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08-02-2004, 06:02 AM

I'm trying to order a pair of cycling sandals that use SPD cleats.

Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with cleats?
The pair on Nashbar state that they don't come with cleats, but the pair at
Performance don't state if they do or not. I'm surprised to find that
cleats cost around $20. I was not expecting that as my LBS gave me a pair
free to go with the shoes I bought from them (or, maybe the cleats were
included in the price, but as it was some time before I actually went
clipless they just gave them to me then).

Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my Shimano
SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?

08-02-2004, 06:11 AM

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:02:55 -0400, Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> I'm trying to order a pair of cycling sandals that use SPD cleats.
>
> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with
> cleats?
> The pair on Nashbar state that they don't come with cleats, but the pair
> at
> Performance don't state if they do or not. I'm surprised to find that
> cleats cost around $20. I was not expecting that as my LBS gave me a
> pair
> free to go with the shoes I bought from them (or, maybe the cleats were
> included in the price, but as it was some time before I actually went
> clipless they just gave them to me then).
>
> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my
> Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?
>
>

SPD cleats have been the same for some while now. So, they should fit.
Cleats are expensive, relatively speaking. The cleats for my peddles cost
$40, and I've had to replace them yearly. Are you really going to cycle a
while in sandals?

--
Bob in CT
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08-02-2004, 06:11 AM

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:02:55 -0400, Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> I'm trying to order a pair of cycling sandals that use SPD cleats.
>
> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with
> cleats?
> The pair on Nashbar state that they don't come with cleats, but the pair
> at
> Performance don't state if they do or not. I'm surprised to find that
> cleats cost around $20. I was not expecting that as my LBS gave me a
> pair
> free to go with the shoes I bought from them (or, maybe the cleats were
> included in the price, but as it was some time before I actually went
> clipless they just gave them to me then).
>
> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my
> Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?
>
>

SPD cleats have been the same for some while now. So, they should fit.
Cleats are expensive, relatively speaking. The cleats for my peddles cost
$40, and I've had to replace them yearly. Are you really going to cycle a
while in sandals?

--
Bob in CT
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08-02-2004, 06:11 AM

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:02:55 -0400, Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> I'm trying to order a pair of cycling sandals that use SPD cleats.
>
> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with
> cleats?
> The pair on Nashbar state that they don't come with cleats, but the pair
> at
> Performance don't state if they do or not. I'm surprised to find that
> cleats cost around $20. I was not expecting that as my LBS gave me a
> pair
> free to go with the shoes I bought from them (or, maybe the cleats were
> included in the price, but as it was some time before I actually went
> clipless they just gave them to me then).
>
> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my
> Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?
>
>

SPD cleats have been the same for some while now. So, they should fit.
Cleats are expensive, relatively speaking. The cleats for my peddles cost
$40, and I've had to replace them yearly. Are you really going to cycle a
while in sandals?

--
Bob in CT
Remove ".x" to reply

08-02-2004, 06:11 AM

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:02:55 -0400, Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> I'm trying to order a pair of cycling sandals that use SPD cleats.
>
> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with
> cleats?
> The pair on Nashbar state that they don't come with cleats, but the pair
> at
> Performance don't state if they do or not. I'm surprised to find that
> cleats cost around $20. I was not expecting that as my LBS gave me a
> pair
> free to go with the shoes I bought from them (or, maybe the cleats were
> included in the price, but as it was some time before I actually went
> clipless they just gave them to me then).
>
> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my
> Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?
>
>

SPD cleats have been the same for some while now. So, they should fit.
Cleats are expensive, relatively speaking. The cleats for my peddles cost
$40, and I've had to replace them yearly. Are you really going to cycle a
while in sandals?

--
Bob in CT
Remove ".x" to reply

08-02-2004, 06:11 AM

On Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:02:55 -0400, Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

> I'm trying to order a pair of cycling sandals that use SPD cleats.
>
> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with
> cleats?
> The pair on Nashbar state that they don't come with cleats, but the pair
> at
> Performance don't state if they do or not. I'm surprised to find that
> cleats cost around $20. I was not expecting that as my LBS gave me a
> pair
> free to go with the shoes I bought from them (or, maybe the cleats were
> included in the price, but as it was some time before I actually went
> clipless they just gave them to me then).
>
> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my
> Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?
>
>

SPD cleats have been the same for some while now. So, they should fit.
Cleats are expensive, relatively speaking. The cleats for my peddles cost
$40, and I've had to replace them yearly. Are you really going to cycle a
while in sandals?

--
Bob in CT
Remove ".x" to reply

08-02-2004, 06:15 AM

Roger Zoul wrote:

> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with cleats?

No, cleats usually don't come with shoes. They are included with
pedals.

> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?

If you have Shimano brand pedals, get the Shimano brand cleats. The
SPD clone cleats (Wellgo, typically) don't work as well with Shimano
pedals.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

08-02-2004, 06:15 AM

Roger Zoul wrote:

> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with cleats?

No, cleats usually don't come with shoes. They are included with
pedals.

> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?

If you have Shimano brand pedals, get the Shimano brand cleats. The
SPD clone cleats (Wellgo, typically) don't work as well with Shimano
pedals.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

08-02-2004, 06:15 AM

Roger Zoul wrote:

> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with cleats?

No, cleats usually don't come with shoes. They are included with
pedals.

> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?

If you have Shimano brand pedals, get the Shimano brand cleats. The
SPD clone cleats (Wellgo, typically) don't work as well with Shimano
pedals.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

08-02-2004, 06:15 AM

Roger Zoul wrote:

> Is it typical for shoes that work with clipless pedals to come with cleats?

No, cleats usually don't come with shoes. They are included with
pedals.

> Can I be sure that if I buy SPD cleats that will will work with my Shimano
> SPD clipless pedals that came with my Specialized Sequoia?

If you have Shimano brand pedals, get the Shimano brand cleats. The
SPD clone cleats (Wellgo, typically) don't work as well with Shimano
pedals.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]