How-To Install Cleats on Cycling Shoes The RIGHT WAY! | Clipless Pedal DIY for Shimano SPD and More.

Let's face it we have all installed the cleats wrong at home and caused knee pain. This video goes to show how to set them up properly at home to get cleats mounted and miles pedaled. Keep in mind this is no replacement for a true cleat fitting by a bike shop fitter so tread lightly and listen to your body so you don't injure yourself.
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[@lfzguud]

This blew me away. Probably the most succinct explanation of proper adjustment. Following the info in this video I alleviated a ton of issues. Turns out my cleats were nearly a full inch forward of where they should be - and my feet were suffering horribly for it. By the end of a 20 mile ride my feet were sore and the toes were numb. Now all of that pain is gone. Amazing how one simple adjustment changes the whole experience.

[@username8171]

I just bought and tried out my new pair of Specialized expert xc's yesterday. My feet hurt and my toe was numb too on the right foot. Glad I stumbled onto this video, time for the proper setup.

[@ericshirey1320]

Outstanding summary and demo. I learned a lot about proper fitting that I didn't know and that will make my ride (and foot pain) much better.

[@Lonewolf70-]

Thanks for the information. Finally someone who tells where to set up the cleat......had it done according to other videos and my hip and knees hurt like crazy at times, or my left toes would fall asleep.

[@gabrielperdomo1949]

For many years I dealt with numbness and knee pain, I thought those were issues I had to deal with. Last week I stumbled into your video and decided to try your method. Whoa no more knee pain or foot numbness! Thank you for the help.

[@paolaracheljean-pierre8842]

This video was helpful when I installed the cleats on my bike shoes for my Echelon bike. The ergonomic segment about how to measure the rotation of the legs/foot helped me as I have sensitive knees. Thanks

[@oxananutes3076]

This video was so helpful, it stands out of plenty of others trying to explain this topic. Thank you very much!

[@amberbenton7658]

Thank you so much for this tutorial on proper alignment of the cleats. I as well had my cleats too far on my tarsals instead of the metatarsals. I will be testing the new position of my cleats this eve when I teach my spin class!

[@cindyharney6779]

Super helpful! I’ve only ever ridden with tennis shoes so this is a completely new experience and I don’t even know what I don’t know. I appreciate your thorough explanation!

[@mortifyd4805]

Having been in Radiology for 12 years now, I can undoubtedly say that this is the most well thought out and proper setup I could ever imagine. I very much appreciate you.

[@johngannon1]

Great video. I'm on my first pair of cycling shoes. I checked a lot of my favourite bike channels and this was the best explainer I found. Using a straight edge to get an idea of where the cleat is going to be was the really helpful hint I was looking for. Thanks.

[@The80shilling]

Thank you SO much for posting this! I am trying clipless pedals for the first time ever (after 37 years of Mountain Biking) and I was pretty nervous about it, but this guide got me spot-on, first time. I got the Crank Brothers Candy one pedals, and after following your tutorial, everything worked out perfectly! I went out on my usual training loop this morning, and I now can't believe I waited so long to go clipless.

[@TheBoxFort759]

Thanks for the video. I always new there was a right way, but I never knew how to do it. I used to just take a wild guess and it's no wonder I had knee pain.

[@thibod07]

Very handy! Thank you ! Now I Feel ready To install my spd cleats on my shoes! I knew some adjustments were required but did not know how! Your video is Surely helping thank you!

[@DrRusty5]

I have just got some cleats for the first tome and it soon become apparent setup wasn't just screw them into the bottom of the shoe. Thank you for such a stirght forward & simple video on how to do this.

[@jamiesatcher4292]

Very helpful video. Followed your steps and no more knee strain. Thanks!

[@SJ.8103]

Great explanation and easy to follow. Best set up instructions I’ve found

[@edwardhuddleston1548]

super job. keeping simple but technical enough for people to properly set up there new cleats. I am going to try this video

[@juxtapoz82]

Thanks for this. Came across this useful video and wasn’t even looking for it! Just ordered new pair of gravel shoes and will definitely set them up properly. I’ve always just screwed them on and hit the road…didn’t know it was so important. Thanks👍

[@jonny77allison]

Good video. Right amount of useful detail. No unnecessary gub.

