The water, mud, sand and grit that make cyclocross fun also make it hard on equipment, including shoes. Recently I had to accept that I’d utterly destroyed my favorite cyclocross shoes and had to ...

While there are now many clipless pedal systems to choose from, Shimano's SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) remains the standard. Now, thanks to a new SPD cleat, pedal engagement should be easier than ...

Leaked retailer listings, trademark filings and recently published patents suggest Shimano is preparing to launch a new road bike pedal system called SPD-SLR – potentially including long-rumoured ...

Many mountain bikers swear by the pedalling efficiency of so-called clipless pedals, in which a steel cleat on the bottom of each shoe engages a spring-loaded mechanism in the pedal. Some other riders ...

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The new cleat promises quicker, more forgiving clip-ins, but its benefits might be lost on long-time SPD users.