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The new cleat promises quicker, more forgiving clip-ins, but its benefits might be lost on long-time SPD users.

SPD pedals, or clipless pedals, aren’t new. But there are a lot of new options out there, many with interesting new features. Thinner, wider, lighter, less light, new cleat designs, adaptable cleat ...

After two years of development, Wolf Tooth has launched what the brand is calling “a new era of clipless performance” with the introduction of its CTRL, ALT and DEL pedals. Each pedal is purpose-built ...

For many cyclists, a power meter is an essential supplement to their riding, offering power data on their cycling computer while riding, as well as for post-ride analysis to track their performance ...

In this week’s Gear Break, August 29, 2025, we’ve got some exciting news from Shimano for their 2-bolt SPD line: a new gravel focused race shoe and a new multi-entry 2-bolt cleat, as well as a ...

Where to start? Shimano has rounded out its XTR clip-in pedal offering with the PD9220 Trail SPD pedal that joins the more XC-friendly M9200 version. According to Shimano, the “highly durable PD-M9220 ...

Shimano’s SPD system has been attached to the end of cranks and underneath shoes for three decades. Its reliability and positive feel have made it the default choice for countless riders, while ...