Cheats, What is the different between Fixed or Float?
8 months ago
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Surrey, UK
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Floating cleats will allow 3 degrees of lateral movement of the shoe on the pedal - Fixed is what it says i.e no movement. I have just seen on the Cycling Weekly website there is a new SPD SL with just 1 degree of float HTH
4 months, 1 week ago
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Ware UK
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the yellow ones have 6 degrees of 'float" which means your shoe and cleat combo has 6 degrees of side to side movement on the pedal when clipped in as opposed to the red ones which do not allow for any movement. the float is a little fogiving of poor cleat to shoe adjustment and allows you to change the angle of your legs the red fixed ones need to be finely adjusted to avoid possibility of knee damage but once well adjusted feel more secure and more 'connected' with the bike/pedal. personal preference. i use the float type, have never used the red f'no float' type.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Perth, Western Australia
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i have used the float and felt my foot moved to much for my liking, i changed to the fixed, my feet stay where i like them and i feel my pedaling is more efficient
6 months ago
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Tidworth, Wiltshire SP9, UK
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Fixed (red) do not allow you to twist your foot at all before you start pushing against the release mechanism. Float (yellow) allow a little bit of movement which means that you're less likely to damage your knees by setting the cleats up at the wrong angle.
7 months ago
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Leamington
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Float cleats can twist in a 6 degree arc before they disengage from the pedal, fixed have a much smaller arc. It's a little easier for the novice rider to use floats because of the greater leeway you have in movement. There's also less risk of disengagement if you pedal action isn't exactly right with floats. Also they are a little easier on the knees in terms of stress during riding!
I've also been told, though have no practical experience of it since I've only used floats, that the fixed ones can only be disengaged by twisting your foot towards the bike, while the floats can disengage by twisting in either direction.
I might consider trying fixed but everyone with SPD-SL cleats at the cycle club I'm in uses floats.
8 months ago
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Ashford, Kent
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The yellow version allows the cleat, and hence your foot, 6 degrees of movement once your cleated in. Do NOT use the red version unless you have someone who is an expert in setting cleats up, and even then, ask yourself why you need to restrain your foot quite so tightly. If you get the angle on the red cleats even slightly wrong, you can end up with joint problems, as your forcing them to work at the wrong angle.
8 months ago
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Warwick
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2 years, 8 months ago
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London
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Pedal cleats come as a pair so one purchase will be enough for both shoes
3 years, 5 months ago
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hampshire.uk
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I am currently using toe straps on my bike pedals, I want to move over to cleats. Do I need new pedals as well as new shoes and cleats?
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Unfortunately, the answer is yes: you will need new pedals, shoes and cleats. However, this is highly recommended. You will be surprised how much this will improve your riding. A lot of energy is waisted when your foot is not fixed in position. The good news is, you can do the whole thing relatively cheaply. If you have a look on-line, you can get some entry level Shimano shoes for about $90 (aim for about the 86’s or above) and you can get some pedals for about $40 (I wouldn’t recommend going any lower than Shimano 105). You will find that most websites will send you some free cleats when you buy the pedals, if not, you will need to spend about $25 and get some SPDSLs. I hope this helps.
10 months ago
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Sydney
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The shoe, the cleat, and the pedal form a single unit that helps you ride faster and further with less fatigue.
When considering a purchase look to find a shoe, cleat, and pedal that are compatible with each other.
1 year ago
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Calgary
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Hello, Yes you will need new pedals as well as shoes to fit these cleats. Most shimano shoes and pedals will fit these such as shimano 105 or ultegra pedals etc.
1 year ago
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Henley Beach
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Yes you will need new pedals. Many types available, suggest looking at Shimano or Look. Shimano very popular and have types for all budgets and uses, MTB, road etc.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Melbourne Australia
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Yes, you will need new pedals that are compatible with the type of cleat that you choose. Budget from around #40 upwards for them. They will screw into the same thread on your crank as your pedals do at the moment.
1 year, 6 months ago
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Warwick
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Yes to change from toe straps to cleats, you need matching shoes, cleats and pedals. These pedals come with cleats supplied. You just need a pair of shoes suited to Shimano SPD cleats.
1 year, 6 months ago
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Wollongong, AUS
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You'll need new pedals, cleats, and shoes.
Pedals are often sold with cleats, but not always, so it's worth checking before you buy.
A pair of cleats typically cost around £13+
1 year, 6 months ago
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 years, 8 months ago
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London
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3 years, 6 months ago
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hampshire.uk
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2 years, 7 months ago
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London
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The floating version (yellow) allow 6 degrees of rotation whilst still being clipped in. The fixed version (red) don't allow any rotation. I would recommend the floating version as there is less chance of putting twist through your knee.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Perth
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Hi....floating cleats allow for a small amount of lateral movement during the pedal stroke so are much kinder on the knee joint.
