I think they are all the same size so that they clip exactly into the pedal. You could try others I guess, Shimano do two the SH51 and multi release SH56, Wellgo offer SPD pedals and cleats too. You might need compatible pedals. Otherwise is it Egg beaters or Speedplay which are two Bolt?Hi there, i wonder if anyone has come across longer SPD cleats? The holes on my SIDI shoes are drilled too low on the sole, so even when the cleat is put in its furthest position, it still doesn't line up with my feet & peddle properly. Thanks
Mechanically, the further back (within reason) you have the cleats fitted, the better. So look at this another way. Why do you think the cleats sit "too far back"?the cleat sits too far back on the foot, even when it is at the maximum forward position.
Lengthening the slots is unlikely to help, as the plate the cleats screw into will only move so far, which is why it has two pairs of screw holes.
Note to the OP:
If you use road SPD (i.e. SPD-R, or SPD-SL), you have to say so, otherwise everyone will assume you are using recessed cleat mountain bike SPD, as is the case with the replies above.
Mechanically, the further back (within reason) you have the cleats fitted, the better. So look at this another way. Why do you think the cleats sit "too far back"?
Have a read of Steve Hogg's article: Power-to-the-pedal-cleat-position and realise that you're actually in a 'good place'.
I have my cleats (on all my shoes and boots) as far back as they will go.
Have you read the article? Does depend on the type of cycling you're doing (in these shoes) which in your case varies widely, I think.the cleats need to be on the ball of ones feet and the knuckle kinda lined up with the crank arm. That's what i was taught all those years ago.
Get used to it and it'll feel fine; better, even, except when you're needing to accelerate out of a corner in a crit, perhaps.it just doesn't feel right compared to my previous shoes.
That used to be the mantra (KOPS), but it is now a possible starting point, only. Read the article. Can you think of a few other things that have changed since you were taught them 'all those years ago'?the cleats need to be on the ball of ones feet and the knuckle kinda lined up with the crank arm. That's what i was taught all those years ago.
There has been no mention of 'pain' so far in this thread / your posts. Have you got knee pain now? I'm suggesting you just need to get used to the new (to you) position of your foot vis a vis the pedal. I'm not suggesting you (or anyone) gets used to pain, of the non-exertional kind.ol at "get use to knee pain" yeah right, great idea!