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RRP 23.37
17.23
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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
- Come in multiple versions, so every rider can choose their favourite amount of float.
- Clipping in and out of your pedal is easier and more comfortable with new cleats.
- Each colour has its own degree of float: Red: 0 degrees, Blue: 2 degrees, Yellow: 6 degrees.
- Yellow is for anyone starting out in cycling or not 100% sure of their cycling position.
- Blue and Red can be used by cyclists who have done a bikefit, and these cleats can be used competitively.
- As cleats are prone to wear, they'll need to be replaced every now and then.
- Please note: These cleats can't be used as a replacement for 2-bolt Shimano SPD mountain bike cleats.
Specifications
Specifications
| Brand | Shimano | |
| Cleat Type | Shimano SPD-SL | |
| Disciplin | Road riding |
With these Shimano SPD-SL cleats for road bike pedals, you'll be securely fastened to your pedal and will easily clip in and out. These SPD-SL cleats are available in three variants: yellow, blue and red. These each allow for a different degree of float.
Yellow Cleats
Yellow cleats have the highest degree of float. These are the standard cleats that come with most Shimano road bike pedals. These cleats have 6 degrees of float, which gives you a lot of freedom of movement when cycling. The advantage of these cleats is that you can ride in comfort, and the chance of discomfort in your knees or other body parts is lower. The disadvantage is that you lose pedalling energy because of the movement of your foot.
This cleat is used by many groups of road cyclists, ranging from recreational to professional. However, a lot of avid cyclists opt for a cleat with less float.
Blue Cleats
These blue cleats have 2 degrees of float, which is less than the yellow cleats. This means that the foot's freedom of movement is reduced when clipped into the pedal, resulting in less energy loss during cycling. The disadvantage of decreased float is that it's more difficult to find an ideal foot position while cycling, which increases the risk of knee problems. To avoid this, the cleat must be adjusted with greater precision.
Red Cleats
Shimano's red cleats have no float at all. This means that the foot has no freedom of movement while you're cycling, which means that almost all energy benefits the pedalling movement. This allows you to ride faster and have more control when using this pedal, which is why these cleats are often used by competitive cyclists. The disadvantage of these cleats is that they have to be finetuned very precisely. If the cleats are not properly adjusted, there's a greatly increased risk of knee complaints or problems with other body parts.
Yellow Cleats
Yellow cleats have the highest degree of float. These are the standard cleats that come with most Shimano road bike pedals. These cleats have 6 degrees of float, which gives you a lot of freedom of movement when cycling. The advantage of these cleats is that you can ride in comfort, and the chance of discomfort in your knees or other body parts is lower. The disadvantage is that you lose pedalling energy because of the movement of your foot.
This cleat is used by many groups of road cyclists, ranging from recreational to professional. However, a lot of avid cyclists opt for a cleat with less float.
Blue Cleats
These blue cleats have 2 degrees of float, which is less than the yellow cleats. This means that the foot's freedom of movement is reduced when clipped into the pedal, resulting in less energy loss during cycling. The disadvantage of decreased float is that it's more difficult to find an ideal foot position while cycling, which increases the risk of knee problems. To avoid this, the cleat must be adjusted with greater precision.
Red Cleats
Shimano's red cleats have no float at all. This means that the foot has no freedom of movement while you're cycling, which means that almost all energy benefits the pedalling movement. This allows you to ride faster and have more control when using this pedal, which is why these cleats are often used by competitive cyclists. The disadvantage of these cleats is that they have to be finetuned very precisely. If the cleats are not properly adjusted, there's a greatly increased risk of knee complaints or problems with other body parts.
• Red: 0 degrees of float
• Blue: 2 degrees of float
• Yellow: 6 degrees of float
• Bolt length: 8 mm
The cleats come as a pair. They come with mounting hardware, 6 screws and 6 rings. Remember to use assembly paste on the screws, so they can easily be removed again later.
• Blue: 2 degrees of float
• Yellow: 6 degrees of float
• Bolt length: 8 mm
The cleats come as a pair. They come with mounting hardware, 6 screws and 6 rings. Remember to use assembly paste on the screws, so they can easily be removed again later.
• Set of 2 Shimano SPD-SL cleats
• Mounting kit
• Mounting kit
Reviews
Reviews
Average from 1018 reviews
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Most recent reviews
5 / 5
Top cleats
- David 11 May 2026
I was already riding with spd sl and just bought them again because they are just good
Pros & Cons
Easy entry and exit
Freedom of movement
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Top product
- Johan 8 May 2026
Easy to clip in and mount
Pros & Cons
Excellent for the price
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Great
- Roy 30 March 2026
It fully meets my expectations.
Pros & Cons
Easy to assemble
Good price
Good quality
No
Automatic translation
4 / 5
Great product
- Sijmen 30 March 2026
Difficult to determine the position on the shoe. An instruction manual would be helpful.
Pros & Cons
Easy to fasten
Fit well on shoe
Difficult to align
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Really good value for money!
- Wannes 18 February 2026
The Shimano SPD-SL plates are really worth their money. They may be just slightly more expensive than the aftermarket variants but clearly last much longer and fit as expected. Finally, the delivery was quick and hassle-free!
Pros & Cons
Easy to assemble
Fast delivery
No
Automatic translation
5
Wannes, 18 February 2026
Really good value for money!
The Shimano SPD-SL plates are really worth their money. They may be just slightly more expensive than the aftermarket variants but clearly last much longer and fit as expected. Finally, the delivery was quick and hassle-free!
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