Road Cycling - Difference between red and black look cleats?

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J-McKech
04-11-04, 12:03 AM
i know the Red is suppose to give you more float so knee problems, but i dont see how. I look at both of them and they look EXCATLY the same, where do they differ? and are the black cleats easier to unclip from?

bitemail
04-11-04, 01:28 AM
the red ones have and arc at the bottom. I use red ones, love em.
BigFloppyLlama
04-11-04, 01:31 AM
At the back of the cleat there is a little difference. I can use either the red or the black ones really, but I prefer the black (fixed) because I haven't managed to get the Look squeak with them yet. Only took 3000 miles with the red ones before it started and drove me crazy.

NZLcyclist
04-11-04, 01:37 AM
I find that it takes a few months, but I start getting knee pain from the black ones. Switched to the red and within a week my knees were fine. Choose carefully!

Brendon
Oak Park Biker
04-11-04, 08:30 PM
The black cleats do not float. Your foot is locked in when clipped. The red cleats can float at an angle as set on the pedal (0, 3, 6, or 9 degrees). Because of the float, the red cleats may be easier on your knees.
J-McKech
04-11-04, 09:07 PM
After looking at the cleats i have and the look cleats on ebay. Mine are totally different, same shape but at the bike they look different. Hmm i got pedals from Bianchi and they are wellgo pedals and i guess they sent me some generic cleats...Should i grab some off ebay?
55/Rad
04-11-04, 09:08 PM
I have an old pair of Shimano 105 pedals with no float adjustment I'm keeping for a beater. What, if anything, happens if I use the red cleats?

55/Rad