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Introduction

This CleatMaster fitting guide shows you how to perform a

cleat fitting service using the CleatMaster line of tools

from VeloBene Bicycle Products.

Once the cyclist has been fit to a bicycle, you can then set

the cleat alignment. If you do not have a fit method

currently in use, please 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-SL and Look KēO.

Thank you for using CleatMaster; Cleat Position Matters!

VBP-DOC-901

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May 2013

Summary of Contents for CleatMaster SPD

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

Page 2: ...ase 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...

Page 3: ...list 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...

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...

Page 5: ...on 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 lb...

Page 6: ...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 cyc...

Page 7: ...aw 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 th...

Page 8: ...e 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 pur...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...hten 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...

Page 11: ...ed 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...

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