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05-28-09 | 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrettscv

I've been using a set of Shimano SH-MT31 MTB shoes with SPD cleats & pedals.

I'm now taking longer rides for fitness and I'm incurring some substantial metatarsal pain after 3 hours of riding. So, I need better shoes and want to use a lighter road style shoe with a stiff sole. I will also be using these shoes for a few century rides.

I have found a pair of Shimano SH-R 160g road shoes. These are a 3 hole pattern, the Shimano website states they are for SPD-SL pedals.

Will I be able to install my SPD cleats and use my SPD pedals with these shoes? Or, will I need to change to SPD-SL cleats & pedals?

Nope. Your SPD pedals need a 2-hole arrangement in the sole and these have a 3 hole pattern.

Your choices for replacement pedals to use with those shoes are not limited to SPD-SL , though. Any other pedal that uses the standard 3 hole cleat will work (Regular Looks, Keos, knock-offs from Ritchey, VP and EXustar all use a 3 hole cleat).Some of them can be had for a few bucks ($40-$50).

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