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

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  • 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
    @lfzguud 3 роки тому +148

    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
      @username8171 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @Fonkemman Місяць тому

      I am just happy to see the word "succinct"

  • @mortifyd4805
    @mortifyd4805 Рік тому +14

    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
    @gabrielperdomo1949 2 роки тому +33

    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
    @The80shilling Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @johngannon1
    @johngannon1 3 роки тому +22

    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.

  • @DrRusty5
    @DrRusty5 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @cindyharney6779
    @cindyharney6779 7 місяців тому

    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!

  • @oxananutes3076
    @oxananutes3076 4 місяці тому

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

  • @Lonewolf70-
    @Lonewolf70- 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @melwilliamson5563
    @melwilliamson5563 2 роки тому +1

    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!!

  • @ericshirey1320
    @ericshirey1320 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @TheBoxFort759
    @TheBoxFort759 3 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @urmommgoes2college
    @urmommgoes2college 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @thibod07
    @thibod07 10 місяців тому

    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!

  • @amberbenton7658
    @amberbenton7658 2 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @caleb4752
    @caleb4752 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @davidmeyr4558
    @davidmeyr4558 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @jonny77allison
    @jonny77allison Рік тому

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

  • @juxtapoz82
    @juxtapoz82 11 місяців тому

    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👍

  • @edwardhuddleston1548
    @edwardhuddleston1548 Рік тому

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

  • @Gamebit450
    @Gamebit450 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @SJ.8103
    @SJ.8103 11 місяців тому

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

  • @paolaracheljean-pierre8842
    @paolaracheljean-pierre8842 2 роки тому

    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

  • @DNimma
    @DNimma 3 місяці тому

    Thanks so much! Your explanation actually makes this fun.

  • @brookefore4618
    @brookefore4618 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @carolinebettez
    @carolinebettez Рік тому

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

  • @TheZalaran
    @TheZalaran Рік тому

    Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.

  • @rayharvey1339
    @rayharvey1339 5 місяців тому

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

  • @RodPagador
    @RodPagador 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @davidtimbro3677
    @davidtimbro3677 6 місяців тому

    Your method worked like a charm. Thanks!

  • @Simte
    @Simte 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @MikeWick718
    @MikeWick718 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @樋田淳也-p8n
    @樋田淳也-p8n 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @jamiesatcher4292
    @jamiesatcher4292 2 роки тому

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

  • @colinbrander3402
    @colinbrander3402 3 роки тому

    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
    @muddyfunker3014 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @michaelhoare5291
    @michaelhoare5291 9 місяців тому

    Superb "how-to". Many thanks.

  • @chrisby777
    @chrisby777 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @ericleszkowicz898
    @ericleszkowicz898 2 роки тому

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

  • @erics6177
    @erics6177 Рік тому

    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

  • @mikemoore5168
    @mikemoore5168 2 роки тому

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

  • @battistaverardi1240
    @battistaverardi1240 3 роки тому

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

  • @lauramelgarfitness
    @lauramelgarfitness 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @kapilajayawardana6883
    @kapilajayawardana6883 Рік тому

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

  • @TheManic.5-OH
    @TheManic.5-OH 2 місяці тому

    Dang, finally an American cycling video 👏🏽😅

  • @carlomariamosco
    @carlomariamosco 7 місяців тому

    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)

  • @jtundermann
    @jtundermann 9 місяців тому

    So succinct and helpful. Thank you.

  • @johnnylazaro152
    @johnnylazaro152 3 місяці тому

    Great explanation

  • @thegrowl2210
    @thegrowl2210 2 роки тому

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

  • @GroomsJk
    @GroomsJk Рік тому

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

  • @kevinkeyes8221
    @kevinkeyes8221 3 роки тому

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

  • @Pw2-p4x
    @Pw2-p4x Місяць тому

    When I purchased my first cleats at the local bike store, they never went through this procedure- just bolted on straight- and my feet are not! Thanks.

