Fresh Goods Sunday - Shimano SH11 SPD-SL 6 Degree Road Pedal Cleats

 

Time to fit some new road cleats onto my spare pair of road Sidi shoes. I bought these as a spare pair back last summer from the York Cycle Show. There not much to them and have never changed in design for as long as I can remember. They are easy to fit with three allen head bolts and slotted washers. I always used a load of copper slip grease on the threaded inserts in the shoes and on the new bolt threads. They last me a fair while as I don't do many miles on my road bike now but the killer is walking on tarmac with them. As ever shop around, the going price now seems to be £10.99 and be careful of knock off copies on the likes of ebay etc. 

You may not be aware but Shimano make three different coloured road cleats, they all have the same rrp - 

Yellow 6 degrees of float

Blue 2 degrees of float

Red 0 degrees (Fixed) no float. 

RRP £21.00 and I paid £10 from the York Cycle Show. 

Manufacturers blurb - 

Shimano SM-SH11 SPD-SL Yellow Road Cleats

• SM-SH11 Yellow SPD-SL cleats come stock with most Shimano SPD-SL pedals and are a great choice for the majority of cyclists. They feature a six-degree float range (three degrees in each direction), which allows for free movement and low joint stress while still creating a solid connection between rider and bike.
• Customizable: Seamlessly compatible with Shimano SPD-SL pedals, which allow you to adjust the spring force required to clip in and out of your pedals
• Ease of disengagement: Feature a 13-degree clip-out angle, allowing you to quickly get out of your pedals when the time calls
• Off-bike friendly: Cleat size and shape provide stable walking platform and are less prone to clogging with dirt when off bike
• Built to last: Composite construction combines injection molded main body with grip enhancing TPU tips that are durable and maintain long lasting pedal engagement

For anyone unsure about which cleats to choose, the SM-SH11 are a great starting point. With their large float range and centered pivot point, Shimano’s Yellow SPD-SL cleats allow the toes to point in a wide range of angles and provide more room for error during set-up while still delivering an efficient connection between rider and bike. So if you're new to cycling, experience knee pain, lack flexibility, or simply don’t know where to begin, these cleats are your best bet.

Utilizing composite construction that combines an injection molded main body with grip enhancing TPU tips, the SM-SH11 Yellow cleats deliver long lasting pedal engagement performance. And thanks to the extra grip along with their general size and shape, they provide more stability when you’re off the bike walking around.

Like all Shimano SPD-SL cleats, the SM-SH11 is seamlessly compatible with Shimano SPD-SL pedals, which allow you to adjust the amount of force required to clip in and out of your pedals, providing an unmatched level of customization. The SM-SH11 also feature a 13-degree clip-out angle, meaning you can quickly get out of your pedals when the need arises.

Technical specifications:

• Type: SPD SL cleats
• Float: 6-degrees
• Clip-out angle: 13-degrees
• Colour: Yellow
• Compatibility (pedal): Shimano SPD SL pedals
• Compatibility (shoe): 3-bolt
• Discipline: Road
• Model number: SM-SH11