Shimano Cleat Bolts - Lighter Weight Options?

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MysticRiver
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by MysticRiver

Are there any other options for cleat bolts on SPD-SL systems? The stock bolts/bolt guides are incredibly heavy and this seems like an easy place to shed a few grams...

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Mocs123
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by Mocs123

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but I think these will work for SPD-SL

https://www.wanyifabolt.com/products/wa ... bZEALw_wcB
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caballero
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by caballero

Not sure this is really the place to save weight, especially in a sprint having the bolts snap would be disastrous.

Of course Ti bolts might be a viable option so long as the quality is verified.

harblhat
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by harblhat

Dura Ace 9100 pedals come with lighter bolts, but I honestly don't know how much you'll actually save:

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Dan Gerous
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by Dan Gerous

harblhat wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 2:21 am
Dura Ace 9100 pedals come with lighter bolts, but I honestly don't know how much you'll actually save:
They save a whopping 1.4 grams for the whole set according to the CyclingTips review when the 9100 pedals came out. :mrgreen:

But personally, I'm with caballero, I think there are better/safer places to save what, 5? 10? 15 grams at most with Ti hardware?

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