Finally got myself a pair of Garmin Vector pedals yesterday! As a long time Shimano SPD user, I didnt really think too much of the change to the Exustar/Look Keo cleat system, and to be honest the "feel" is very similar.
One thing I didn't think about it all, is the change in stack height. Unless im wrong, the standard way of thinking is that Keo cleats have a bit more stack than SPD right? From a few different sources I see:
- Shimano Ultegra SL SPD having a stack of 14.7mm
- Look Keo having a stack of 17.1mm
Is this accurate data? If so I guess saddle up 2.4mm? Looking at the cleats visually, it does look like the red cleat with the vector's is 2-3mm chunkier.
The other assumption I have is that the red cleats that come with the Vector are the same as Look Keo cleats, in terms of stack?
Just looking for more data to confirm it I guess.
Shimano SPD to Garmin Vector - stack height differences
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what if you put a left side garmin and a right side shimano next to each other on a flat surface, axles facing each other ?
it is to be expected that the garmin will be higher
the measured difference will be the increase in saddle height
it is to be expected that the garmin will be higher
the measured difference will be the increase in saddle height
Rick wrote:I don't think those are Look Keos
Sorry Rick, I know the pedals are Exustar's, I was talking about the cleats being Keo's (or very very similar).
GT56 wrote:what if you put a left side garmin and a right side shimano next to each other on a flat surface, axles facing each other ?
it is to be expected that the garmin will be higher
the measured difference will be the increase in saddle height
Good point, didnt think of that. Will find out!