An acronym for "Shimano Pedaling Dynamics", a design of clipless bicycle pedal created by Shimano, Inc. Both road and mountain variants exist as do numerous "SPD-compatible" designs.
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Is it normal to have some soreness in your knees after cycling with SPD?
I recently got some SPD pedals. Initially, my seat was too high (old pedals added about 3/4th of an inch to height), and at the end of the downstroke, pulled uncomfortably on my knees. After even moderate rides (~5k), it would be painful walking up…
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What is the Optimal Tightness for Learning to Ride with SPD Pedals?
I recently switched the pedals on my road bike over to the SPD clipless system. The pedals I got have an adjustable spring. Tightening the spring increases the force required to twist one's foot out, while loosening it does the opposite.
Initially,…
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SPD pedals too big for cleats?
I have just purchased some SPD pedals (Shimano PD M8020) and 2 bolt SPD shoes with 2 bolt cleats.
Strangely the cleats fit inside the 'teeth' of the SPD pedals but the teeth of the SPD pedals look like they are too wide and don't engage with the…
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Pedal problem, slop, or “float”?
I’ve got SM51 cleats. I’ve learned (here) that I likely replaced SM56s. I’ve got a lot I could learn but I’m not a newbie. I've got about 8,000 miles on these pedals/cleats/shoes. Maybe only 1500 on the new cleats though. I’m feeling like I’m…
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Shimano A520 SPD Touring Pedals cant clip out :-(
got a new set of Shimano A520 SPD Touring Pedals and a pair of
http://www.polaris-apparel.co.uk/product/SPLINTER shoes
i cant clip out once in has anyone had this problem before #amature?
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