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VeloBene Bicycle Products, Inc.

Cleat Fitting Guide

CleatMaster

TM

SPD

CleatMaster

TM

KēO

CleatMaster

TM

SPD-SL

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Summary of Contents for CleatMaster KeO

Page 1: ...VeloBene Bicycle Products Inc Cleat Fitting Guide CleatMasterTM SPD CleatMasterTM KēO CleatMasterTM SPD SL ...

Page 2: ...ease visit the VeloBene web site for a free fitting method guide www velobene com A complete cleat adjustment service performed in concert with a VeloBene fitting service can be performed in 30 minutes by an experienced bicycle fitter This manual shows a pair of Shimano SM SH51 cleats being fit to a cyclist using a dedicated fit cycle and the CleatMaster SPD The steps are the same for Shimano SPD ...

Page 3: ...clist s foot comes out of the CleatMaster When the CleatMaster is used with a fitness bike there is the chance of continued pedal motion by the fitness bike Make sure both you and the cyclist know how to immediately stop both the pedaling action and the momentum of the fitness bicycle in the event that the cyclist s foot becomes disengaged from the CleatMaster while pedaling DO NOT over tighten an...

Page 4: ... options for a cleat fitting platform are A dedicated fit cycle Set resistance level as low as possible Set the fit cycle to match the cyclist s position An indoor studio cycle such as those from Real Ryder Keiser or Schwinn Fitness Set the resistance level to freewheel and adjust the bicycle to the cyclist s standard position The cyclist s personal bicycle in a stationary trainer Make sure that t...

Page 5: ...ion of the seat post clamping mechanism Many carbon fiber race bicycles can be severely damaged if the clamp is over tightened In the picture is a bicycle from Specialized This model specifies 55 in lbs of torque for the seat post The font on the seat collar for the torque specification is quite small This specification changes from bicycle to bicycle and from manufacturer to manufacturer Always v...

Page 6: ...d apply downward force to snap the tool into the right side pedal repeat for the left side Step Three Set up the cyclist s shoes Loosely set cleats into the cyclist s shoes Secure the cleats to the cyclist s shoes by using the hardware and instructions supplied by the shoe pedal manufacturer The procedure is the same for Shimano SPD SPD SL and Look KēO Tighten these bolts 1 8 of a turn beyond fing...

Page 7: ...raw an imaginary line through all five toe joints that make up the ball of the foot and visualize the center of that line It is usually ahead of the small toe and just behind the big toe In the step three pictures the cleats were set for an individual with a normal foot where the joints of the toes form a slight arc from the big toe to the little toe Once you have determined where the center line ...

Page 8: ...be the pedal neutral position In the left figure the alignment rod is over 6 degrees forward In the right figure the rod is over 6 degrees rearward Both of these positions have been exaggerated for purposes of clarity Make appropriate adjustments Grasp the cyclist s shoe firmly in one hand and with the other hand grab the tool handle and pull back push forward to adjust the point of the brass alig...

Page 9: ...g the cyclist s pedal motion make a mental note of the adjustment required Pedal for 1 minute after each adjustment Repeat until the alignment rod is centered while pedaling In the next figure you can see neutral alignment VBP DOC 901 9 May 2013 ...

Page 10: ...ghten the cleat bolts With the cyclist seated on the saddle gently lift their feet out of the pedals one at a time and tighten the cleats Next have the cyclist climb off of the bicycle and remove their shoes Using a torque wrench further tighten the cleat bolts to the manufacturer s specification If the specification can not be found use 51 inch pounds as this is the value specified by Shimano and...

Page 11: ...eed to be reduced until the cyclist is comfortable with the operation of the cleat engagement of their pedal system See the manufacturer s documentation for instructions on adjusting the pedal tension To engage the pedal this works for all systems start with the ball of the foot just slightly behind the pedal axle slide the shoe forward until the front of the cleat engages the pedal then apply dow...

Page 12: ...The Full CleatMaster Line KēO SPD SL SPD VeloBene Bicycle Products Inc 373 Reservoir St Holden MA 01520 www velobene com 508 662 5588 info velobene com ...

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