SPEEDPLAY Ultra Light Action Reference guide

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San Diego, CA 92121 [phone]
1-800-468-6694 www.speedplay.com
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IMPORTANT
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNING STATEMENTS BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND USING
THIS SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
HAND OVER INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDED FOR RECREATIONAL NONCOMPETETIVE
ROAD RIDING, NOT FOR COMPETITION.
SPEEDPLAY
ULTRA LIGHT ACTION
PEDAL SYSTEM
WITH ULTRA LIGHT ACTION WALKABLE™ CLEATS
Ultra Light Action Chrome-Moly Pedal Disassembly
Tools Needed: T-15 Torx Wrench, 9mm Socket and 15mm Open-end Wrench.
Step 1. Remove the two body screws with a T-15 torx wrench.
Step 2. Separate the two halves of the body.
Step 3. Pull the alloy sleeve out of the body.
Step 4. Pull off the luber cap.
Step 5. Use a 9mm socket to remove the nut from the end of the spindle.
Step 6. Slide the alloy sleeve and “O” ring off the spindle.
Step 7. The cartridge bearing can now be carefully pushed out of the alloy sleeve from the opposite end.
NOTE: Do not try to remove the needle bearing from the alloy sleeve. The needle bearing is
permanently bonded into the sleeve and cannot be removed without damaging components.
Lubrication and Reassembly
Use a high-quality, waterproof grease on the needle bearing and use a new “O” ring (grease it too) when
overhauling Ultra Light Action Chrome-Moly Pedals. Any worn or damaged parts should be replaced.
Reassembly is accomplished by reversing the order of the above instructions.
TIGHTEN NUT SECURELY (8.5 - 9.6 Nm / 75 - 85 inch pounds).
TIGHTEN T-15 BOWTIE SCREWS SECURELY (4.5 Nm / 40 inch pounds).
Ultra Light Action Stainless Steel and Titanium Pedal Disassembly
Tools Needed: T-20 Torx Key, Retainer clip pliers, 15mm open-end wrench.
Step 1. Back out the Grease-Port Screw just enough to grip with pliers and pull to remove dust cap from
body.
Step 2. Remove the Torx Screw (T-20 size) from the end of the spindle. To ease removal of the Torx Screw,
heat the screw with a soldering gun to 300°F to loosen the bond of the Loctite on the
screw threads.
Step 3. Pull the spindle out of the Ultra Light Action Pedal body
Step 4. Using retainer clip pliers, remove the retainer clip from the groove in the bore of the Ultra Light
Action Pedal body.
Step 5. Push the two cartridge bearings out the dust cap side of the Ultra Light Action Pedal body. (Use the
spindle with Torx Screw partially installed as a tool to carefully push the bearings out of the Ultra
Light Action Pedal body).
NOTE: Do not try to remove the needle bearing from the pedal body. The needle bearing is
permanently bonded into the body and cannot be removed without damaging components.
Lubrication and Reassembly
Use a high-quality, waterproof grease on the needle bearing and use a new “O“ ring (grease it too) when
overhauling Ultra Light Action Series Pedals. Any worn or damaged parts should be replaced. Reassembly
is accomplished by reversing the order of the above instructions. Be sure retainer clip is fully seated in
bore groove and reapply Loctite to the Torx Screw threads when reassembling Pedal.
TIGHTEN T-20 SPINDLE-END SCREW SECURELY (3.6 Nm / 32 inch pounds).
TIGHTEN T-15 BOWTIE SCREWS SECURELY (4.5 Nm / 40 inch pounds).
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
Grease
Port
Screw Nut
Luber
Cap
Bearing
Pedal Body
Pedal Body
Alloy
Sleeve
Grease
Port
Screw
Dust
Cap
Spindle
Screw
Retaining
Ring
136
Bearing
137
Bearing Pedal Body
O-Ring
Spindle *
* Pedals equipped with
Titanium spindles have
a rider weight limit
of 185 pounds.
O-Ring
Spindle
LIMITED (TWO YEAR) WARRANTY
This Speedplay product is warranted under normal usage against defects in workmanship and materials to the original purchaser for a period
of two (2) years from the date of purchase free of charge provided the claim is made within thirty (30) days of the discovery of the defect and the
following condition is met: The purchaser must obtain advance authorization by calling Speedplay at 800-468-6694 toll free or [phone]
before returning any product for warranty inspection. A Return Authorization (RA) number will be issued and must conspicuously appear on the
outside of the product’s packaging. The issuance of an RA number does not constitute acceptance of the claim. The determination of whether the
claim is covered by this warranty is within the sole discretion of Speedplay, Inc. The part(s) requiring service or replacement must be returned
to Speedplay, either by the purchaser or a Speedplay dealer. Insurance, handling and transportation charges for service shall be borne by the
person desiring service. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of this product. Speedplay, at its option, will either repair or replace
any defective parts.
