adjusting SPD cleats
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adjusting SPD cleats
So I made the jump to clipless and after my first ride, I think I need to adjust the position of one cleat. Does anyone have any hints about cleat position?
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why do you think the cleat position is wrong? is it foot pain, knee pain, power transfer, clipping in & out, etc.?
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typically, the cleat is position under the ball of the feet. i and many others suffer from hot spots, pain or numbness because there is too much pressure on the outside of the foot. the solutions to my clipless pedal challenges were:
1. Thin Sole from sole.com
2. Cleat wedges from bikefit
1. Thin Sole from sole.com
2. Cleat wedges from bikefit
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While my left foot feels fine, my right feels like I am standing on my toes. Both cleats are in the forward screw holes and as far back as can be. Can I move the right cleat to the most back screw holes and adjust from there?
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When my cleats are too far forward on the shoe, I get foot pain and cramping on long rides (70+ miles). I had to move my cleats rearward a bit.
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