Outdated and confusing, the term clipless is no longer relevant for pedals, so can we just stop using it already?

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

After two years of development, Wolf Tooth has launched what the brand is calling “a new era of clipless performance” with the introduction of its CTRL, ALT and DEL pedals. Each pedal is purpose-built ...

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 ...

In this week’s Gear Break, August 29, 2025, we’ve got some exciting news from Shimano for their 2-bolt SPD line: a new gravel focused race shoe and a new multi-entry 2-bolt cleat, as well as a ...

For the first time in 30 years, the experience of riding Shimano SPD clipless off-road pedals is about to change… and it all comes down to a slightly different new multi-entry cleat. Now, this really ...

Shimano has updated its iconic two-bolt SPD cleat system for the first time in “nearly 30 years”, enabling riders to clip in to SPD pedals from multiple angles. Built around the same two-bolt design ...

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 ...

Shimano has launched new high-end gravel race shoes today and claims that, for the first time in thirty years, some changes have been made to its much-loved SPD clipless pedal cleats. Shimano MTB and ...