if anyone knows.
i have spd mtn bike shoes
and my cleats will not lock in on the gym spin class pedals
which appear to be spd compatible on 1 side.
i tried more than 1 bike at the gym
and still my spd cleated shoes would not lock into the spin bike pedals.
what cleat do i need for my shoe
in order to work with spin bike pedals ?
Is there a brand name on the pedal?
I believe the cleats are Shimano road SPD cleats.
At my gym, it is mtb spd. can you confirm with the spin class person or front desk?
The only combo pedals they make….as far as I know are spd/toe strap. You need to go to your LBS and buy some spd cleats…around 10$. The strap also works fine with your bike shoe. You likely have Crank Bros.
Maurice
All the ones I’ve seen at my gym chain are spd compatible. Try using Shimano SM-SH51 SPD type cleats or equivalent. That’s what I have on my MTB Shoes and they fit fine on all the spin bikes I’ve used.
The only combo pedals they make….as far as I know are spd/toe strap. You need to go to your LBS and buy some spd cleats…around 10$. The strap also works fine with your bike shoe. You likely have Crank Bros.
Maurice
They make SPD on one side and classic Looks (non Keo) on the other, with a platform/toe strap piece that locks into the Looks
To the OP, you might havr SH-52 cleats and need SH-51 or vice versa?
i just checked
the cleats in my shoes now are
SM-SH56
i do have a set of SM-SH51 cleats that are still in a package.
this is the bike used at the gym
https://www.freemotionfitness.com/fitness/en/Commercial-Fitness/indoor-cycling/s119-indoor-cycle.
I have a tough time finding shoes because of flipper feet. So rather then trying to match what the gym has I just bring my own spare pair of pedals to change out. Takes about two minutes. And even better because I’m contemplating power tap p1 pedals.
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i do have plenty of sets of spd pedals
Either cleat should work, they just release differently. The 56 will release easier
It appears you have the proper cleat for that spin bike.
The only difference between your cleats is that the 51’s release only to the outside. The 56’s will release by twisting either inside or outside and are generally more friendly for indoor cycling. There’s really no reason one would fit and the other wouldn’t though.
Couple possible things going on with the pedal:
I would hope a gym would have somebody doing regular maintenance on a spin bike that expensive. It’s possible they saw a screw on the pedal (to adjust the release tension) and tightened it all the way because all bolts should be tight, right? If that’s the case, there’s too much tension to even get a cleat in. Bringing your own allen keys and loosening a tension screw in the pedals might be what’s needed. For indoor cycling, I would think (if the specific pedal has a release tension screw) the release tension could/should be on the loose end of the spectrum.
There’s a boatload of dried sweat in it.
It’s a little rusty and doesn’t want to move.
You’re not pushing hard enough.
You could try sneaking in a little lubricant to address #2-4. As the bike won’t be going outside, any old lube should do. Maybe a small bottle of non-aerosol chain lube would be the least obvious thing. Everybody in class already knows you’re a triathlete, so bringing in bike tools and lubricants isn’t going to hurt your street cred any more.
If you see somebody else clipping in successfully, ask them. It’s unlikely you would be the first person to ask them how they got it to work.
i am wondering if an aggressive treaded mtn bike shoe
has too high of a design
and this leaves cleat too recessed for pedal to grab cleat.
the spin class wears road and comfort style cycling shoes with spd cleats
i did bring an allen wrench there and turned the set screw both ways .
only 1 shoe (right) would even bite a little
. but would not stay locked in under normal use
I suppose it’s possible and that it’s just poor design of the pedal. Typically there’s a lot of clearance around the cleat on mt bike shoes.There are cleat shims out there too to push the cleat away from the shoe a bit. One or two of the plastic shims from Crank Bros could be the ticket.
MTB Shoes and cleat compatibility is a common issue… there are a couple solutions.
I’ve got a dedicated pair of ‘gym’ shoes that I use for spin classes ( I use Crank Brothers outside) - For a few years I used a cheap pair of Performance house-brand road shoes and clopped across the floor, but recently my kid outgrew his Pearl Izumi shoes that are like a lightweight hiking shoe and I am using those now. They are a less than perfect cycling shoe (I can feel the flex in the sole) but I like the easy walking sole. I can go over to the weight room for a short session, or simply walk around the gym without slipping.
i got some of these shims today
i will install and see if shoes lock in on the spin bike
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http://www.bikefit.com/c-1-cleat-wedges.aspx