Desired Cleat Fitment 0.25mm-1mm Gap To Ground. Option 2: If cleat spacer is not available trim away the rubber lugs to achieve the desired gap of 0.25mm-1mm between cleat & the ground. The desired gap is 0.25-1mm between the cleat & the ground. Option 1: Using cleat spacers supplied by pedal manufacture or purchased separately to install the cleat with a 0.25-1mm gap between the cleat bottom & sole bottom. Spring Binder style pedals include & are not limited to the following brands: Crank Brothers® Look® Time® HT® Cleat Installation Instructions and Fitment Tips: The shields protect the shoe sole from friction and eventual sole breaking. Spring Binder Style pedals that rest tension binders on the shoe sole must use Shoe Shield or Shims that are provided by the pedal manufacturers.Failure to follow these directions for MTB cleat clearance checking will void warranties related to sole damage &/or separation at the cleat pocket.Failure to properly install pedals for pressure free engagement will damage the shoe sole which will result in rubber sole damage &/or rubber sole separation.In this situation it is important that care is taken when installing cleats to insure there is enough clearance for the cleat to properly engage to the pedal & allow for smooth pressure free pedal engagement & pedaling.

In some cases with some brands the cleat to pedal interface can be obstructed due to variations in cleat & pedal designs. Lake Cycling MTB Shoes are designed to be compatible with 2 bolt style MTB pedals.

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