Clinton - theCOW Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Hi Clinton, Out of Interest, do you use the std cleat or "easy" cleat with your S-works. I picked up my S-Works (2013) this morning and need to go do the setup tonight. Thanks. I'm using the Std cleats - no shims, Easy's weren't available right at the release. I've yet to replace the cleats. FYI - i've installed new "under foot grip pads/pieces" (all the replaceable rubbers) on the underside of my S-Works shoes (in Feb) so they at the original spec & still never moved/lifted the cleats, no issues.
BIERSTEKER Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 I'm using the Std cleats - no shims, Easy's weren't available right at the release. I've yet to replace the cleats. FYI - i've installed new "under foot grip pads/pieces" (all the replaceable rubbers) on the underside of my S-Works shoes (in Feb) so they at the original spec & still never moved/lifted the cleats, no issues. Thanks!!
Jacques Viljoen Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Any idea which is the correct spacer to use on the Spez Sworks MTB shoes. Tried the 0.5 and my foot would unclip on tech sections. Tried the 1.0 and there is too much float i end up trying to grip with my toes. Great pedals! I use them with 2013 S works shoes. Mr Look suggested I use one thin red shim (not sure what thickness they are) under cleat just so that cleat grips better on the carbon. I have never had my foot un clip when I did not want it too. And never had any problem unclipping when I needed too. I just bought my wife a set and it is her first time ever using clip in pedals and she has no problem with them. She uses them with women's Tahoe shoes and no shims.
Ramrod Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 yeah my wife has them too and no issues. I just have a problem when i use the red shim 0.5 that i clip out otherwise they are great.
mtbDobby Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I like the pedals but unfortunately if you hit a rock they break as opposed to the higher end egg beaters/shimano pedals
Jacques Viljoen Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 yeah my wife has them too and no issues. I just have a problem when i use the red shim 0.5 that i clip out otherwise they are great. Could it be that your foot/cleat is not setup neutral.... I'm not sure but maybe need some adjustment
Ramrod Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Could it be that your foot/cleat is not setup neutral.... I'm not sure but maybe need some adjustmentCould well be! interesting point as it was only the right hand cleat that was popping out.
Mr LOOK Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 I'm using S-Works 2013 shoes, 0 Shims, i push firmly @ times to get in but i like it tight No accidental unclips even in harsh technical sections or pulling up during climbs. I've still managed to unclip no issues in emergency situations when the need arises.Most guys using S Works shoes only use the red gripper...it's actually not a shim...it's just there to help your cleat grip on a carbon sole. Your studs on your shoes will then have propper contact with the pedal platform.
Mr LOOK Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Here's a list of a few of our top riders using S Track pedals: Conrad Stoltz Xterra World Champ @ConradStoltzDan Hugo Top Xterra athlete @dghugoTheo Blignaut Top Xterra athlete @TheoBlignautStuart Marais Top Xterra athlete @stuartmaraisRichard Murray Top Triathlete @RD_murrayNico Pfitzenmaier World Champion Vet @NicoZen4 Max Knox Top Mountain biker @MaxKnoxcyclingRenay Groustra Top Mountain biker @renaygroustraMatthys Beukes Team Scott @MatthysBeukesPhilip Buys Team Scott @philbuysJames Reid Top Mountain biker @james_reid01Nico Bell Team RECM @nicobellsracingErik Kleinhans Team RECM @erikkleinhansAriane Kleinhans Team RECM @ArianeKleinhans Cherise Stander Team RECM @taylorchick1Lourens Luus Team RECM @lourensluusCharles Keey Team Cannondale Blend @CharlesKeeyDarren Lill Team Cannondale Blend @DarrenLill Waylon Woolcock Team Cannondale Blend @WaylonWoolcockHanco Kachelhoffer Top Mountain biker @kachelhofferLouis Knipe Top Mountain biker @LBKnipeLise Olivier Top Mountain biker @LiseOlivierJohann Rabie Top Mountain Biker @rabiejohannGawie Combrinck Top Mountain Biker @GawiecombrinckGert Heyns Top Mountain Biker @GertHeynsTimo Cooper Top Mountain Biker @TimoCooper
Andrew_ew Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Is it possible to buy new deflectors and the "S" metal spring part? Great pedals.
leaboy Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 How really hard are the standard cleats(DSC Comp) to clipping in and out?Should I go buy the DSC Easy's off the bat?
Mr LOOK Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Is it possible to buy new deflectors and the "S" metal spring part? Great pedals.Yes...you can buy deflectors...composite..alu...or carbon...and you can buy the steel springs as well.
Mr LOOK Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 How really hard are the standard cleats(DSC Comp) to clipping in and out?Should I go buy the DSC Easy's off the bat?It all depends on what you are used too. The normal cleats suit most guys.
BIERSTEKER Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 How really hard are the standard cleats(DSC Comp) to clipping in and out?Should I go buy the DSC Easy's off the bat? Takes a few times getting used to, but I prefer the S Track to the Shimano SPD setup. Feels MUCH better when pedaling. So, not hard at all once you get into them. My 2 cents.
leaboy Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 It all depends on what you are used too. The normal cleats suit most guys. thanks, whats the recommended retail of the DSC Easy cleats?
johnw Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 When i set up mine I used different spacers until they clipped in snugg...... But i never managed to stop my right foot coming out on tech sections. I tried turning the cleat to different angles. but still had a few unexpected unclips.I'v gone back to Shimano pedals.Ditto. reverted to XTR.
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