Posts tagged cleats

Last Mechanical Monday, we resurfaced a guide to replacing and working on sealed bearings. In a similar vein, we look at the common misuse of cleats (so …

Between ice, snow, mud, brutal run-ups, and other brutal obstacles that can be found on a cyclocross course, racers could be sensibly excused for trying …

OK people, it’s August, races are coming up quick, and ’cross prep is happening around the country. Now that you’ve dialed in the bike parts, shaved some weight off of your frame (bike or otherwise), gotten the tubies set to roll, what’s left? Well, its time to work on the shoes, two of the key contact points with your bike, and remove the opportunity for dirt, sticks, mud, rocks or other debris to get caught up between the shoe sole and your cleat. Face it, you just can’t go as fast or crush your competitors without being clipped in fully.