" aluminum plate shim under my cleats. I have cobblers 1/4" sole material I've glues with 3Ms 5200 for those right shoes. So, yes, I take shoes and cleats seriously.
Road bike - Forte brand LOOK Delta compatibles (black, no-float cleats) KoolKovers hang from an aluminum carabiner off my toolbag. KoolKovers extend both cleat and tailbone life.
Fix gears - traditional slotted aluminum cleats (toestraps and clips - if I pull a cleat out, my foot is still on the pedal - very, very important at 40 MPH and 200 RPM) I have one pair of shoes a cobbler built up around the cleat so they are fully walkable.
Gravel, city, winter bike - SPD
All this is further complicated by the fact that I have one leg a 1/2" shorter so I use a 1/4" aluminum plate shim under my cleats. I have cobblers 1/4" sole material I've glues with 3Ms 5200 for those right shoes. So, yes, I take shoes and cleats seriously.
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12-22-20, 10:26 PM
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I've been riding my look delta pedals since the early 90s. I've got a spin bike and I'd like to get another pair to put on it so they are all the same. Internet search for Delta style pedals turns up nothing. This seems weird to me since they are still used in all kinds of spin bikes. Maybe I am just an old fool, but does anyone know where a set of these pedals can be obtained outside of the secondary market? (I'm searching that too.)
Now, I cannot vouch for the quality of the float. I always use the black no-float cleats and will as long as my OEM knees hold out.
12-22-20, 10:50 PM
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I've never noticed any sliding, if there is any, it's not much. I used to messenger on mine, so doing a lot of walking on them, and they would last about 3 to 4 months usually. If you're not walking a lot 6 months to a year, depending on how much you ride. I've tried riding SPD's for a few months, a few different times, thinking they might have gotten better or something, but I can't stand the fidgeting trying to get clipped in. With ATACs, as soon as your foot hits the pedal, you're in.
12-22-20, 11:02 PM
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I have the regular dual sided zeros with the aero walkable cleats. I really like that i can clip in effortlessly without looking down at all.
12-23-20, 12:53 AM
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Two-bolt Looks-- the good ones, not the newer meh SPD clones. I'm talking S-Tracks: my favorite pedal, long discontinued, and increasingly hard to find. A pair on every bike.
I wish I liked SPD/clones. But I do not. Same for Crank Brothers.
I wish I liked SPD/clones. But I do not. Same for Crank Brothers.
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12-23-20, 02:18 AM
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12-23-20, 07:48 AM
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Shimano SPD-SL Yellow also.....they seem to be very durable. IMO they are worth the extra few dollars in cost
12-23-20, 09:37 AM
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I lost a cleat bolt yesterday and didn't have a spare (on trip), but my winter mt bike boots (Lake MX145) were in the car, so I used those on a road ride. They have the max float cleats. Even they were fine as long as I wasn't trying to do a max effort sprint.
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12-23-20, 09:39 AM
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And I should add that I switched to Time after trying all the others and having minor knee pain (a few surgeries from football/lax), and the Time pedals are great for people with knee issues.
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12-23-20, 09:55 AM
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I have to believe there are new Forte, Nashbar or Wellgo Delta compatibles still out there. There used to be lots. I've been riding them since before 2008 without issue. (I have been replacing them early, figuring as cheap pedal, replacing before failure was good business. Next Performance sale, I'd stock up on more. Now i see in the post above that the poster got 12,000 miles out of his. I might sit down sometime and rebuild them and be set for life.
Now, I cannot vouch for the quality of the float. I always use the black no-float cleats and will as long as my OEM knees hold out.
Now, I cannot vouch for the quality of the float. I always use the black no-float cleats and will as long as my OEM knees hold out.
12-23-20, 12:06 PM
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SPD-SL yellow. They will last basically forever if you are careful when walking.
I might try the blue ones next year (2 degrees of float instead of 6) to see if there's any improvement.
I might try the blue ones next year (2 degrees of float instead of 6) to see if there's any improvement.
12-23-20, 06:46 PM
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Switch over from Delta to Look Keo on all bikes , except Campy on one bike . KB.
12-23-20, 07:40 PM
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I've never tried, so I had to check. You can, but you have to twist a little harder. The cleats are directional, but It still will clip out. You could easily file down the edge to match if you wanted.
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12-24-20, 02:38 PM
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Used SPD-SLs forever, then switched to Look Keo Grip when I bought Favero Assioma pedals.
12-26-20, 11:31 AM
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I used Speedplays on my road bikes since 1997, until late this past season, when I removed them and went to flats. I had done this with my also-since-'97 Rockhopper 6 or 7 years ago. The road bike was the only one left with "clipless" and decided that romance was over for me. I will probably install clips on the Domane pedals. Ironically, my Speedplay-ready Pearl Izumi Fuels are my favorite cycling shoe and I haven't decided what to do about that. In the Spring, I'll decide fully how I feel about my road-changeover and then deal with the Fuels question. For now, and my only-occasional winter rides, I'll be trialing different flats.
P.S.: I still recommend Speedplay, and would only go back to these.
P.S.: I still recommend Speedplay, and would only go back to these.
12-28-20, 12:34 PM
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Look Delta on my road bike. On my city bike and commuter I recently replaced the pedals with MKS platforms and stainless full cages. Way less hassle and just as secure. Of course, I grew up before clipless existed.