Cleat positioning on shoes

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Mkay, so I've gone clipeless this weekend past and have had my fair share of falls already - tar is the worst.

 

Now, I mounted my cleats towards the toe of my shoes. Does this make it hard to dismount? Should I rather move it more towards the heel of my shoe?

 

[Red Zone]

Normal position is under the ball of your foot, but do what is comfortable for you, its more about power and comfort than unclipping, if you struggle to unclip undo the spring tension so it is easier to get out, as you get used to unclipping you can increase the tension

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Thanks FF - must set the spring tension as its rather stiff. Got them set under the ball. Must say that clipless is way better for me. Less tiring on my feet.

[Cassie]

The optimal setup includes cleats that fit in order for the ball of the foot to be directly above the line that can be drawn along the axis of the pedal....hope it makes sense?

 

Try to imagaine a line running from the axis of the pedat and this line should be under the ball of your foor (there where the knop of your foot is...)

 

This according to biokeneticist (sp?) that fitted me for my bike....

[Red Zone]

Dont forget to toe in or toe out if you normally ride like this otherwise you can realy bugger up your knees.

[zerocool]

Uhm, I have to differ with the ball of the foot over the pedal axle.. ride a little more backwards with the cleat 4-5mm behind and feel the difference! PM me if you need help.

 

[Matchstix]

what I do when I set the toe in out of the cleat.

stand flat on the ground, dtand with your feet apart the same width that they would be while cycling

walk on the spot a couple of steps. .  look down this should be the angle that your feet should be in the pedals when clipped in.