[@MikeWick718]

Thanks for making this video! Very short, detailed, and straight to the point. Will be adjusting my right shoe to match the slight toe out I have when sitting up on a high stool.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Good luck!

[@mikemoore5168]

I just stumbled across this. Thanks! Solid info./advice. Going to go and install cleats on my new shoes using your method. Cheers!

[@davidmeyr4558]

Thank you! I'm a new rider and had no clue as to any of this. Now I'll know what to look out for.

[@melwilliamson5563]

Thanks for the thorough explanation on position. As a newbie to cleats I had no idea where to even begin to position them, so thank you!!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colinbrander3402]

Great information. I wished I'd seen it before mounting my cleats. I did have to play around to get them right, but will double check based on this to see if I have it right.

[@muddyfunker3014]

That's a really nicely done video mate, thanks from the UK. Very helpful especially to a beginner to SPD shoes and cleats. All the best.

[@DNimma]

Thanks so much! Your explanation actually makes this fun.

[@caleb4752]

Fantastic video. Clear, succinct, easy to follow instructions. Thank you!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rayharvey1339]

Nice video very helpful thanks, I'm a newbie so found your tutorial so easy to follow 😊

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[@Simte]

This video is so great man. Saludos desde las montañas de Colombia.

[@ericleszkowicz898]

Super useful information. Can’t wait to get mine setup.

[@Gamebit450]

Informative video ty. Do not run clipless yet but this is good info to know.

[@carolinebettez]

Thank you for your simple clear instructions! Zip zap! Installed and very comfortable! 😃

[@kevinkeyes8221]

Great video, as usual! I just bought my first pair of cycling shoes and am looking forward to trying them out.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Have fun!

[@lauramelgarfitness]

This was super helpful! Such great tips on installing cleats for a first timer!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ehcsk]

Excellent explanation and video! Thank you so much

[@davidtimbro3677]

Your method worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@PAPADPOV]

Great video James!

[@kapilajayawardana6883]

Thank you so much for this, on point short and sweet

[@urmommgoes2college]

This made my indoor cycling experience WAY more enjoyable. No more foot pain & numb toes! Thank you!!!!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Great to hear!

[@rubenvor]

Great tutorial man! Just what I was looking for. Thanks a lot

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad to help

[@GroomsJk]

Wow. That was a great explanation! Thank you!!

[@RodPagador]

Very technical but useful info and I was expecting SH56 vs SH51 :)

[@biargeamauri]

Amazing video man! Thank you a million.

[@dongoat4232]

Amazing tutorial!👍

[@italianstallion701]

Wow that was really really easy to follow

[@jtundermann]

So succinct and helpful. Thank you.

[@SurreelDP]

Great video! Very helpful!

[@jd5787]

Great tutorial thanks. I almost got it right in the first attempt ;) I had to use a spacer though as my M520 wouldn't work right out of the box with my cleats... What does it do if I push the cleat more to the top?

[@michaelhoare5291]

Superb "how-to". Many thanks.

[@jonathanstaley3883]

Great idea! Really helps a lot!

[@brookefore4618]

This is great info. But I always set my float (rotational alignment) so that the inward float (heels in) stops just before my shoes make contact with my chain stays when the cranks are pointed aft. The degrees of total float are enough to accommodate any difference in my natural foot angle. I don’t see a need to tune that per foot as long as your natural foot position falls within the float range.

[@cairebrittobarletta]

Amazing explanation! Thanks!

[@erics6177]

I thought my shoes were just too tight in the toes when I started getting tingling in them when doing a steep hill climb on my NordicTrack s22i, but it was strange that I was fine in spin class. I am definitely going to try this as soon as I get home from work

[@djrisk]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@balasquin]

great explanation my man, thank you

[@thegrowl2210]

Nice video! Looking forward to getting my first clipless shoes delivered.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Awesome! Good luck getting yourself set up

[@timliscum2861]

Nice concise video!

