Bike Cleats for Shimano SPD-SL Pedals - 6-Degree Float Cleat for Cycling Shoes - 2 Pack

Bike Cleats - Compatible with Shimano SPD-SL Pedals - Pack of 2

Key Features

• 6-Degree Lateral Float: Designed with the "Yellow" standard level of float, allowing your heels to move slightly sideways while clipped in to reduce strain on the knees and accommodate natural joint alignment.
• Precision SPD-SL Compatibility: Engineered to the exact specifications of the Shimano SPD-SL system, ensuring a secure, click-in connection and a consistent, predictable release.
• High-Traction Walking Pads: Features integrated rubber-like colored tips to provide grip and stability when walking on smooth floors, while also protecting the main cleat body from wear.
• Universal 3-Hole Mounting: Compatible with all standard 3-bolt road cycling shoes, featuring adjustable slots for precise fore-aft and lateral positioning.
• High-Impact Composite: Manufactured from a durable, lightweight engineering-grade thermoplastic that maintains its shape and engagement integrity under high-wattage sprinting.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• Shimano SM-SH11 (Yellow) Equivalent
• SPD-SL 6° Float Cleat Set
• Self-Aligning Road Cleat Kit
• Universal 3-Bolt Pedal Interface

Compatibility & Fitment

These cleats are specifically designed for road-style pedal systems. Key fitment details include:

• Pedals: Compatible with all Shimano SPD-SL series pedals (e.g., PD-R540, PD-R550, 105, Ultegra, Dura-Ace).
• Shoes: Fits all road cycling shoes with a 3-hole triangular mounting pattern (e.g., Shimano, Specialized, Giro, Bontrager, SIDI).
• Applications: Ideal for Road Racing, Long-Distance Touring, and high-intensity Indoor Spinning on road-style pedals.
• Note: Not compatible with Shimano SPD (2-bolt MTB), Look Delta, or Look KEO systems.

When to Replace

• Visible Color Wear: The yellow rubber walking pads have worn down to the black plastic, or the front "nose" of the cleat has become dangerously thin.
• Loose Connection: You feel vertical "slop" or clicking when pedaling, even when your pedal tension is adjusted correctly.
• Difficult Release: The edges of the cleat have "mushroomed" or become jagged from walking, causing the cleat to stick in the pedal mechanism.
• Accidental Pull-out: Your foot pulls out of the pedal during an upward stroke or sprint, indicating the engagement surfaces are rounded off.
• Cracked Plastic: Visible stress fractures around the bolt holes, often caused by over-tightening or impact.

Installation Tips

• Trace the Old Position: Before removing your old cleats, use a marker to trace the outline on your shoe sole to ensure your new cleats are installed with the same alignment.
• Grease the Bolts: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of the six mounting bolts to prevent them from seizing into the shoe's metal nuts.
• Torque Specs: Tighten the bolts firmly (typically 5–6 Nm). Loose cleats can slide during a ride, damaging your shoes and causing a safety hazard.
• The "Walk" Rule: These are high-performance cleats, not walking shoes. Use cleat covers if walking on pavement to significantly extend the life of the engagement surfaces.
• Float Check: After installation, ensure you can wiggle your heel slightly in both directions without the cleat releasing. This "float" is what protects your ligaments from injury.