Have a problem mounting Frog cleats on Sidi Dominators
03-08-03, 04:22 PM
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Have a problem mounting Frog cleats on Sidi Dominators
Hi,
acutally, my LBS is having the problem. I was hoping someone had run across the problem and had found a fix for it. Does anyone know a way to mount Speedplay Frog cleats on Dominators? Thanks!
acutally, my LBS is having the problem. I was hoping someone had run across the problem and had found a fix for it. Does anyone know a way to mount Speedplay Frog cleats on Dominators? Thanks!
03-08-03, 09:24 PM
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Answer from Speedplay:
MOUNTING frog CLEATS TO SHOES
frog cleats fit ATB shoes with a fully recessed, two-slot SPD® mounting pattern. Do not mount frog cleats on road type shoes. Step One: Position the cleat on the shoe with the latch-end facing the toe of the shoe. NOTE - If the shoe sole has a factory installed 4-hole threaded insert, mount the frog cleat to that insert. Replace all other stock 2-hole style inserts with the serrated Speedplay “dogbone nuts” included with the pedals (see diagram right). There is no difference between left and right cleats. Insert the cleat into the sole recess and press it hard into position under the ball of the foot. Trimming of the sole rubber is not necessary on most shoes and may void the shoe warranty. Step Two: Install and snug the two mounting screws using a 4mm hex key. Greasing each mounting screw head and threads before installation allows them to be tightened securely and prevents rust from seizing them in place.
Note: Speedplay 4mm hex mounting screws must be used on Frog cleats. Standard screws from other brand cleats will not work.
MOUNTING frog CLEATS TO SHOES
frog cleats fit ATB shoes with a fully recessed, two-slot SPD® mounting pattern. Do not mount frog cleats on road type shoes. Step One: Position the cleat on the shoe with the latch-end facing the toe of the shoe. NOTE - If the shoe sole has a factory installed 4-hole threaded insert, mount the frog cleat to that insert. Replace all other stock 2-hole style inserts with the serrated Speedplay “dogbone nuts” included with the pedals (see diagram right). There is no difference between left and right cleats. Insert the cleat into the sole recess and press it hard into position under the ball of the foot. Trimming of the sole rubber is not necessary on most shoes and may void the shoe warranty. Step Two: Install and snug the two mounting screws using a 4mm hex key. Greasing each mounting screw head and threads before installation allows them to be tightened securely and prevents rust from seizing them in place.
Note: Speedplay 4mm hex mounting screws must be used on Frog cleats. Standard screws from other brand cleats will not work.
03-11-03, 04:21 AM
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I used a Dremel tool to trim away some of the inner part of the shoe lugs so the Frog cleats fit successfully.
SpeedPlay has new Frog cleats that should fit right on with no modification of the shoe.
SpeedPlay has new Frog cleats that should fit right on with no modification of the shoe.
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Hi Dave,
my LBS just found out about this, and has ordered them.
Hope they work, thanks.
my LBS just found out about this, and has ordered them.
Hope they work, thanks.
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i don't know about the Sidi shoes in particular, but i have had Frogs for some 4 years now and had a number of different shoes...
as i understand they have been working with shoe companies and have a growing list of those which fit without modification...
but on many you still have to cut away some of the shoe tread in order to allow enough width for the cleats as they are much wider than the normal SPD-type cleats.
one time i had access to a drummel tool and this works the best, but i have also had success just using a basic knife and cutting away plastic sole until it is wide enough.
obviously it depends on the shoe, but for most you can just cut away a little of the sole and it should not compromise the shoe any.
as i understand they have been working with shoe companies and have a growing list of those which fit without modification...
but on many you still have to cut away some of the shoe tread in order to allow enough width for the cleats as they are much wider than the normal SPD-type cleats.
one time i had access to a drummel tool and this works the best, but i have also had success just using a basic knife and cutting away plastic sole until it is wide enough.
obviously it depends on the shoe, but for most you can just cut away a little of the sole and it should not compromise the shoe any.
