Sidi Genius 2 Adapter Plates
11-23-12, 02:49 PM
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Sidi Genius 2 Adapter Plates
I recently came across a great deal on a pair of early-mid 90's Genius 2s that were in "newish" condition, so I couldn't pass the deal. The shoes came with what I believe are Time(?) adapter plates (correct me if I'm wrong):
I have Look Keo 2 Max pedals on my bike, and after a couple google/ebay searches to find the proper Look Keo adapter plate for my shoes, I only came across the ones that says they are compatible with the Millennium soles that have four screw holes, like this:
The soles of the Genius 2s do not have 4th screw hole on the bottom. Will these adapter plates still work without any potential problem, or do I need to find the proper adapter plate? If so, where can I find the proper one for my specific model shoe? I've tried emailing Sidi and have not gotten a response yet. Also, if the adapter plate does work, will I need longer bolts to be able to tighten the cleat>adapter>sole?
Thanks in advance for any help!
I have Look Keo 2 Max pedals on my bike, and after a couple google/ebay searches to find the proper Look Keo adapter plate for my shoes, I only came across the ones that says they are compatible with the Millennium soles that have four screw holes, like this:
The soles of the Genius 2s do not have 4th screw hole on the bottom. Will these adapter plates still work without any potential problem, or do I need to find the proper adapter plate? If so, where can I find the proper one for my specific model shoe? I've tried emailing Sidi and have not gotten a response yet. Also, if the adapter plate does work, will I need longer bolts to be able to tighten the cleat>adapter>sole?
Thanks in advance for any help!
11-23-12, 02:56 PM
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It looks like these shoes have the standard 3 bolt attachment. I'm sure the Look Keo's use three bolts. If you remove the adapter plates currently on the shoes, the Keo cleats should bolt directly to the shoes -- no adapter needed.
11-23-12, 03:31 PM
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Thanks for the response. I've tried that. It doesn't work because there is a gap between the sole and the cleat, as there is a slot space indented made for an adapter plate. Not sure if I described it clear enough, but I hope you get what I'm saying.
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It looks like that's a spacer. If yo take it off, your cleats should mount just fine.
11-23-12, 07:58 PM
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I know what the OP is saying and I think he needs an adapter plate for Look. Otherwise the cleat will be sitting inside the slot for the sole. My guess he either won't be able to cleat/uncleat or at least have problems.
11-24-12, 12:21 AM
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I just took a couple more pictures of the sole without the Time(?) adapter plate and with the Look cleats to show that it will not work as there is a big gap between the cleat and indented slot for an adapter plate.
Any other help would be very much appreciated! Thanks guys.
11-26-12, 08:28 PM
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11-27-12, 10:47 AM
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You're in luck! If you search "Sidi plate" a couple pop up, there's some SPD ones too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidi-Look-Sy...item4abee979be
Nice shoes by the way, love mine. Wish they looked as fresh as yours
-Andy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidi-Look-Sy...item4abee979be
Nice shoes by the way, love mine. Wish they looked as fresh as yours
-Andy
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You're in luck! If you search "Sidi plate" a couple pop up, there's some SPD ones too.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidi-Look-Sy...item4abee979be
Nice shoes by the way, love mine. Wish they looked as fresh as yours
-Andy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sidi-Look-Sy...item4abee979be
Nice shoes by the way, love mine. Wish they looked as fresh as yours
-Andy
Are the longer screws usually included with the plates, or are those also sold separately?
12-01-12, 07:28 PM
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Your really in luck! I just happen to be throwing away this exact pair of shoes. I have posted a picture of the adapter plates that I believe you are looking for. If you PM me a shipping address, I would be more than willing to throw them in an envelope and send them to you for free. I do not have the bolts as I had to use them on another pair of shoes. Home Depot and Lowe's has all the metric cap head screws you will need for a buck or two.
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Your really in luck! I just happen to be throwing away this exact pair of shoes. I have posted a picture of the adapter plates that I believe you are looking for. If you PM me a shipping address, I would be more than willing to throw them in an envelope and send them to you for free. I do not have the bolts as I had to use them on another pair of shoes. Home Depot and Lowe's has all the metric cap head screws you will need for a buck or two.
12-02-12, 08:22 PM
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Darn, that stinks. I found this forum a while ago and I signed up right away so I could respond to your post, but it took the moderator 5 or 5 days to activate my account so I could post. I guess I will hang on to them for awhile in case someone else needs them, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that there are many pairs of these shoes still left out there. They are great shoes but mine just disintegrated. I picked up the Genius Pro 5 Carbons, and I couldn't be happier.
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Sidi adapter plates for Look Keo 2
Hi All,
I have the same issue as the original poster. I have some old sidi shoes that require a different adapter plate than what is currently on the shoe. I want to convert from Time pedals to Look Keo 2's. Does anyone know where I can find find the adapter plate for Look pedals?
Thanks!
Todd
I have the same issue as the original poster. I have some old sidi shoes that require a different adapter plate than what is currently on the shoe. I want to convert from Time pedals to Look Keo 2's. Does anyone know where I can find find the adapter plate for Look pedals?
Thanks!
Todd
