A new device known as the Cleat Key is designed to make sure they're at the right rotational angle. Created by Canadian cyclist/mechanical engineer Antony Pringle, the Cleat Key is made of ...

“The cleat position is the most critical aspect of the human-bike interface, and the cleat angle is the single most important aspect of cleat installation. If you google, “How do I set up my ...

You place the cleat under the ball of your foot and move ... “Some people have a larger, steeper angle. Some people have a smaller, less-steep angle. It’s unique for every foot.

The cleat could reposition in response to changing riding conditions — paved vs. unpaved terrain, climbing versus sprinting — when a slightly different angle and/or pressure point is superior. By the ...