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Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
SH51 SPD single release cleats, recommended for all MTB SPD pedals except PD M858: release the cleat by twisting heel outwards, SH52 SPD single release cleats, recommended for PDM858 pedal: release the cleat by twisting heel outwards, SH 56: Designed to work with all open design pedals: allow your s...
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Customer Reviews for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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markhphoto
City: Huddersfield
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
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Mountain Biker
Date:August 10, 2010
The Best option for MTBs
Pros: Durable, High Quality, Versatile
Cons: Expensive
"If you're not sure about moving up to clip pedals these are a must. They give the same pedalling power as the normal clips, in other words they don't release when you don't want them to. The difference with these is that they will release on the occasions when your reactions are quicker than your brain. You don't have to think about moving your heal to release them, when you get those panic situations they just release you to let you get your foot down. They come as standard with some shimano single sided pedals (the chrome ones) so if you're thinking of trying clip pedals this is the best option."
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StuAff
City: Portsmouth, UK
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
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Road Cyclist
Date:February 16, 2010
SH51 Single Release - simple but effective
Pros: Durable, High Quality, Rugged, Versatile
Cons: Expensive
"I've been using SPDs for a year or so now, and for road/commuting use I think the system is brilliant. I quickly got the hang of clipping and unclipping, to the extent I even subconciously twist my ankle when I'm using flats. Some might prefer multi-release cleats, which I haven't tried, but I've not had any problems with these at all- I like the fact you have to be definite about unclipping, and the movement is instinctive enough. They are expensive for two small shaped bits of metal, but they're also durable- they got a little rusty in the recent icy snap but have pretty much come clean again. I'm not sure how long they're supposed to last but I can't see them wearing out any time soon!"
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OldCodger
City: Derbyshire, England
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
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Mountain Biker
Date:November 18, 2009
Quick release, no pain!
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Rugged, Versatile
"Having suffered what I can only describe as a series of "SPD moments" (including one that resulted in a shattered helmet.) I was seriously considering removing the cleats and going back to flats. In a desperate last ditch throw of the dice I decided to give multi release cleats a try. Wow, all the advantages of SPD plus being able to escape when the wet leaves, ice or natural clumbsiness strike. OK, occasionally they release when you don't actually want them to but as far as I am concerned it is MUCH better then bouncing along a pavement still tied to a bike! I have confidence in my pedals again."
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JustinL
City: London, UK
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
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Road Cyclist
Date:September 21, 2009
SH51 SPD single release cleats
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Pros: Adjustable, Good Fit, Great Value
"These cleats came with my Shimano PD-M520 Pedals and are the first cleat/pedal combination I've ever used.
I have them attached to my Shimano M076 SPD shoes. Setting them up was a doddle - the back plate that goes inside the shoe is sturdy and the cleats are easy to position and tighten with the supplied fittings. They are adjustable and you can really fine tune your set-up until you're 100% comfortable.
I'm not sure how durable they are as after my first ride I noticed that the top edge of the cleat seemed to have chipped a bit, apart from that they seem to be fine. The more you use them with your pedals, the easier they get to use - I've especially noticed clipping in has become much smoother.
To clip in it's a matter of simply pushing your foot down onto the pedal until you hear the cleat click in, then rotating your ankle outwards to unclip. Simple!
Just make sure you tighten them a few times, especially after your first couple of rides. I'd recommend checking the tightness every so often anyway, just to be on the safe side."
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legit
City: goldcoast
Country:Australia
Age:35-44
Interest:Ironman
Level:Advanced
Gender:Male
Ironman
Date:May 15, 2012
good product
Pros: Great Value, High Quality
"standard product, good price. easy fit used with DHB mountain bike shoes."
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rheyes
Country:United Kingdom
Level:Advanced
Gender:Male
Date:April 21, 2012
Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
Pros: High Quality
Cons: Expensive
"Easy to fit, and do the job they were designed to do. Just a little bit to expensive though for what they are."
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Twistyface
City: Hartlepool
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Road Cyclist
Date:April 11, 2012
Shimano quality at its best.
Pros: Durable, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable
Cons: Expensive
"Delivered next day for free, thanks Wiggle!
These are great quality items - you get the cleats, 4mm hex bolts, and the retaining plates ( the bit that goes inside your shoe) in a new, minimalist packaging design: well done Shimano!
Instructions supplied even tell you the torque values to use on the bolts, which is a nice touch.
Component quality is good: there are little notches to help you align the cleats correctly, and the bolts engage cleanly, everything feels nice and solid. Went onto my Giro Code shoes with no bother at all.
Wiggle have these at a good price: I knocked one off for value because Shimano could sell these for much, much less... other than that they are great."
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Review 8 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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CreakyCyclist
Date:March 9, 2012
Good Purchase
Pros: Good Fit
"These cleats are especially ideal as an introduction to the world of cleats. They are designed to allow more options for release of the foot. When I got used to them I found them easier to use than toe clips. I have only experienced one unintended release which occured when I was not pedalling but looking over my shoulder at the traffic situation. As my knee automatically turned out my foot also twisted and unclipped. However this was not a problem. Gradually with usage I am able to clip in more quickly and have not suffered any problems."
