Shimano Pedaling Dynamics

Clipless pedal Shimano PD-M520

Shimano Pedaling Dynamics, also known as SPD system is a design of clipless bicycle pedals. The SPD pedal was released by Shimano in 1990.[1][2] While not the first, its innovation was its small cleat which fitted in a recess in the sole of a shoe designed for SPD use.[3] The shoe could be also used for walking whereas previous systems (other than the Cyclebinding system) had a large protruding cleat. Clipless pedals use a system of cleat retention which is quite similar to that of a downhill ski binding. Generally, clipless pedals are seen to be safer than the older style of pedal/shoe integration using toeclips, toestraps and shoeplates due to ease of disengagement.[4]

Shimano MT31 shoe with SH56 cleat

Shimano makes a number of different SPD cleats, and not all cleats are compatible with all pedals, especially between "road" and "mountain" SPD product lines. Among otherwise-compatible cleats, there is an important distinction between black "single release" cleats (SM-SH51) and silver "multi release" cleats (SM-SH56). The former can only be released from the pedal by twisting the heel outwards, while the latter can also be released by a sharp pull upwards and are therefore easier to use for novices.[5]

There is a small allen key adjustment for the strength of heel twist to release, so beginners can have it 'soft' and easy to get out, and then tighten it up as they progress.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Philip Kotler; Waldemar Pfoertsch (17 May 2010). Ingredient Branding: Making the Invisible Visible. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 200–. ISBN 978-3-642-04214-0.
  2. ↑ Ed Burke (2003). High-tech Cycling. Human Kinetics. pp. 48–. ISBN 978-0-7360-4507-0.
  3. ↑ Willard Peveler (6 September 2008). The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing. McGraw Hill Professional. pp. 12–. ISBN 978-0-07-164341-2.
  4. ↑ Deedee Moore (13 March 2013). The Simple Cycling Guide — Cycling for Exercise and Fun!. Lulu.com. pp. 12–. ISBN 978-1-300-17044-0.
  5. ↑ Synccycling Inc (1 October 2012). Synccycling — The Manual. Lulu.com. pp. 16–. ISBN 978-0-557-69296-5.
  6. ↑ Tim Toyoshima (1995). Mountain Bike Emergency Repair. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 41–. ISBN 978-0-89886-422-9.
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