Modifying shoes for Speedplay?
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It annoys me that my “aero” cleats stick out so far, I know it won’t make a difference to the actual aero but it looks rubbish and I’m bored. Has anyone ever modified a carbon sole to directly mount the cleat to the shoe like a proper Speedplay compatible shoe?
It should be easy but......
It should be easy but......
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It cannot be easily done as the sole is arched and the speedplay cleat is flat. Shoes that are directly compatible with speedplay have a flat part in the sole.
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there's an add-on bit you can get that fits around the 3-hole adaptor to fill the gap...
https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?pa ... =5&minor=6
i never bothered as i need a cleat shim on one foot plus wedges, so i'd still end up with gaps, but if you've no shims/wedges they should fit fine
https://www.excelsports.com/main.asp?pa ... =5&minor=6
i never bothered as i need a cleat shim on one foot plus wedges, so i'd still end up with gaps, but if you've no shims/wedges they should fit fine
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Never seen those add-on adaptors before, cheers for that!
Last edited by Monkeyfudger on Sat May 12, 2018 9:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I always wondered what the difference was.Frankie - B wrote: ↑Sat May 12, 2018 8:03 amIt cannot be easily done as the sole is arched and the speedplay cleat is flat. Shoes that are directly compatible with speedplay have a flat part in the sole.
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2016 Rca: 11.07lbs/5.048kg.
2015 Rca. 11.15 lbs(w/Roval CLX 32's)
2015 Rca/NOS(sold).
2018 S-Works SL6 Ultralight 12.03lbs(w/Roval CLX 50's)
I've modified soles to mount speedplay cleats further rearward, but used their aluminum 3-hole baseplate adaptor. The process is similar to what you are asking, as the adaptor is flat, and I had to drill out the shoe for the 3 hole pattern and then build up the sole such that it had a relatively flat surface. I considered skipping the adaptor altogheter and just doing a direct 4 hole mount, but went this route as it allowed more for/aft adjustability. Might do a direct mount next time around though.Monkeyfudger wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 9:36 pmIt annoys me that my “aero” cleats stick out so far, I know it won’t make a difference to the actual aero but it looks rubbish and I’m bored. Has anyone ever modified a carbon sole to directly mount the cleat to the shoe like a proper Speedplay compatible shoe?
It should be easy but......
Basically, it could be done, but would require a high comfort level with a dremel, drill, and some sort of expoxy or heat moldable plastic to create the flat platform on the sole. I prefer the heat mold stuff as you can more easily rework it if you dont nail the alignment the first time around.
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