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Review 9 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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Samueljohn
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:March 8, 2012
Good cleats, do the job
Pros: Rugged, Good Fit
Cons: Expensive
"These are, at least with my pedals, easy to get in and out. I haven't pulled them out by mistake yet, either, so they do the job well."
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Review 10 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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windys
City: 東京
Country:Japan
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Occasional
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:February 26, 2012
定番品
Pros: 耐久性, 快適さ, 高品質, 良いフィット感
"何はともあれSPDを使う際にはこれがないと始まらないので購入。
ビンディングに慣れない人はマルチリリースタイプをお勧め。
特に路上で乗る場合はいざというときに足が外れやすいので不安のある人はマルチ、逆に不意に外れたりしたら嫌な人はシングルリリースタイプをお使い下さい。
ただ、、通常の使い方をしている限りはシングルでもマルチでも勝手に外れることはそうそうありません。
従来使っていて問題がなかったのに勝手に外れることがあるような状況ならクリートかペダルかの寿命なので新規購入を。"
ビンディングに慣れない人はマルチリリースタイプをお勧め。
特に路上で乗る場合はいざというときに足が外れやすいので不安のある人はマルチ、逆に不意に外れたりしたら嫌な人はシングルリリースタイプをお使い下さい。
ただ、、通常の使い方をしている限りはシングルでもマルチでも勝手に外れることはそうそうありません。
従来使っていて問題がなかったのに勝手に外れることがあるような状況ならクリートかペダルかの寿命なので新規購入を。"
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Review 11 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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NorfolkRider
City: Norwich
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Cross Country MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Mountain Biker
Date:February 8, 2012
Pros: Rugged
"Do exactly what they are supposed to do, don't have a vast amount of experience using them, they just work."
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Review 12 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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usarica
City: ESKİŞEHİR
Country:Turkey
Age:35-44
Interest:Down Hill MTB
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Mountain Biker
Date:February 8, 2012
Good Product
Pros: Comfortable, Adjustable, Good Fit
"i am winter cycling. Everyday use cycle and spd pedal this product is not strong for water.i have to clean with high preasure air pump every riding.it is able to rust if you're not cleaning."
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Review 13 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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DrNickBailey
City: Cambridge
Country:United Kingdom
Date:February 6, 2012
Clip in, clip out
Pros: Adjustable, simple
"Coming from road bike SPD's (Delta and Shimano), there is a little too much play in these cleats for my liking - the ankle can move around quite a bit.
Can be easily adjusted while wearing the shoes to improve position."
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Review 14 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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personaltrainer2012
Date:February 6, 2012
Excellent
Pros: Durable, Great Value, High Quality
"Just needed slightly better fitting instructions but very pleased with the product.
Excellent delivery speed"
Excellent delivery speed"
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Review 15 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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bezzer
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Road Cyclist
Date:January 31, 2012
good purchase
"just needed a new set so replaced old ones with the same had old ones couple of years"
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Review 16 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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en1ja
Country:United Kingdom
Age:25-34
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:January 15, 2012
Replacement Cleats
Pros: Durable
"Bought these as replacements for worn items on cycling shoes. Fairly standard items really so not much to say other that the others had lasted just over a year before they started to feel a tiny bit loose and so i decided to replace. I have ridden with them pretty much every day to work and on most longer weekend rides and found the overall shimano pedal / cleat set-up to be very secure."
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Review 17 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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sodu
Date:January 11, 2012
Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
Pros: Durable, Adjustable, Good Fit
Cons: heavy
"Good fit and are easily fitted. Would definitely go for something a light lighter next time. Heavy"
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Review 18 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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yellowgixxer
City: London
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Commuter
Level:Regular
Gender:Male
Budget:Quality first
Commuter
Date:January 10, 2012
Not much to say about these, really...
Pros: Durable, High Quality, Adjustable, Good Fit
Cons: bites your bum if a screw comes out...
"...I mean, they're cleats. And cleats are either the wrong ones or, like these, the right ones.
In my case it's slightly over the top because I just wanted a screw (stop sniggering at the back) as one had fallen out, but you can't buy the scvrews alone.
So I'd suggest you invest in some threadlock when you put them on your shoes. Because there is little more likely to cause amusement to other road users than the sight of a cyclist trying to unclip but failing because his foot isn't twisting the cleat..."
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Review 19 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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AlastairL
City: Kemble, UK
Country:United Kingdom
Age:45-54
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:Occasional
Road Cyclist
Date:January 4, 2012
SPD cleats do the job
"I bought these cleats along with PD-M520 pedals and dhb T1 shoes to convert my mountain bike.
(I also use SPD SL road cleats, shoes and pedals on my road bike.)
It turned out I didn't need to buy these as the pedals came with cleats. Pity the description hadn't told me that! I now have a spare pair :-/
Anyway, the cleats fitted both the shoes and pedals without problems, and the pedals attached very easily to the cranks. So, very soon I was off..."
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Review 20 for Shimano SPD MTB Cleats
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ilaliberte
City: London
Country:United Kingdom
Age:35-44
Interest:Road Cyclist
Level:New to sport
Gender:Female
Budget:Value for money
Road Cyclist
Date:December 29, 2011
good cleats
Pros: Great Value, Adjustable, Lightweight, Good Fit
"good cleats, I prefer these to the road ones I had before."
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