The Shimano CL-MT001 SPD Cleat is designed for a wide range of riders including modern trail and enduro racers to everyday commuters to new riders learning to clip in and out. These cleats provide multi-directional entry for easier engagement. With their unique design, riders have three distinct clip-in options: traditional front first then rear, rear first then front, or simply stomp straight down. Now it's easy to quickly get into your pedals no matter the situation.
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Mfg PartNum: ICLMT001 | |
Cleat Type: SPD | |
I purchased these with high expectations - thought they were a step up from the multi exit SH-56 cleats. Glad I tried them out before my Arizona trip.
I am not quite sure what Shimano tried to accomplish with these cleats - they work but for me not as well as the SH-56. As soon as I put them on I went back to the SM-SH56. I did not feel I could get out of them as quickly and easily as I liked for mountain biking. Maybe for gravel biking they are ok, but so are the SM-SH56. I still prefer SPD over platform pedals and the SM-SH56 in the lowest retention setting are a good compromise for me.
Needing new cleats, i figured I'd try the upgraded version. Hard to explain, but they feel more solid - def a more pronounced click when pressing down - but that's likely based on me forgetting what new vs worn cleats feel like
Float is good, and unclipping is a breeze