For a warranty claim to be honored, the following information must accompany the returned product:
a) A copy of the original dated receipt or other proof of retail purchase.
b) A detailed description of the problem with the product along with the R.A. number.
c) Identication of the shoe brand and model used in conjunction with the product.
d) Estimate of product usage (in accumulated mileage).
e) Your name, street address (no P.O. boxes) and phone number(s) where you may be reached.
f) The product must be securely packaged and sent insured through a traceable shipper.
The repaired product or replacement will be returned to the purchaser or the Speedplay dealer usually within two weeks. Product furnished as
replacement will continue to be covered under this warranty until two years after the date of original purchase.
Limits and exclusions: Not covered by warranty is damage resulting from normal wear and deterioration occurring from use, accidents, neglect,
improper assembly, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable or proper maintenance, corrosion, any damage resulting from causes other than defects
in materials and workmanship; failure or loss by accident, alterations, repairs improperly performed, or replacement parts improperly installed,
modications not recommended or approved in writing by Speedplay, labor costs for removal, or compensation for inconvenience or loss of use
while the product is being repaired or replaced. This warranty also does not cover cosmetic imperfections in the surface nish, or appearance of the
product which were apparent or discoverable at the time of purchase, or damage during shipment of the product.
There are no warranties which extend beyond the face hereof. All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchant-
ability and tness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. With the exception of any warranties implied by state
law as hereby limited, the foregoing express limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar
obligations of manufacturer or seller. Speedplay is not liable for indirect or consequential damages in connection with the use of this product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
No person, independent representative, agent, distributor, dealer (including any Speedplay dealer) or company is authorized to change, modify
or extend the terms of this warranty in any manner whatsoever. This warranty gives you specic legal rights; you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

Ensure Cleat-to-Shoe Compatibility Prior to Installation
Shoes with a 3-Hole pattern require all four layers of the Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat (V.2 Black
Plastic Base Plate with factory-installed Blue 5-F and 5-R set of Snap Shims, Gray Spring Housing, Black Metal
Bottom Plate, and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover). The Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat
Set includes an additional set of Snap Shims, 6-F and 6-R Snap Shims, as an option. Your choice of Snap Shims
will depend on the radius of the curvature of the shoe sole. The Snap Shims, which can easily be removed from
and installed on the V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate, must be chosen to closely match the curvature of the shoe sole.
With Snap Shims mounted, the side of the V.2 Base Plate with the Snap Shims will have a curved prole and the
opposite side will be at. The curved side of the V.2 Base Plate mounts against the curved shoe sole. The shoe
sole must have a continuous curvature (radius) and be at from side-to-side at the Cleat-contact area to closely
match the contour of the V.2 Base Plate. Use the set of two (2) Blue 6-F and Blue 6-R Snap Shims if the shoe sole
radius is too small to conform to the factory installed standard Blue 5-F and Blue 5-R Snap Shims. If the curved
side of the V.2 Base Plate with either set of Snap Shims installed does not closely match the curvature of your
shoe sole, please call Speedplay for technical assistance. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats that are
mounted against a 3-hole curved shoe soles with a radius that is too large or too small will bow the Cleat either
inward or outward and the Cleat will not function properly. See WARNINGS under “General Safety Information”.
If you have any questions or concerns about 1) shoe compatibility, 2) the proper installation of the Speed-
play Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts on your shoes, or 3) if the curved side of the V.2 Black Plas-
tic Base Plate with either set of Snap Shims installed does not closely match the curvature of your shoe
sole, call Speedplay for technical assistance toll free at 1-800-468-6694 (PST) or 001-858-453-4707 (PST).
IMPORTANT
!
Walkable™ Cleat
Protector Shim
Kit. Part #14135
Shoe Radius Too Large Optimal Shoe Radius
Closely Matches Cleat Shoe Radius Too Small
General Safety Information
To Avoid Serious Injuries:
• Bicycle dealers -- be sure to give all instructions and warranty information to end customer.
• Riding bicycles is an inherently dangerous activity. All bicycle parts, both new and used, must be inspected care-
fully before use, and riders must exercise judgment as to the safety of each part. All bicycle components should be
inspected for safety on a regular basis, preferably before each ride.