Definitely recommend if you are new to the world of roadies
1 year, 10 months ago
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Southampton
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Get the floating ones if you are a novice as they have some play in them.
2 years, 1 month ago
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Brisbane
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I seem to remember that floating cleats allow you to disengage from the pedal using more than one movement. When I first tried a fixed cleat I found the only way to disengage was to turn the ankle inwards towards the wheel. I found this very awkwardm and uncomfortable. Floating cleats allow you to disengage turning your ankle outwards as well. Floating cleats are basically more 'forgiving'. And therefore - speaking only for myself - I'd say floating cleats are an easier way in for a beginner.
2 years, 2 months ago
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A floating cleat means there is some movement between the pedal and shoe. With fixed cleats there is no movement. If you are a beginner I would definitely go for a floating cleat as they are much easier on your knees. Once you are used to the feeling of riding in cleats you may then want to get a good bike shop to set you up with fixed cleats - If you used fixed you need to get it right as they can lock your feet into the wrong position which could cause discomfort if done incorrectly.
2 years, 7 months ago
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Brighton
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Floating cleats allows 6 degrees of shoes lateral movement, which is more comfortable on cycling. I am a beginner and I bought the floating cleats ( yellow ), which is very suitable for me.
I hope this can help you !
Happy cycling !
2 years, 7 months ago
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Hong Kong
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As someone who has always ridden with MTB shimano cleats, should I go for SM-SH10 or SM-SH11 cleats for my new roadie?
3 years, 6 months ago
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Sydney
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I moved from Shimano MTB to Shimano road pedals, and found the yellow-tipped cleats (with float) give a very similar range of movement to the MTB pedals.
2 years, 8 months ago
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London
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I wouldn't say that the SH10 (red) is more suitable for those with a specific medical need, but rather for those who are looking to maximize their performance. However, you will need to spend time to get the cleat placement exactly right otherwise you would risk knee damage.
Most people are fine with the SM-SH11 (yellow) cleats.
3 years, 5 months ago
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Your better off to go with a little float in your pedals/ cleats - unless you have a specific medical need.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Brisbane, Australia
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Personally I'd go for the SH11 (yellow) as the float is potentially kinder on the joints and muscles than the SH10 (red) with no float. If everything is aligned perfectly, your pedalling action is spot on and you want ultimate performance the red may be best but otherwise choose yellow and be kind to your body. Good luck whichever you choose.
3 years, 6 months ago
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Warwick
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3 years, 1 month ago
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Bellarine Peninsula, Australia
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Yes. For extra comfort and versatility use the yellow ones
2 years, 8 months ago
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Four Marks, Hampshire
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Yes, these are the right ones to use with your pedals.
3 years, 1 month ago
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South Coast
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2 years, 6 months ago
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Yes, I use these cleats with my Dura Ace 7800 series and 7900 series pedals.
1 year, 7 months ago
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Brisbane, Qld
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Yes, no question about it.
1 year, 7 months ago
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Yes, I have Dura Ace pedals and they fit fine.
1 year, 10 months ago
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Southampton
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Yes. These are the no float version
2 years, 2 months ago
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Canberra, Australia
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Yes, SPD SL cleats are suitable for the 7810 pedals. Bling bling nice pedals!!
2 years, 6 months ago
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Reading
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yes these cleats are compatible with the 7810 pedals.
2 years, 6 months ago
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Hampshire
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3 years, 3 months ago
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2 years, 2 months ago
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Canberra, Australia
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3 years, 3 months ago
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hampshire.uk
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8 months ago
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Saxmundham
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All SPD-SL shoes etc will fit SPD-SL pedals.
That's the design spec for compatibility :)
4 months, 1 week ago
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Lincolnshire, UK
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Yes I have them on my RO87's :)
4 months, 1 week ago
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Ware UK
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Can't see why not. I have an old pair of R098 SPD SL shoes and with the yellow version they fit just fine.
5 months, 1 week ago
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Melbourne VIC, Australia
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yes they fit spd sl road bike shoes and pedals
5 months, 3 weeks ago
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Perth, Western Australia
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I can say yes, because that is the shoe have and the cleats i use.
6 months ago
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Tidworth, Wiltshire SP9, UK
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I have just checked these shoes out on a web page showing the sole, and it has the drillings for these cleats, along with the slots for the off road cleats should you wish to use these as an alternative.
7 months ago
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London
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I would assume so if they are "SPD-SL". They have a 3 bolt fitting.
7 months ago
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Leamington
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