Fitting SPD's to no SPD shoes

sicknote
sicknote Posts: 901
edited October 2008 in Workshop
Hi All
I would like to fit some SPD cleat to my old shoes for now but cant remember how to do it and would like so do's and dont.

I now have a bike that has them on and would like to use them ( SPD's )

Any info would be great
Thanks

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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    you want to fit spud cleats to a non-spd shoe? Do you mean a roadie shoe or just a regular training shoe?

    If it's the former then it's possible if it has the spd two-hole fittings.

    If it's the latter then don't bother, just buy some mtb spud shoes.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • sicknote
    sicknote Posts: 901
    Hi Maddog
    They are cycling shoes with flat bottom ( no holes for Spuds ) and still have a lot of use still in them ( bought them some 15 plus years ago ), I used clips up until now.
    I have just got a second hand bike that has spud on it and would like to give them a go.

    When I first got the shoes, MB uk use to show you how to do it but I dont think I have any of the mags that show it.

    Just need to fit the cleats in the shoes for now and if I get on with them, I will try to get some shoes pass her at home.
    For now its the only way for me ( self employed and waiting to be paid :roll: )

    Should I ask in the MTB part of the forum?
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    the cleats come with fitting plates that go inside the shoes. You screw the cleat bolts into the plates. But you'll need to drill and cut the shoes to fit them, and cleats really need a flat soild base to tighten up against, not a squidgy rubber sole. Which sounds like what yours have.

    If you have a flat surface then you'll be in a better position, then all you'll need is the holes for the bolts. Proper spud shoes use two slots rather than simple drill holes so you can adjust the cleat forward and backwards. You could drill four holes (per shoe) and hacksaw/file a slot between the two pairs and go from there. Have a lokk at some real mtb shoes to see where the slots are positioned - they may be a bit further back/forward than you would expect.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • sicknote
    sicknote Posts: 901
    Thanks for pointing me in the right direction and as for doing the holes, I dont have a problem with that ( Antique restorer 24 years ).

    The shoes do have a stiff soul so should not have a problem and i can make up a plate if need be, so i just need to get the cleats :wink:

    Plus can go to one of the Halfords near me with a tape measure :D
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    you can also get spud cleats that can be fitted to a shoe without a 'sole', like a road shoe, so that when you walk around you don't actually walk on the cleat itself, which would quickly knacker the cleats (and anyones wooden floor you happened to stroll across...)

    see here

    shimano%20sh70%20cleats.jpg

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shima ... 000000887/

    I've just fitted some to the missus's road shoes and they work fine.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • sicknote
    sicknote Posts: 901
    Thanks
    That would get over the problem

    I will have a look at them and see what I will do as cutting the slots would not be a problem and give my some adjustment ( first time with cleats and knee are not at they best ).

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