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

[@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.

[@Fonkemman]

I am just happy to see the word "succinct"

[@Mortifyd]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@oxananutes3076]

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

[@urmommgoes2college]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Great to hear!

[@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.

[@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👍

[@caleb4752]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edwardhuddleston1548]

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

[@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!

[@SJ.8103]

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

[@jonny77allison]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Gamebit450]

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

[@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.

[@Practicing_HVACR]

Appreciate your video. At 4:10 you show where you place it just behind the straight edge. However, as soon as you get it set you remove the straight edge so it makes it quite difficult to understand how far behind the straight edge it should be placed. So the screws are just barely showing?

[@xBenefitx]

Agreed this part was a little unclear. I assume the screws need to be behind the screwdriver line? He says “cleat” but it looks like the screws need to be behind the line.

[@xBenefitx]

Regardless, great video James! Thank you.

[@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.

[@BrianGrenoble-s1t]

Thanx BUT U DID NOT MENTION THE SPACER that came with my new Shimano XT's But i thank you for teaching me the rotation bit 😘

[@rayharvey1339]

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

[@SeriousNonsense0121]

Wow. Fucking ace video. I went from oh shit why have I bought these to feeling informed and confident. Top bloke.

[@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!

[@DNimma]

Thanks so much! Your explanation actually makes this fun.

[@RodPagador]

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

[@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.

[@willparsons32]

As you were tightening the left foot kleet, I noticed that the wrench you used (on both shoes) was a torque wrench... What's the brand of the wrench and as well; what did you set the torque at in order to "properly" tighten the screws that holds the kleet in place?

[@AdamAmdor]

I too, am curious about the torque key

[@jamiesatcher4292]

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

[@樋田淳也-p8n]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Nice!

[@TheZalaran]

Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.

[@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!

[@Simte]

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

[@ericleszkowicz898]

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

[@prestonrutherford3997]

Goated Install Video should in the HOF tbh

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad I could help

[@davidtimbro3677]

Your method worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@lauramelgarfitness]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@battistaverardi1240]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Nice!

[@thegrowl2210]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Awesome! Good luck getting yourself set up

[@carlomariamosco]

Once you've determined ideal cleat position, place a small dab of grease into each of the captive nuts on the base of your shoe and then use a torque wrench with 4 mm hex bit to tighten the bolts to SHIMANO's recommended torque setting of 5-6Nm (43-52 IN LB) (Shimano source)

[@michaelhoare5291]

Superb "how-to". Many thanks.

[@GroomsJk]

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

[@kapilajayawardana6883]

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

[@italianstallion701]

Wow that was really really easy to follow

[@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??

[@Gefaehrte]

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

[@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?

[@DavidWilliams-jp3fo]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Do you remember what the torque specifications were?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

5-6nm

[@DavidWilliams-jp3fo]

@@Jamesthebikeguy Thank you very much!

[@erikahall560]

Thanks so much! I thought numb toes was just a thing that happened.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad I could help

[@rubenvor]

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

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad to help

[@jtundermann]

So succinct and helpful. Thank you.

[@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???

[@Pygapascoe160]

Great idea! Really helps a lot!

[@analynnberry355]

The metatarsal is an inch or so long, which part am I marking?

[@Klaista2k1]

How do you locate your metatarsals?

[@TheManic.5-OH]

Dang, finally an American cycling video 👏🏽😅

[@dongoat4232]

Amazing tutorial!👍

[@MiguelAngel1897es]

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

[@balasquin]

great explanation my man, thank you

[@ederler1129]

I’m curious to see a review on those shoes. Also wondering if it would be better or different to check the natural rotation of one’s foot in standing vs sitting?

[@gabiold]

I wonder whether the distance of the pedals (so called Q-factor) might also have some effect how you hold feet. Might be better to unscrew the pedals (mark the distance first on the floor), then clip in, and try to stand on the marks with the shoe+pedal assembly. This might help to adjust the rotation as well, although I don't know how to unclip the shoe without messing up the adjustment. Maybe release it somehow by poking into the right point in the pedal with a screwdriver.

[@ehcsk]

Excellent explanation and video! Thank you so much

[@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?

[@mkvd.6966]

Sorry for bringing up an old topic, but did you manage to solve your problem? What shoes were you using? I’m experiencing the exact same issue right now and wondering if the shoes might be too big.

[@stevenbarnes148]

I could hear your torque wrench click. What value should it be set at? The standard setting for a 4mm hex bolt is 18nm, but that feels extreme.

[@gibbons7047]

no doubt, critical info for the video! SHIMANO’s recommended torque setting of 5-6Nm (43-52 IN LB) for cleats!

[@nonobebert7646]

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

[@jojorice4594]

How do you attach the front wheel?!?!

[@sfef84]

Do you align the tip of the cleat or the screws to the middle of the lines on each side? I always thought it was the screws

[@LittleDudyy]

Yeah, I thought the same...

[@gibbons7047]

SHIMANO’s recommended torque setting of 5-6Nm (43-52 IN LB) for cleats

[@johnnylazaro152]

Great explanation

[@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

[@biargeamauri]

Amazing video man! Thank you a million.

[@tim4168]

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

[@PAPADPOV]

Great video James!

[@ilker-tm]

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.

[@SurreelDP]

Great video! Very helpful!

[@edgardocapinpin1974]

Thank you for the instructional video

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad to help

[@franciscoperezjuarez1481]

Just got my first clipless pedals with a similar system of cleats. It has too much float making it hard to unclip on emergency situations. Is it a way to reduce float or do i just need to practice more and more?

[@pauljbird]

Great explanation!

[@paulispaul1974]

Wouldn't it be better for you to place both straight to correct the posture of your leg and pedal more efficiently?

[@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?

[@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.

[@PMP5240-e3i]

Nice concise video!

[@djrisk]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@bankoledada]

i have just got some shinamo pedals and a cleat and struggling with unclipping at the moment. I guess i will need something softer for my rides. Can you advise? Nice video by the way - really helpful.

[@AZ_HikerBiker]

@bankole dada Loosen the adjustment screws on the pedals just a bit. Personally, due to riding pretty rough trails I run mine as loose as possible so I don't even have to think "twist out the heel to unclip" as it has now become an unconscious act. Great video BTW... wish I found it first. I tried watching a number of others which took forever to get to the point.

[@CarlosSoto-re2oj]

@bankole dada try using shimano sh-56 cleats. Easier to unclip

[@kevinkeyes8221]

My left and right feet rest toes out heel in. Should the tip of the cleat point toward the big toe or little toe for each shoe? It's a little hard for me to tell which way the cleat tip should point from the video.

[@gabiold]

Big toe. The cleats should be straight when you put the shoe on.

[@rdkuless]

Grease..? i did that, and as i was riding the cleat loosened and fell off, Lost it in the gutta.. I now use blue locktite to keep from loosing expensive cleats..

[@chuyandbugga]

Good tips, thanks!

[@smelbo]

What kind of type of screwdriver do you have?

[@lizzypicardi]

Great video, liked and subbed

[@GlowieLowie]

Whats the brand of your shoe. I like it. Please send the item code Want to order one thanks