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Shimano SM-SH12 Cleats

Name: Shimano SM-SH12 Cleats
Brand: Shimano
SKU: B553
Price: 118000 TZS
Availability: InStock

Chains & Pedals

Shimano SM-SH12 SPD-SL cleats in blue - 2 degrees of float with the pivot at the front of the cleat, which eliminates lateral sliding while leaving the heel free to move. The middle ground for riders who find yellow vague and red uncompromising.

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Highlights

Float, but from the front

Fixed where the power goes in, free where the knee needs it.

The pivot is the point

Placed at the front, so the ball of the foot stays fixed over the axle.

No lateral slide

You get fixed-cleat stability where the power goes in, with heel freedom where the knee needs it.

Between red and yellow

Two degrees - for riders who find six vague and zero uncompromising.

Blue is the code

Shimano colour-code float: red 0, blue 2, yellow 6 degrees.

Product description

About this product

The blue cleat sits between the red and the yellow, but the interesting part is not the amount of float – it is where the pivot is.

SM-SH12 gives 2 degrees of float, 1 degree either side, and Shimano place the pivot point at the front of the cleat rather than in the centre. That changes the character of the movement entirely. With a front pivot, lateral sliding is eliminated – the ball of the foot stays put over the pedal axle – while the heel is still free to swing through its small arc. You get the stability of a fixed cleat at the point where power is delivered, and a little freedom where the knee needs it.

That makes it a sensible middle ground for a rider who finds 6 degrees of yellow float vague underfoot but is not confident going to a fully fixed red cleat. Plenty of riders end up here having tried both.

Release angle is 12 degrees. As with all SPD-SL cleats, they fit three-bolt road shoes and SPD-SL pedals only.

Buying a Shimano Sm Sh12 Cleats in Dar es Salaam

361 Degrees Adventure keeps the shimano sm sh12 cleats at our showroom in Upanga, Dar es Salaam, with delivery countrywide across Tanzania. Come and handle it before you buy, or order online and collect.

Every shimano sm sh12 cleats is checked in store before it leaves us, and our staff use the same kit in the field, so you get an honest answer on fit and sizing rather than a sales pitch.

Not sure which shimano sm sh12 cleats suits you? Call or message the showroom and we will talk you through the options that are actually in stock in Tanzania.

Browse more Chains & Pedals in Tanzania, or see the full 361 Degrees range. For general background on cycling, see this overview on Wikipedia.

Specifications

The details

Brand	Shimano
Model	SM-SH12 SPD-SL 2-Degree Front-Center Pivot Mode Cleat
Product code	ISMSH12
Colour	Blue
Float	2 degrees - 1 degree each side of centre
Pivot	Front pivot point, eliminating lateral sliding
Release angle	12 degrees
Pedal system	SPD-SL road pedals only
Shoe fitting	Three-bolt road shoes only
SKU	B553

Questions

Good to know

What does a front pivot point actually change?

It stops the foot sliding sideways. With a centred pivot the whole foot can shift laterally as it rotates; with the pivot at the front, the ball of the foot stays fixed over the pedal axle and only the heel moves. Power delivery feels more stable while the knee still gets some freedom.

Should I choose blue over yellow?

Try yellow first if you are new to clipless pedals. Move to blue if 6 degrees feels vague underfoot and you want a more connected feel without going to a fully fixed cleat. Many riders settle here after trying both.

What is float and why does it matter?

Float is how far your heel can swing sideways while the shoe stays clipped in. Your knee does not track in a perfectly straight line as you pedal, and float lets it follow its natural path. Too little float for your body forces the knee to fight the pedal, which is how cleat choice becomes a knee injury.

Will these fit my shoes and pedals?

These are SPD-SL road cleats. They bolt to a three-bolt road shoe and clip into SPD-SL road pedals only. They will not fit two-bolt SPD mountain bike shoes or SPD pedals, which is the commonest mistake people make ordering cleats. Check your shoe sole - three holes in a triangle means SPD-SL, two holes in a line means SPD.

Can I make clipping out easier?

Yes - on the pedal, not the cleat. Shimano SPD-SL pedals have an adjustable spring tension screw. Wind it to the softest setting while you are learning, then tighten it once clipping out is second nature.

How should I set them up?

Start with the cleat centred under the ball of your foot and the shoe pointing straight ahead, then ride and adjust in small steps. If you have any history of knee trouble, a proper bike fit is worth more than any component you could buy. We can point you to someone.

How often do cleats need replacing?

When the walking pads are visibly worn down, when you can rock the shoe in the pedal, or when unclipping starts feeling unpredictable. Worn cleats release unexpectedly, which is how people fall at junctions. They are a cheap part - replace them before they become a problem.

Are they awkward to walk in?

Road cleats always are - the cleat sits proud of the sole. Shimano shape the SPD-SL cleat to give a stable walking platform and to resist clogging, but treat it as walking across a cafe, not hiking. Cleat covers are worth having.