Originally Posted by
carleton
This is user error.
You didn't tighten the tension on your SPD SL pedals. From the factory they are set to the very lightest setting. Put them at least to the middle of the tension range.
and you are wrong
adjustments were bottomed out for tension, and brand new cleats.
im not an idiot. i actually read instructions on this one lol.
but note these are bottom of the barrel SPD SL shimanos. they arent like higher end stuff. i got them when i was on a road bike