How to install Shimano SPD cleats (clipless) on to your shoes.

[@c-y-cling6851]

After seeing a number of videos, this is the most straightforward, crystal clear.

[@jurriaanmellaart9226]

Dear teacher, I'm having a little trouble understanding why this video is still online uncorrected. Not everyone reads all the comments BEFORE viewing. Anyone who torques those screws to 12-15 as you recommend will break something. I got lucky it was only the screws. Still have to go and buy another set. Shimano recommends 5-6. That means you can safely go to 7 or 8 but certainly not to 12. I can only dread what would happen if one tries 15. Please remove this video or replace it. Thank you. A fellow rider.

[@Rhn..js2]

Been mounting biking for three years, but decide it was time to make the switch. Cheers for this video It was super helpful

[@BikeTeacher]

Awesome, your welcome ⚙️🏁

[@teakrose8613]

I think the instructions said 5-6nM but that feels too low. Exactly how you described, after riding today my cleat got stuck in the pedal as I was twisting out. Thanks for the video! Think I'm going to tighten more.

[@BikeTeacher]

Glad it helped

[@graemep14]

Excellent video. Very easy to follow. Everything totally expained, including some handy little tips. Thank you, Bike Teacher

[@stefanosinguaroli7615]

Torque measure for this cleats usually is 4,0 to max. 4,5 Nm. depending on the type of shoe sole

[@BikeTeacher]

Ya, some some I feel need more because the cleats need to bite into the shoe for added grip.

[@dangurtler7177]

All of the SPDs that I have indicate 5-6 Nm torque. Overtorquing can ruin parts, I always use a torque wrench after I stripped a casset lock ring.

[@НиколайВарсегов-о5б]

*Works great for our needs.*

[@Onix.556]

Thank you so damn much for this

[@BikeTeacher]

You’re so welcome! I’m glad you found the video. That’s an old one. lol.

[@zombiewoof5257]

The max torque is 5 - 6 Nm

[@BikeTeacher]

Okay, thanks. I may have been over tightening them in the past. The reason being I had one incident where I fell over due to the cleat twisting on the shoe. Never again.

[@zombiewoof5257]

@@BikeTeacher 6 Nm is pretty tight for such small screws and plastic, carbon or rubber shoe soles. My new Northwave shoes recommended max 6 Nm and the Shimano SPD cleats instructions said 5 - 6 Nm.

[@ekrano]

Would you do the same with carbon sole shoes? The serrated edge would damage the carbon?

[@BikeTeacher]

I believe it will be fine. The manufactures who use carbon in theses instances have done their research. Otherwise they would not recommend it, I hope. You will see carbon as a contact point for areas like wheels contacting the frame at the drop outs in some cases and headsets. The forks that are 100% carbon are designed to hade the lower headset bearing sit directly on the forks crown race. As you know the fork has to handle a lot of weight and abuse. Thanks!

[@ekrano]

@@BikeTeacher I have used Crank Brothers shoe shields underneath the clear.

[@pault477]

Well done! Thanks

[@BikeTeacher]

Thanks

[@benny6639]

Helped alot ty

[@abc_ratio]

But this is for which pedal type? Does spinning pedal suitable for that ?

[@BikeTeacher]

Sorry I don’t understand the question. SPD cleats are for Shimano. But same process for other brands.

[@johntr76]

what is the mark of centerline of the cleat? Is it just a guess?

[@BikeTeacher]

Yes. I just eyeball it 👁️

[@Lucag2003companie]

Hello, love your shoes , which models of Recon is it ? tx

[@simpingforkorone946]

Mine doesnt have the 4 holes plate thing

[@AbiShafi]

Just got some xc3 shoes and it says the torque setting should be around 5/6 nm

[@BikeTeacher]

I would try the 6nm and got from there. Test them in the pedal while you are balancing in between a doorway for safety. You wan to make sure the cleat will not migrate or twist leaving you stranded. Always recheck torque after a few rides.

[@quattroesp]

Why allway forward ?

[@BikeTeacher]

That’s my default starting position. You can work from there if you have issues. The ball of the foot tends to be the center where power of generated.

[@innocentrage1]

Why don't they include the tool???

[@BikeTeacher]

They probably don’t want to spend the money. Places like IKEA do include the tool.

[@irongirl8007]

Thank you!!

[@RockyRetherford-cj3rd]

It went together easily in less than an hour. kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.

[@BikeTeacher]

What bike?