Subject: RE: Pedal and cleat installation As for setting the cleat position; you can get very close with some help.
1. ) Put the cleats on the shoe, but don't tighten the screws fully. Install them, but leave 1-2 turns open.
2. ) Go to a parking lot or empty area with a friend, your shoes, a helmet and your bike. Also bring a scratch awl, white out or a foil-colored marker (gold or silver )
3. ) Put your shoes on, clip in and spin around the lot. Wiggle your feet around making sure the cleat moves on the shoe. After that, just spin easy and ride 3-5 min.
4. ) When you stop, brake and glide to a stop and grab a light pole, your car or a good hand hold. Don't unclip!!!
5. ) Point your toes down giving your friend access to the shoe bottom. Have your friend mark the cleat position on your shoe with the marking device you brought. Try to outline as much of the cleat as possible.
6. ) Unclip, take the shoe off, slide the cleat to that marked position (after the marks dry ).
You've put your foot in the least stressful spot by accomodating the "natural" foot position you should cycle at.
A pro fitting is better, but this will get you real close. If you have any pain afterwards, get a pro involved. |