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[Closed] Road cleats on MTB shoes?

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I'm guessing not but, is there anyway to use road style cleats on 4 bolt mtb shoes, some kind of conversion kit or something?

Long story short, brought some road specific shoes not realising the 3 bolt cleat pattern, need new pedals, I'd like to use my current mtb shoes for commuting duties if poss without changing pedals every 5 minutes.

Thanks!


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:17 pm
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Regardless of the bolt pattern I think you'll struggle to get the cleat next to the bolts due to the grips on the base of the shoe. Shimano cleats anyway, they're pretty big.


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:19 pm
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Road shoes have a totally smooth sole usually. I did speak to a cobbler lady once about this and she said its quite common for people to bring in mountain bike shoes to have a smooth sole put on.


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:25 pm
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No worries they'll save for the CX.


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:31 pm
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Hang on, these look the job, if I can find them instock somewhere...

[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-sh-sm85-cleat-adapter-plate/ ]Adapter plate[/url]


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:35 pm
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[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28899 ]This here[/url]

Think they're supposed to be for popping MTB cleats on road shoes but I cannit see why it wouldn't work the other way around.


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:38 pm
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Cool, thanks Sean.


 
Posted : 07/03/2011 9:44 pm