• Pedals equipped with Titanium spindles have a rider weight limit of 185 pounds.
• Read all instructions carefully before using this product. Failure to follow these instructions and warning statements
before assembling and using this system may result in severe injury. Improper mounting and/or use of this product
can result in severe injury. Clipless Pedals are not for beginner riders.
• Recommended for recreational, noncompetitive road riding. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals are not intended
for off-road use.
• Speedplay Pedals are not equipped with reectors and are not intended for nighttime or other reduced visibility
riding conditions. Do not expect Speedplay Pedals to improve your chances of being seen in conditions of dark-
ness or reduced visibility. Always use a proper head light and tail light when riding at any time of reduced visibility.
• If you have any doubts about your ability to correctly install Speedplay Pedals or Cleats, or if you are unsure about
the extent of wear to any Speedplay Pedal or Cleat part, please return it to your dealer for proper installation or
inspection, or call Speedplay at 001-858-453-4707 (PST) or toll free at 1-800-468-6694 (PST). If you have any
questions or concerns about issues such as shoe compatibility, operating the release mechanism, the intended
use of the Pedals, or the maintenance of this product, call Speedplay.
• The LEFT and RIGHT Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats are different. Be sure to install the Cleat marked “LEFT”
on the LEFT shoe and the Cleat marked “RIGHT” on the RIGHT shoe. Before mounting Speedplay Cleats to any
shoe, make sure that the brand and model of shoe selected is compatible with Speedplay Cleats. Not all shoes are
compatible with Speedplay Cleats. Using Speedplay Cleats with shoes that are not compatible could cause the
Pedal System to disengage unexpectedly and cause a fall that could result in severe injury. For the most current
information on shoe compatibility, visit the Speedplay Road Shoe Compatibility Guide online at www.speedplay.
com or contact Speedplay, toll free, at 1-800-468-6694 (PST) or 001-858-453-4707 (PST).
• Be sure to use the correct length of Speedplay Cleat Mounting or Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws. Do not
use Speedplay Cleat Mounting or Cleat Fastening Screws that are too short to fully engage the threads of the
corresponding fastener located in the shoe. If the screws are too short, the screws may not sufciently engage
the corresponding threads causing the Cleat to come off of the shoe which can lead to a fall that can result in
severe injury. Only use Speedplay proprietary Cleat mounting hardware with Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats.
• NOTE: Do NOT use previous versions of Cleat Fastening Screws with the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats.
All previous versions of Cleat Fastening Screws are not compatible for use with Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats and can affect the engagement and retention of the Pedal System which can lead to a fall that can result
in severe injury.
• Always tighten the threaded screws or nuts on the Pedals and Cleats to the recommended torque settings for
each part. See Steps for Attaching Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats to the Shoes. For instructions for
Pedal Mounting, see the Product and Tech Library at www.speedplay.com. Over-tightening a threaded part
may cause serious damage to the part or prevent it from working properly. Under-tightening threaded parts can
cause a part to become loose and fall out. Either under-tightening or over-tightening a threaded part can lead to a
fall that can result in severe injury. Over-tightening Speedplay Cleat Fastening Screws prevents the springs from
operating properly, can affect engagement and retention, and can cause the springs to break, which can lead to a
fall that can result in severe injury.
• Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats require routine lubrication and clean-
ing to prevent serious injury while riding. See Instructions for Routine Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat
Maintenance. See Instructions for Quick and Easy Pedal Bearing Lubrication Using the Built-in Grease
Port in the Product and Tech Library at www.speedplay.com. Keep all Pedal and Cleat parts clean of debris and
properly lubricated to ensure proper engagement and release. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals require the
Cleat springs to be lubricated routinely with a dry-type lubricant. Ultra Light Action Series Pedals and Cleats wear
out over time and must be replaced. Never install cleats using any combination of new cleat parts and old
cleat parts. When replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts. To
prevent serious injury while riding, be sure your entire bicycle is adequately maintained and that all components
are correctly installed and adjusted.
• Never ride with Speedplay Pedals or Cleats that are improperly installed, modied or excessively worn. Re-
member to check the Cleats and Pedals periodically for wear. When parts exhibit noticeable “play” or are visibly
worn, replace them immediately. Never install cleats using any combination of new cleat parts and old cleat
parts. When replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts. A loose,
over-tightened, damaged, unlubricated, or worn part may cause the Pedal System to disengage unexpectedly and
cause a fall that could result in severe injury.
