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

SHREVEPORT, La. — SPD says it plans to rely more on drones to help defuse dangerous situations — like the 2023 domestic violence standoff that turned violent and left two people shot. Body camera ...

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 ...