Customer Reviews

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A GuestI have recommended these for over a decade to other mountain riders especially in technical because they are multirealease -- twist in , out or pop up. Because Shimano SPD pedals usually have tension adjustments it is possible to get them set so that they hold well but in emergency you can get out of them and not be tangled in the bike or be able to pop out and plant a foot.

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amarklinOrdered a pair for my shoes when I started indoor training on rollers in winter of 2010.
My original single-release Shimano cleats worked well, but were sometimes hard to release, and I wanted to have my feet free when I fell off the rollers. These worked well for that purpose.
I've taken to using these cleats on my everyday rides as well. I've never come out unexpectedly, but they release without effort when I need them too. I feel more confident that I won't get stuck in the cleat because of dirt or my own ineptitude during a panic stop.

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monocongoThese are the first cleats I've had and it's a good thing. I come out when I wouldn't have been able to if only single/sideways release, and it's saved me from a fall more than once.

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jim...@ve...n.netThe Sh-56 cleat works wonders for most Shimano pedals and many others. The exit release from any pedal is much more natural and forgiving than the standard SH-51 cleat.
Why Shimano continues to make the SH-51 cleat standard issue with their pedals is just mind boggling for me. The SH-51 is more of a racing cleat to reduce accidental release for very aggressive riders. These riders are the minority and are more knowledgeable about the gear so would have the knowledge to get the right cleat. Recreational riders just suffer with the SH-51 cleats until someone informs them how superior the SH-56 cleats are.

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overthebars2These are the cleats to keep you from crashing. Pull up hard enough and you will come out. "M" on the bottom.

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con...@ve...n.netGreat easy clips now they are my favorite

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con...@ve...n.netSO much easier to unclip!!! Bought another set for my wife! She was scared of clipless before this.

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A GuestIf you want to be able to get out of your pedals fast, these multi release cleats are the way to go. Set your springs just tight enough so they don't pull out when you lift straight up and you're all set.