Hi, first post here. I scoured this forum last night for about an hour, but couldn't find anything that answered my question. If I missed over something and this is a common topic, I sincerely apologise.
Anyways, I'm looking to put some clipless pedals on my 2004 Fuji League, and I would like to put them on myself. I guess I want to know how exactly would I want to angle the pedal so that I don't mess up my knees and so that I ride more efficiently. Is there a range of angles from the horizontal that work the best, or is it more of an eyeball job? Also, does it vary with the type of pedal/cleat combo, or is there a universal standard?
I'm not sure what you mean by angle from horizontal. You'll probably have to move your saddle down some as the stack height on clipless/shoe combinations is usually less than on regular platforms. Adjust for whatever amount of knee extension you were comfortable with before. As for cleat position on the shoes, start with your feet parallel and the balls over the pedal spindles. Put some miles in and fine tune the position from there.
I meant if there was any sort of optimal angle your toes should be pointing, but your reply answered all of my questions, I think.
Thanks. 🙂
[font=Comic Sans MS]Yep! There is a personal setting,Being toe in, toe out and the position of the cleat on the shoe forward and back.[/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS]What i did was had some one hold my bike and then positioned my shoes on the pedals, no clips on the shoes, then tried to remember that position.[/font]
[font=Comic Sans MS]After fixing the cleats it took a couple of rides to feel the best setting,[/font]
[font='Times New Roman'][font=Comic Sans MS]Oddly my right foot setting is pretty straight but my left foot likes to be set slightly toe in. I also prefer my cleats as far forward as i can set them.[/font][/font]
You want the center of the ball of your foot over the pedal spindle. Install the cleats to your shoes loosely, just shy of the cleat teeth digging in to the sole where you can move it around a little. Experiment and adjust your cleat position on the pedal, one foot at a time until you find your ideal position for that particular foot. Have a friend mark the cleat at three points next to the sole. (ie;..both sides of the cleat and at the front) with a magic marker. Repeat with the other side. When you get off your bike you can re-align the cleats with the marks and tighten down the screws. Works for me.
Certain cleats give you [font=Arial]lateral movement, yellow cleats for Shimano pedal. For Look black and red cleats give different amount of lateral movement. That is, if you are talking about road pedals. 🙄 [/font]
