Automatic pedal cleats
Our selection of Automatic Cleats brings together road cleats Shimano SPD-SL in yellow, blue, and red, mountain bike cleats Shimano SPD, Look Keo Grip, Delta, and X-Track cleats, Favero zero-degree cleats, and cleat covers, along with our tips on choosing your angular freedom and setting your cleats.
The link between the foot and the pedal.
Two systems
The cleats attach under the shoe and clip into the automatic pedal. On road, three-bolt cleats, Shimano SPD-SL or Look Keo, wide and made of plastic, provide a large surface for support. In MTB, two-bolt cleats, Shimano SPD or Look X-Track, which are compatible with each other, are metal and sit in the sole, allowing you to walk. The cleats Favero equip the power sensor pedals of the brand.
Other parts
The pedalling parts also include:
All the parts are gathered on the pedalling page.
Angular freedom
Angular freedom, or float, is the rotation that the foot can make once clipped in, without unclipping. With Shimano, the colour indicates it: red cleats are fixed, with zero degrees, blue at two degrees, and yellow at six degrees, the most forgiving for the knees. With Look, the Keo cleats come in fixed, intermediate, or nine-degree versions. A moderate float preserves the joints; a fixed cleat maximizes precision.
Installation and replacement
Position the cleat so that the big toe joint is above the pedal axle, and orient it according to the natural angle of the foot. Tighten the screws to the recommended torque and check after the first ride. Road cleats wear down through walking: replace them when unclipping becomes imprecise. Cleat covers protect the cleats while walking.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between the yellow, blue, and red SPD-SL cleats?
The colour indicates the angular freedom: about six degrees for yellow, two degrees for blue, and none for red, which are completely fixed. Yellow, being more forgiving on the knees, are suitable for most cyclists.
Are Look Keo cleats compatible with Shimano pedals?
No, the three-bolt road cleats are not interchangeable between brands: Look Keo clip into Look pedals, and SPD-SL into Shimano pedals. In MTB, however, Shimano SPD cleats and Look X-Track work together.
When should you change your bike cleats?
Replace them as soon as the plastic is worn, when unclipping becomes imprecise, or when your foot moves too much in the pedal. Cleat covers, worn while walking, significantly extend their lifespan.
How to adjust the position of cleats under the shoe?
First, align the pedal axle with the big toe joint, then orient the cleat according to the natural angle of the foot. Next, gradually tighten the screws and fine-tune the adjustment after a few rides.
What cleats should you choose to start with automatic pedals?
A generous angular freedom is reassuring at the beginning: Shimano SPD-SL yellow cleats for road, or two-bolt SPD cleats for MTB, which are easier to release. Practice while stationary, leaning against a wall, before your first ride.
