SPD-SL Cleat Float or lack thereof
07-26-12, 08:31 AM
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SPD-SL Cleat Float or lack thereof
I recently wanted to try SPD-SL system. I really like the wide pedal platform and the ease of clipping in compared to my Look Keo Classic. But the shimano cleats with supposedly 6 degrees of float suck.
I used to use the Look Keo gray cleats with only 4.5 degree float and the shimano yellow cleats (with allegedly 6 degrees of float) feel a lot more restrictive.
Do these loosen up after several hundred miles, or should I sell the pedals (1 Ultegra 6700 and 1 105) and move onto Look Keo Max platform? Or try Speedplay at last.
I used to use the Look Keo gray cleats with only 4.5 degree float and the shimano yellow cleats (with allegedly 6 degrees of float) feel a lot more restrictive.
Do these loosen up after several hundred miles, or should I sell the pedals (1 Ultegra 6700 and 1 105) and move onto Look Keo Max platform? Or try Speedplay at last.
07-26-12, 08:44 AM
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Perhaps the alignment of the cleats on the bottom of the shoe is such that your natural foot angle falls in a different spot with respect to the range of float than it did with your previous pedals?
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Originally Posted by Looigi
Perhaps the alignment of the cleats on the bottom of the shoe is such that your natural foot angle falls in a different spot with respect to the range of float than it did with your previous pedals?
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07-26-12, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Looigi
Perhaps the alignment of the cleats on the bottom of the shoe is such that your natural foot angle falls in a different spot with respect to the range of float than it did with your previous pedals?
