What cleats do Ultegra pedals use?
The Shimano Ultegra pedals use the same cleats as all Shimano’s other SPD-SL road pedals. They’re available with 6 degrees (with yellow tips), 2 degrees (blue) or zero float (red), depending on your preference.
Which Ultegra derailleur do I have?
To determine what model you have, look on the back side of the cage. If it’s not stamped there, it is somewhere else on the derailleur. If not, and assuming the entire group is the same vintage, you can find the number on say, the back side of the rear derailleur parallelogram.
What is the difference between Ultegra and Dura-Ace pedals?
The main difference between Shimano’s 105, Ultegra and Dura-Ace pedals is the weight. The top-end Dura-Ace pedals have an injection modeled carbon-composite body. They weigh 228 g. Ultegra pedals are only slightly heavier at 248 g with the 105 pedals coming in at 265 g.
Do I need longer pedal axle?
Longer pedal spindles might be recommended. This rider’s stance width is too wide; the knees are tracking to the inside of the pedals. Shorter pedal spindles might be recommended. Proper stance width keeps knees happy and power transfer efficient, no matter the clipless or platform pedal you’re spinning.
Do Shimano Ultegra pedals come with cleats?
Shimano Ultegra PD-R8000 SPD-SL Pedal Features: Adjustable release tension. 6-degree float SPD-SL cleats included (2-degree and fixed available separately)
Is my derailleur SS or GS?
The difference between SS and GS is technically as follows. To make it easy to remember, SS (short cage) is compatible with cross ratio road sprockets, while GS (medium cage) is compatible with wide ratio sprockets. Cross ratios, wide ratios, the world of gear ratios is a deep one.
Do Ultegra pedals come with cleats?
The Shimano Ultegra pedals are supplied with the most popular Yellow cleat option, offering six degrees of float.
What cleats go with Shimano 105 pedals?
The Shimano 105 pedals come packaged with a set of yellow cleats. Replacement cleats are readily available. Shimano also sells cleat covers, to reduce cleat wear when walking and reduce the risk of slipping on smooth, hard or damp surfaces. Shimano 105 pedals run on a steel spindle and cartridge bearings.
Are wider pedals better?
Larger Pedals However, bigger is not better for everybody! As the pedal gets wider, the likelihood of ground clearance concerns increases — you’ve got a greater chance of striking obstacles or dragging your pedal in the dirt around tight turns.
How far apart should pedals be?
Standard road pedal width is 53mm. Stance Width (or pedal stance width) is the distance between the center of one pedal to the center of the other pedal.