Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set

by Shimano

Product Features

• Fits: All Mountain SPD pedals except PD-M858 Float: 0deg Pedal Color: Silver Pedal Model: SH56 Unit of Sale: Pair

Product Description

Shimano SPD cleats can easily be replaced which will keep your pedal performing optimally by eliminating unnecessary wear and tear.

• Two-hole SPD cleat mount

Item Specifications
Color	Silver
Unit of Sale	Pair
Fits	All SPD pedals except PD-M858
Cleat Bolt Pattern	SPD
Float	0deg

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0029LIYE2
• Item model number: 67-09-091
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to SM-SH51 cleats, June 27, 2011

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mike892 (california) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set (Sports)

These multi-release cleats are now my primary cleats.

If you don't know, shimano makes two types of SPD cleats -- single release clips (the "normal" SM-SH51 SPD cleats) and these multi-release SM-SH56 cleats.

With both types of cleats you have to twist your feet to unclip, but the single-release cleats only allow a twist to the side. These cleats allow a few more angles of release.

I started out with the SM-SH51 single-release cleats, and fell off my bike a number of times over the course of two years in unusual situations. It is a horrible feeling to find yourself falling and be unable to unclip the whole way down. In one case, I would have been run over if there had been any traffic in the lane next to me.

When I found out about these cleats, I ordered them to try out.

I WILL NEVER GO BACK. These cleats release in multiple directions and it's like they read your mind. When you want to unclip, you can and do.

I have had ZERO false releases, and have had several intentional releases in difficult situations.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have cleats! Way better than the single direction release!, August 29, 2011

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James - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set (Sports)

I got these after getting fed up with the single direction cleats that came with my Shimano pedals. I am a pretty aggressive rider and there has been way too many times where I clipped out of my pedals too late and barely saved myself from disaster because I could only clip out in one direction. These cleats are a lifesaver!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, Well-Priced Cleats - Instruction Caution, December 19, 2011

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MG in NY (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set (Sports)

Not much to say, it's a basic but effective cleat. Only caveat is that the instructions warn against over tightening. This is actually pretty hard to do by hand and much more of a risk, in my experience, is under tightening. On my first use, they were pretty tight but not cranked down -- due to my caution after reading the instructions. In fact, this allowed them to move around slightly, loosening them even more and, finally, popping one off stuck in the pedal. It was salvageable but it did scratch up the bottom of my brand new shoes quite a bit and releasing the cleat from the pedal was a big pain. So, don't let the instructions fool you, they need to be really tight. It would be pretty difficult for an average size/strength person to over tighten using a hand wrench.