Cleat positioning

dg74

Hi all.

Quick question for you - if anyone can answer that'd be great.

I've noticed that when I'm clipped in, my heels 'turn in' towards the frame of the bike. I came across this by accident when I noticed that my Endura overshoes were being shredded on the drive side by the chain (around the heel area of the inside of the shoes).

Now, what I'm thinking is that if I angle my cleats to the opposite of which way my heels 'turn in' towards the frame, this slight angle correction should then correct this slight issue that I'm having, right? Of course I realise that it may take a few weeks of my ride being weird due to the new cleat positioning but any thoughts would be welcome by experienced riders on this issue.

Thanks.

bernithebiker

Yes, changing your cleat position will solve this.

I try to make sure my feet are as straight as possible, I assume that is the most efficient.

dg74

bernithebiker wrote:

Yes, changing your cleat position will solve this.

I try to make sure my feet are as straight as possible, I assume that is the most efficient.

Thanks. Also, some amazing properties you have in your link for France. Stunning!

overlord2

There should be some turn in when pedalling otherwise the knee and pelvis will twist - not good.

dg74

Overlord2 wrote:

There should be some turn in when pedalling otherwise the knee and pelvis will twist - not good.

Enough to shred my new overshoes though :?:

I think this is just a case of trial and error to see what I can manage to do. Oh well.

bernithebiker

dg74 wrote:

bernithebiker wrote:

Yes, changing your cleat position will solve this.

I try to make sure my feet are as straight as possible, I assume that is the most efficient.

Thanks. Also, some amazing properties you have in your link for France. Stunning!

Thank you! Although the sunny 16'C's of last week have disappeared and it's now 8 and grey!

(We're having a cycle week in September if you can make it!)

barrybridges

I had this as well.

Don't forget though that your chainstay arcs out anyway, so if your heel is clipping this you're probably not as turned in as you think/feel you are.

bernithebiker

barrybridges wrote:

I had this as well.

Don't forget though that your chainstay arcs out anyway, so if your heel is clipping this you're probably not as turned in as you think/feel you are.

Your heel should never be clipping the chainstays.

If your foot is straight, this will not happen.

It's easy to check - while riding, put your crank in the 3 o clock position and look down, your foot should be parallel to the crank. If it isn't, adjust your cleats.

fludey

And when you want to get them set up properly it might worth a read of this

https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bl ... -position/

Took me ages to get mine just right...but now no knee pain, no stay rubbing and no dead foot

Herbsman

What do you value more - your overshoes or your knee ligaments?

sloppyschleckonds

How much were the overshoes?

giropaul

The only correct answer to cleat position is "whatever is right for that person". Humans aren't produced on a machine, and every one is unique. Whilst foot straight may be a starting point, it won't suit everyone. The late, great Ray Booty used to have to file flats into the chainstays of his works Raleigh frames (much to the disgust of the frame builder!) to clear his heels.

Ideally, get a GOOD bike fit. It may be that what you actually need is footbeds more suited to your morphology, but that sort of thing needs expert advice (such as Adrian Timmis).