Shimano’s MT001 cleat is a subtle but noteworthy evolution within the brand’s long-running SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) ecosystem, which has defined mountain, gravel, and utility clip-in standards ...

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 ...

Shimano has launched new high-end gravel race shoes today and claims that, for the first time in thirty years, some changes have been made to its much-loved SPD clipless pedal cleats. Shimano MTB and ...

Shimano has unveiled the new CL-MT001 two-bolt SPD cleat, the first major update to its SPD cleat platform in nearly 30 years. The brand says the new cleats are designed for a wide range of riders, ...

Cleats provide the interface that connects your shoe to your clipless pedal. Over time, under the strain of countless hours of use, they start to wear out and stop working as they should. Read on to ...

If you ignore the gravity/DH tag and weight, the Shimano Saint is a fantastic caged clipless pedal for trail riding. It has a large, forged alloy platform with a double-sided SPD binding, and ...