Tapered shim
 

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[Closed] Tapered shim

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where can i find some tapered shim material so I can make my own cleat wedges?


 
Posted : 15/12/2009 11:56 pm
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Funnily enough, Cyclefit,that you recommended I try for cleat wedges, also do an insole wedge at 1.5 degree for a couple of quid that you may be able to use. They didn't do wedges that fitted my cleats so sold me these, may even be worth trying for their intended purpose first as it's easier than faffing with cleats.


 
Posted : 16/12/2009 7:50 am
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Cheers. I'm impressed that you remembered! I've cut up an old Ikea chopping board to shim for the leg length inequality, I'm just trying to work out how I can cut a taper onto it now. I've ordered some of the wedges I recommended but I was going to save them for setting up and then use something more solid as they don't seem to last longer than the cleats. They're great but an extra £22.50 on top of every pair of cleats soon mounts up!


 
Posted : 16/12/2009 6:35 pm