[@My911]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@TheZalaran]

Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.

[@pauljbird]

Great explanation!

[@johnnylazaro152]

Great explanation

[@m-w-d-d]

Really helpful. Thanks!

[@user-sl5tg1gw3s]

Thank you for the tip ! I'm gonna buy Giro Privateer Lace for my new Trek Checkpoint.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Nice!

[@TheLuckySasha]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@chuyandbugga]

Good tips, thanks!

[@skiffek]

Great tips, thx!

[@chrisby777]

I wish you had gone just a bit further and show how to get them off the pedals, but I guess I’ll figure it out. Thank you. Subbed and liked. Ps, I’m changing from the other style of cleat where you can’t walk in the shoes basically, although I have.

[@juandavidmunoz2781]

Amazing! Thank you!!

[@rod1148]

Excellent presentation. I just replaced my cleats and pedals but the new cleats are a little high off the sole of the shoe producing a little bit of wobble when clipped to the pedal. Do you know of a remedy for this? Thanks

[@christianhuber4054]

Excellent, thanks!

[@lizzypicardi]

Great video, liked and subbed

[@LarryHopper]

Thank you for a well done video. What torque wrench are you using?

[@jeremiahchacha9668]

Very helpful video. I got the shimano spd 51 cleats for my spin class shoes. Don’t plan on goin outdoors with them. What do you recommend for grease?

[@ETSUBrown8939]

Thank you!

[@billycolquhoun4264]

Legend, thanks man👍

[@battistaverardi1240]

I have the exact same watch. The citizen skyhawk AT titanium. Beautiful watch!!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Nice!

[@hosenozzle387]

Hey James! Wondering if you have any suggestions for a budget bike with a one by drive train. I found a few but I’m trying to get some advice.

[@noahhomsky]

Is it fine if the fore/aft position for left and right cleats differs? 1st metatarsal head on my left foot is 2 mm in front in comparison to the right.

[@CharlotteCaniac]

Excellent!

[@RuiSilvaPT]

Very nice!!

[@edgardocapinpin1974]

Thank you for the instructional video

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad to help

[@tim4168]

Should I aim for the middle or the end of metatarsal (for the biggest finger)?

[@markclement3959]

thanks very much. could spend more time with the straight edge positioning the cleat. the tip of the cleat just outside of the straightedge???

[@eric714]

very helpful.

[@ilkertrker]

That was a good video And I have an question? I adjusted them but when I ride with my mtb spd shoes then little parts moves. Is it normal?

[@gnatman1102]

I must be doing it incorrectly. When I position the cleat just behind the line from the 1st and 5th metatarsal, it positions the forward portion of the arch of my foot over the pedal spindle. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[@justinecura9855]

That's amazing! Thank you! ❤️

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad to help

[@martinshaw2385]

Thank you.

[@nonobebert7646]

Which part of the cleat should be behind the 3rd metatarsal ? The bolts ?

[@mexicanmoustache8180]

THANKS! MUCH HELPFUL!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad it helped!

[@richardianalpuerto2801]

Thank you so much🙏🙏

[@TheManic.5-OH]

Dang, finally an American cycling video 👏🏽😅

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@richkufske1484]

The metatarsal is a bone in the foot. Do you position at the front of it, essentially where the toe bones meet the metatarsal??

[@ludvigjaderberg2086]

My "metatarsal line" runs behind the backmost point where the cleats can be installed, so I can't install them behind my third metatarsal. Have I bought the wrong shoes for my feet? Or is it more likely that l have misunderstood where my metatarsals are located?

[@MiguelAngel1897es]

Does this have to be so complicated and technical? Great video

[@jan-erikohliw246]

Thanks! Now i know👍

[@bumbyahero4866]

Watching. Very helpful

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad to help.

[@swalstar]

Excellent, thank you.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Your welcome