  • @italianstallion701
    @italianstallion701 3 роки тому

    Wow that was really really easy to follow

  • @dongoat4232
    @dongoat4232 4 місяці тому

    Amazing tutorial!👍

  • @balasquin
    @balasquin 8 місяців тому

    great explanation my man, thank you

  • @cairebrittobarletta
    @cairebrittobarletta Рік тому

    Amazing explanation! Thanks!

  • @erikahall560
    @erikahall560 Рік тому

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

  • @jonathanstaley3883
    @jonathanstaley3883 Рік тому

    Great idea! Really helps a lot!

  • @ETSUBrown8939
    @ETSUBrown8939 9 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @My911
    @My911 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, very helpful.

  • @PAPADPOV
    @PAPADPOV 4 роки тому +1

    Great video James!

  • @ehcsk
    @ehcsk 3 роки тому

    Excellent explanation and video! Thank you so much

  • @pauljbird
    @pauljbird 2 роки тому

    Great explanation!

  • @m-w-d-d
    @m-w-d-d Рік тому

    Really helpful. Thanks!

  • @biargeamauri
    @biargeamauri 3 роки тому

    Amazing video man! Thank you a million.

  • @rubenvor
    @rubenvor 3 роки тому

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

  • @chuyandbugga
    @chuyandbugga Рік тому

    Good tips, thanks!

  • @billycolquhoun4264
    @billycolquhoun4264 Рік тому

    Legend, thanks man👍

  • @edgardocapinpin1974
    @edgardocapinpin1974 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the instructional video

  • @tfwang5649
    @tfwang5649 2 роки тому

    very helpful! Appreciate

  • @christianhuber4054
    @christianhuber4054 2 роки тому

    Excellent, thanks!

  • @SurreelDP
    @SurreelDP 3 роки тому

    Great video! Very helpful!

  • @christopherwdunn
    @christopherwdunn 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @timliscum2861
    @timliscum2861 3 роки тому

    Nice concise video!

  • @juandavidmunoz2781
    @juandavidmunoz2781 2 роки тому

    Amazing! Thank you!!

  • @justinecura9855
    @justinecura9855 2 роки тому

    That's amazing! Thank you! ❤️

  • @CharlotteCaniac
    @CharlotteCaniac 3 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @RogerDeats1
    @RogerDeats1 Рік тому

    Useful (very), Thanks 😃

  • @gibbons7047
    @gibbons7047 Рік тому

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

  • @eric714
    @eric714 Рік тому

    very helpful.

  • @jan-erikohliw246
    @jan-erikohliw246 2 роки тому

    Thanks! Now i know👍

  • @MiguelAngel1897es
    @MiguelAngel1897es 2 роки тому

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

  • @RuiSilvaPT
    @RuiSilvaPT Рік тому

    Very nice!!

  • @jd5787
    @jd5787 3 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @cripmeister9104
    @cripmeister9104 2 роки тому

    Great video thanks

  • @bumbyahero4866
    @bumbyahero4866 3 роки тому

    Watching. Very helpful

  • @richardianalpuerto2801
    @richardianalpuerto2801 Рік тому

    Thank you so much🙏🙏

  • @willparsons32
    @willparsons32 Місяць тому

    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?

  • @swalstar
    @swalstar 3 роки тому

    Excellent, thank you.

  • @NiCaNaMex
    @NiCaNaMex Рік тому

    EXCELLENT 🚲 🚴🏾‍♀️

  • @markclement3959
    @markclement3959 2 роки тому

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

  • @lizzypicardi
    @lizzypicardi 2 роки тому

    Great video, liked and subbed

  • @DavidWilliams-jp3fo
    @DavidWilliams-jp3fo Рік тому

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

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 Рік тому

    Awesome & Thanks :)

  • @michaelbourne798
    @michaelbourne798 3 роки тому

    Very useful - i was doing it all wrong +++

  • @LarryHopper
    @LarryHopper 2 роки тому

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

  • @ederler1129
    @ederler1129 4 роки тому +2

    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
      @gabiold 2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @paulispaul1974
    @paulispaul1974 11 місяців тому

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

  • @rdkuless
    @rdkuless 5 місяців тому

    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..

  • @richkufske1484
    @richkufske1484 Рік тому

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