What are these cleats?

[rodneycc]

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Can someone help identify these. They looks like cleats but might be covers? The part no is shimano sm-sh31. If they are cleats can they be used in place of spd-sl cleats? I doubt it but just asking.

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[Duck!]

They're super old-school cleats used in conjunction with toe clips & straps. They're not compatible with clipless systems such as SPD-SL.

[Mulger bill]

They look to me (but I may be wrong) to predate clipless. Pedals like these...

The rear plate of the pedal should slot into the groove visible near the right edge of the lower unit.

Happy to be told I'm wrong tho'...

EDIT, Beaten by Duck! Again...

[Duck!]

^^ Dem's is the pedals to match.

[Mulger bill]

^^ Dem's is the pedals to match.

I got one right?

[rodneycc]

Thanks guys. Good to know I can safely toss them then.

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[RonK]

Before you toss 'em, see if any of the retro guys want 'em.

I used these, and earlier, leather cleats - before I bought my first clipless pedals in the early 90's.

The clipless were a godsend after using these, but hideously expensive. And every time I see somebody worrying about using clipless I remember how horrible these were and wonder what all the fuss is about.

[CXCommuter]

Before you toss 'em, see if any of the retro guys want 'em.

I used these, and earlier, leather cleats - before I bought my first clipless pedals in the early 90's.

The clipless were a godsend after using these, but hideously expensive. And every time I see somebody worrying about using clipless I remember how horrible these were and wonder what all the fuss is about.

+1,000 000

[westab]

+1 on checking with the retro guys - I still have pedals to match these cleats but as a commuter probably won't use them.

You may wish to check with Big Friendly Vegan on this forum if he has a track cyclist who could use them as some of these guys still may use pedals like this.

[RonK]

And if you happen to be looking to identify pedals and components there is a wealth of information in the Speedplay Pedal Museum

[Duck!]

I reckon Shimano must have a few million of these they're trying to get rid of.... Just about every pair of road shoes comes with these fitted, even though they haven't made pedals to suit them for a long time.

[rodneycc]

Yeah they came with my new shoes thats why I thought they may have just been hole covers to keep the bolts in good nick. But I guess I could offer them up to the retro guys if they really want them?

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[RonK]

I reckon Shimano must have a few million of these they're trying to get rid of.... Just about every pair of road shoes comes with these fitted, even though they haven't made pedals to suit them for a long time.

Really? I never buy Shimano shoes so wouldn't have known. Are they meant to clip on to those test pedals that come with some bikes?

[ldrcycles]

My SIDIs came with a pair of them, I'm really annoyed that I've misplaced them cos I want to try them out .

[gabrielle260]

Don't knock the cleats that are on bike shoes when you buy them! Without them bike shoes are categorised as shoes and attract a higher rate of customs duty. With them they are classed as sporting equipment and get a lower rate.
That's one of the reasons us oldies are paying less for bike shoes than we did 20 yrs ago!
Andrew

[RonK]

Don't knock the cleats that are on bike shoes when you buy them! Without them bike shoes are categorised as shoes and attract a higher rate of customs duty. With them they are classed as sporting equipment and get a lower rate.
That's one of the reasons us oldies are paying less for bike shoes than we did 20 yrs ago!
Andrew

Hmmm, I've never gotten cleats supplied with any cycling shoes I've bought. Ever.

[gabrielle260]

Maybe your retailer takes them off before putting them on the shelf or maybe they were made in Oz.... Sorry - can't really answer that one. All the shoes I've bought retail here in the last 15 yrs have had mock cleats of one type or another.

[il padrone]

Detto Pietros came with the cleats I think.

[rodneycc]

My SIDIs came with a pair of them, I'm really annoyed that I've misplaced them cos I want to try them out .

You can have my set if you want. Pm me your address and I will post them to you free of charge. Then if you find yours you can offer them to the retro guys

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[minhyy]

as you can see clipless is much safer when coming to a stop whereas this cleat locks you in esp when paired with clip+strap - your foot isn't going anywhere

[rodneycc]

Ignore this just trying to get drop box to work for the picture again. Thread is prob done and dusted.


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[Duck!]

I reckon Shimano must have a few million of these they're trying to get rid of.... Just about every pair of road shoes comes with these fitted, even though they haven't made pedals to suit them for a long time.

Really? I never buy Shimano shoes so wouldn't have known. Are they meant to clip on to those test pedals that come with some bikes?

No, they go with the type of pedals Mulger Bill posted earlier.

[rodneycc]

On there way to ldrcycles. Enjoy mate!

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