For you clipless guys...

[noweyout]

What do you guys do with the extra length of screw coming out into the shoe? The liner seems to hide it well but I have a feeling after a couple of rides the liner will be destroyed. My pedals came with stickers to place over the screws but it doesn't look like it'll help. Any tips/tricks for a first timer in clipless?

[mtnbikerfred]

Uh, get shorter screws. They shouldn't stick up past the inside of the sole.

[DirtymikeTDB]

What kind of pedals???

[dssgaffler]

I used the same pair of Answer SPD shoes for 10 years & never had an issue with the screws wearing away at the insert. I guess it would depend on the shoe however. I get the skater type shoes with thick inserts.

[Abui]

You may have assembled it wrong. Post a picture.

[slapfan1]

I'm sure you could fine a similar but shorter screw; how ever your set should come with screws that fit just fine.

[DBD]

Originally Posted by DirtymikeTDB

What kind of pedals???

Same question as Dirty.


Ever since I switched to Mallets I have noticed a lot of the cleats/pedals seem to come with longer screws then does with the Shimano. I thought it was just the shoes since I had just switched to a new pair but found they were to long for a few different makes of shoes.

Grind 'em down - takes about 1min

If you have thick soles on yer shoes you could add a spacer/shim under the cleat

Go to the hardware store and buy shorter screws

Grin and bear it is the easiest way.

EDIT: I just took a look in the CB box and it appears they come with TWO (2) sets of screws, one set longer then the other.

[chongoblanco]

run platform pedals k.i.s.s!

yeah what every one else said go to your l.b.s and get the right length screws.

[Tedroy]

When in doubt, grind it out.

[noweyout]

LOL!!! Thanks for the responses!! I guess i'll just get shorter screws. The screw is more than 1/2 an inch long and it seems like half of the screw is sticking out into the sole so I don't think washers will help. I don't have a grinder, just my hand-holding-the-screw-to-the-sidewalk grinder.

BTW, I have SPD cleats/pedals.

[Rockinthecasbah]

and your sure you hae all the parts in your cleats???

[noweyout]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

and your sure you hae all the parts in your cleats???

Yep, it only came with 4 bolts, cleat, and pedal

[sperminator]

Cant find the right size screw grind the current screw.

[Cableguy]

Originally Posted by noweyout

The screw is more than 1/2 an inch long... BTW, I have SPD cleats/pedals.

The screws (Shimano) in my cleat set are 7mm long (the threaded part). So someone included the wrong kind of screws when you bought the cleats.

[noweyout]

Just got back from Peformance Bike and LBS and they don't carry the shorter screw, unless I want to buy new cleats. Plan B: Grinding it down.

[BrewMaster]

Hardware stores will have shorter screws for you.

[noweyout]

My Quick Fix: My shoes came with these phillips screws to secure a cover over the mounting area and those are short enough. I didn't realize I had those but they fit good. I will go to the hardware store and find some replacement ones. Thanks for the help guys! I really appreciate all of your help.

[bigpete61]

Most pedals will come with two size length screws just use the shorter ones or see your LBS, I'm sure they will kick something down for free, or; I know crank brothers carries the two sizes maybe someone can share their unused screws.

[sperminator]

are you sure you arent using toe cleat screws? I know my shoes came with 2 screws and 2 hole(Pairs) the longer screws were for a toe cleat of some sort and the shorter ones were for the sbd cleat.

[Shu]

The longer screws are to help keep your foot from sliding around in the shoe....