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Shimano SPD-SL

I have been using these Shimano SPD-SL for quite a while now and I like them. Only downside is that they wear out quite quickly when walking so take that into consideration when you buy them. You can buy rubber shoes for that so you won't be bothered so much.

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Everything OK as usual

Meets expectations.

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Good product, does what it is meant for. This is my first road bike experience and after a long stretch of cycling, it is still difficult to get your shoes off the pedals(tired legs) also practice this a few times when you are new to cycling....

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Fixing using the explanation video is quite easy with the good practical tips.

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Easy to fit, clicking in and out is smooth. Use a torque wrench to fit them, 4nm is about right. With care you should get about a year of use.

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Good quality and fast delivery! Bit unfortunate that it is shipped in a big box instead of letterbox package.

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Product looks like in the picture!

I have been using these plates for years and am very well satisfied with them.

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Easy and good assembly with supplied bolts and plates. Good quality and longevity with normal use.

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Ultimately the best value for money at Mantel.

just fine

Good cleats for Shimano pedals. The colored part (red in my case) breaks off very quickly, which fortunately does not affect the engagement itself.

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But very fast delivery as sltijd at mantel

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Easy to put on your shoe.

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Very satisfied with the product.

The cleats are very simple to install once you know how to adjust them. Furthermore, the click system is also solid and easy to use. Wear does go pretty hard if you have to click in and out a lot.

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Expensive but solid

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Easy to install.

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Been cycling with them for years and like them very much!

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Still satisfied with the model

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Fine plates with sufficient clearance

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Works fine in use. Does wear out quickly, but that is with almost all cleats

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To double the lifespan; switch to another shoe halfway through. Because you click off with your preferred leg much more often, that plate on one side wears out faster. By switching, I do about 8000-9000 km with a set.

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Good cleats

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easy to assemble

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Just the standard cleats from shimano. Always good. do wear out quickly, but that will have to do with retaining your pedals.

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Works fine

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Works as it should with the correct clearance.

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Fitted my first click shoes with these plates. A little play on the pedals is wonderful. Especially for beginning cyclists. Slack is also the disadvantage when climbing hard, a bit of swabbing when you put a lot of power on while standing. Lasts well, little wear, had expected more.

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Twee jaar mee gereden. Weer dezelfde gekocht omdat ze goed bevallen. Nu wel volledig op.

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The blocks work just fine, but wear out quickly when you have to walk on them.

Tjsah, what to say about this. Without pictures, no race miles.

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Good spd-sl pedals for under sidi ergo3 shoe in combi with Shimano dura-ace pedal set. Deliberately opted for a bit more freedom of movement considering recreational rider, but still want to be firm on the pedals.

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Commonly used, so easy to jump on your buddies' bikes without a pedal change.

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These cleats are easy to fit and satisfy in use. Wear out in use, replace after about 1 year

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I have been riding with the yellow SPD-SL plates for a while now. Are very comfortable, which I find pleasant, especially for longer rides. I also found them at mantle at the best price, and delivered quickly. As a last minute decision maker, that is definitely a big advantage.

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Fairly pricey for a simple tool but even though the yellow parts wear out fairly quickly, the plates still last quite a long time

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Great material.

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Stay firmly in the pedal, just enough slack to react during a normally turbulent junior race.

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Fits seamlessly on road bike shoes and easy to fit. Have done several rides with it now.

Not only did Mantel send the order quickly, but I was able to easily install the Shimano cleats myself!

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After riding Speedplay pedals for several years I switched to Shimano. Adjustment takes some getting used to (listens more closely than the Speedplay) but once properly placed it is top notch. I prefer using the red plates over the yellow ones (too much play), easy to get on and off.

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Just right, slack makes adjustment easier which means less risk of complaints.

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Great product. You still have quite a lot of slack to move your feet.

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Compared to yellow Shimano SPD-SL plate more stability. Unclipping the shoes is also totally fine!

amazing cleats, less movement than yellow which I prefer

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Good cleats with decent rubberised grip pads. However, like all plastic cleats they are way over priced.

good product

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Clip in and out very nicely when new, but wear quite quickly if walked on for any distance