3-hole Look Pedal Metal Plate for Shimano shoes

[Karoline Lerang]

Does anybody know if it is easy to purchase the metal plate
that goes inside a Shimano racing shoe so that I can use it
with Look pedals ? Is there any part number?

The shoe is Shimano SH-R212, the metal plate that is in
there at the moment only has holes for SPD pedals.

Thx..

 

[Bill K.]

The spare plate should have been in the box with your shoes.
The shop that you bought them from should be able to order
them from Shimano. They might even have some in stock, if
they are worth their salt. Very good shoes.

 

[A Muzi]

karoline lerang wrote:
> Does anybody know if it is easy to purchase the metal
> plate that goes inside a Shimano racing shoe so that I can
> use it with Look pedals ? Is there any part number? The
> shoe is Shimano SH-R212, the metal plate that is in there
> at the moment only has holes for SPD pedals.

First, check carefully to see if there aren't more holes,
perhaps plugged or covered. Many shoes are compatible with
both formats.

Second, while the SPD type cleat systems have a screw fixed
in the cleat and an insert that floats inside the shoe, Look
pattern cleats are the inverse. Each screw goes into a
single fixed hole in the shoe. The position adjustment's
inside the cleat instead.

In the early days of Look, the first widely accepted
clipless system, dealers had fixtures to drill shoes and
inserts to press through the sole. See if your LBS has such
and if not, email me -we do.

Lastly, unless your shoes have sentimental value, have you
thought about a pair of SiDi shoes? They sure fit well and,
IMHO, enhance one's riding experience all out of proportion
to their cost. A good deal.
--
Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1
April, 1971

 

[Karoline Lerang]

"A Muzi" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> karoline lerang wrote:
> > Does anybody know if it is easy to purchase the metal
> > plate that goes
inside
> > a Shimano racing shoe so that I can use it with Look
> > pedals ? Is there
any
> > part number? The shoe is Shimano SH-R212, the metal
> > plate that is in there at the
moment
> > only has holes for SPD pedals.
>
> First, check carefully to see if there aren't more holes,
> perhaps plugged or covered. Many shoes are compatible with
> both formats.

The LOOK holes are in the shoe, its just the metal plate
that only has threads for SPD cleats.

I need a new plate....but the local shops don't know how to
order...it usually comes with the Shoe, but these (one year
old) didn't.

>
> Second, while the SPD type cleat systems have a screw
> fixed in the cleat and an insert that floats inside the
> shoe, Look pattern cleats are the inverse. Each screw goes
> into a single fixed hole in the shoe. The position
> adjustment's inside the cleat instead.
>
> In the early days of Look, the first widely accepted
> clipless system, dealers had fixtures to drill shoes and
> inserts to press through the sole. See if your LBS has
> such and if not, email me -we do.
>
> Lastly, unless your shoes have sentimental value, have you
> thought about a pair of SiDi shoes? They sure fit well
> and, IMHO, enhance one's riding experience all out of
> proportion to their cost. A good deal.
> --
> Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1
> April, 1971

 

[Bill K.]

What you need is called a "cleat fixing nut" or just a
"cleat nut." If you contact Shimano USA, they can give you
the part number so that your shop can order it. The problem
is that your shop doesn't want to special order a $2.00
part. They would rather sell you a new $200.00 pair of
shoes. Even if you get the part number from Shimano, your
shop may tell you that they need to place a minimum order
from Shimano to get them. A large, high quality shop should
have a few of these laying around. You might want to call
around to all the shops in your area.

 

[Michael J . Kle]

On 24 Apr 2004 20:11:05 -0700, [email protected] (Bill K.) wrote:

>What you need is called a "cleat fixing nut" or just a
>"cleat nut." If you contact Shimano USA, they can give you
>the part number so that your shop can order it. The problem
>is that your shop doesn't want to special order a $2.00
>part. They would rather sell you a new $200.00 pair of
>shoes. Even if you get the part number from Shimano, your
>shop may tell you that they need to place a minimum order
>from Shimano to get them. A large, high quality shop should
>have a few of these laying around. You might want to call
>around to all the shops in your area.

I will be in Japan for several days next month, if anyone
is interested. Nothing like going directly to the source
for parts.

Michael J. Klein

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[Karoline Lerang]

"Michael J. Klein" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 24 Apr 2004 20:11:05 -0700, [email protected] (Bill
> K.) wrote:
>
> >What you need is called a "cleat fixing nut" or just a
> >"cleat nut." If you contact Shimano USA, they can give
> >you the part number so that your shop can order it. The
> >problem is that your shop doesn't want to special order a
> >$2.00 part. They would rather sell you a new $200.00 pair
> >of shoes. Even if you get the part number from Shimano,
> >your shop may tell you that they need to place a minimum
> >order from Shimano to get them. A large, high quality
> >shop should have a few of these laying around. You might
> >want to call around to all the shops in your area.
>
> I will be in Japan for several days next month, if anyone
> is interested. Nothing like going directly to the source
> for parts.
>
> Michael J. Klein
>
> Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings

Thanks Michael, very kind of you....I won't take you up as
I'm in Europe, I'll keep using the old spd pedals until I
come across a bike shop that can help with the plate.