Hello,

I moved from clips to clipless pedals without realizing how much difference it will make to the distance between centers of pedals. My new bike has about 5mm longer q-factor plus pedal (shimano m770) spindles are much longer. The difference in length between pedal centers of my old in new bike is almost 2cm. I am a very short guy and it is a huge increase for me. I feel like a frog on a stretcher bar and develop pains in heaps and knees after 25-30 miles. I just started riding my new bike so I might adjust but I am not sure I want to.

Are there any pedals with shorter spindles preferable compatible with SPD shoes (SIDI Bullet 2)?

I could probably gain 5mm by trying a shorter BB (I think I have a bit of space between crank and chainstays) but need to verify front derailer motion range. I can probably also gain another 5mm by moving cleats a bit to the outside will try it tomorrow but I am concerned it will move them too far out of center and will cause rotational stress on my foot. Anyone has experience with cleats moved all way to the outside?

I checked my shoes when clipped to pedals have about 1cm to the crank. It seems to me I can easily have 5-6mm shorter spindle and still be fine. Visually all shimano mtb or touring pedals seems to have the same distance from mounting point to pedal center. I wonder if any other manufacturer makes pedals compatible with SPD shoes (SIDI Bullet 2) whch might be shorter?

I would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks,
Alex