I know I should have my cleats as far back as possible, but do I move the insert for the screws back as well? Or leave them in the top position and just move the cleat back. Thank you
by Phil_Meinup
I know I should have my cleats as far back as possible, but do I move the insert for the screws back as well? Or leave them in the top position and just move the cleat back. Thank you
by Phil_Meinup
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The insert moves with your cleats. Just push the cleats as far back and towards the arch of the shoe as possible
Why should your cleats be all the way back? That makes absolutely zero sense. You’re probably feeling pain because your cleats are incorrectly positioned along with other bike-fit issues.
Which cleat type are you going to use? And who says that cleats should be as far back as possible?
The inserts will move once you start the screws in them.
But in my experience, placing the cleats centered under the ball of the foot makes hitting the pedal and getting it engaged the first time, without looking, easier.
Cleats ALL the way back!?!?!? That seems like a poor choice. When I set up customers with cleats for the first time, I try to get them to the most central location. Too far forward and you feel like you’re pedaling with your toes; too far back and you’ll feel like you’re pedaling from the middle of your foot. Both of those can cause various types of pain. Your cleat should be centered under the ball of your foot for optimal power-transfer as well as muscular comfort. Best way to find this is to put the cranks parallel with the ground, and drop a plumb bob off the front of your knee. The plumb bob string should align with the center of the pedal axle. If it doesn’t, adjust the cleats. Seat position could also affect this so set your seat to the center-most location on the rails.