• Before your rst ride with these Pedals, you should engage and disengage each Pedal with one foot on the ground
on a level, safe place until you are adept and comfortable with all operations of the Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Pedal Systems. Whenever you ride at slow speed or whenever you are stopping, release your shoes from your
Pedals beforehand so that you can quickly place your foot on the ground at any time. Speedplay Pedals are not
designed to release automatically at times such as when falling off the bicycle. This is a safety measure to prevent
you from losing balance and falling off the bicycle as a result of your feet becoming accidentally released from the
Pedals.
• Do not attempt to engage Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats onto Speedplay X Pedals, Zero
or Zero Aero Pedals. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats and Pedal Systems are not designed
to be compatible with Speedplay X Series Pedals, Zero or Zero Aero Pedals. Use only Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats with Light Action or Ultra Light Action Pedals. Any effort to engage or use Light Action or
Ultra Light Action Pedals and Cleats with any other Speedplay Pedal System may cause permanent damage to
the Pedals or severe injury.
• Failure to follow these warning statements and instructions before assembling and using this Pedal System may
result in severe injury.
WARNING
!
Basic Operation
Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals are dual sided for convenient entry.
The safest way to engage the pedals is to keep one foot on the ground,
place your other foot on the pedal with the ball of your foot at and
push downward. Lowering your heel and adding a bit of a twist to the
downward push aids entry. No toe-in or heel-in technique is required.
It makes no difference what position the pedal is in when you step on
it because Ultra Light Action pedals are “self-locating” and “self-righting”.
Pedal release is accomplished by turning your heel outward while lifting
upward. Ultra Light Action Pedals are not designed to release automatically at
times such as when falling off the bicycle. See WARNINGS under GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION.
The term “Walkable™” does not imply that Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats
are designed or intended for prolonged walking. If prolonged walking is antici-
pated, you should use a recessed-cleat, MTB-type shoe and pedal system that is
designed specically for general walking conditions. Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats are intended for short distance, off-the-bike breaks; for improved traction at
trafc stops; and when walking on hard surfaces. Walkable™ Cleats are designed
to be used on clean surfaces such as oors or pavement. Walkable™ Cleats by
themselves do not protect the engagement mechanism from contamination. For
walking in dirty conditions, see “Cleat Buddies for Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats”
Pedal Mounting Instructions
Mount the Pedals to the bicycle crank arms. Use a 15mm open-ended wrench
to mount the Pedals on the crank arms. The right Pedal has right-hand threads
and the left Pedal has left-hand threads. Minimum tightening torque = 28.2 Nm
/ 250 inch pounds.
Twist Heel Out to Disengage
Step Down on Ball
of Foot to Engage
4-Hole Sole Mounting
Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Mounting with V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate
The Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat consists of four layers and is designed to t shoes with a 3-hole mount-
ing pattern and a curved sole. Shoes with a 3-hole pattern use all four layers of the Speedplay Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleat (V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate with factory-installed set of Blue 5-F and 5-R Snap Shims, Gray
Spring Housing, Black Metal Bottom Plate, and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover). Ultra Light Action
Walkable™ Cleats also t shoes with a at, 4-hole pattern. Shoes with a 4-hole pattern use only the three outer
layers (Gray Spring Housing, Black Metal Bottom Plate, and Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover) of the
Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat. See “Steps for Attaching Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats to the Shoes”.
All shoes with a 4-hole pattern must use the Speedplay Walkable™ Cleat Protector Shim Kit
(Part #14135 sold separately).
3-Hole Sole Mounting
Rev.2015.09.09 Web

the front mounting screw between the front 6-F Snap Shim and the shoe sole to further reduce the radius of the
Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat.
b) The outer at surface of the V.2 Base Plate is bowed inward: If the V.2 Base Plate is bowed inward in
the center, call Speedplay for technical assistance.
c) The V.2 Base Plate has a twist from front to back: If the V.2 Base Plate is twisted when mounted, the sup-
plied EXTRA SHIM must be installed between the shoe sole and the V.2 Base Plate. Place the EXTRA SHIM
under the appropriate rear mounting screw to raise the low side of the V.2 Base Plate to make it at.
The at contact surface of the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Spring Housing must t
at against the V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate when installing the Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate
for the Ultra Light Action Pedal System to engage securely and release properly.
5. The Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Spring Housing and Black Metal Bottom Plate t together to form
an assembly. Before joining the two parts together, verify that the Cleat Spring is installed into the Spring
Housing so that the stamped symbol on the spring is visible. Make sure the small locater pins protruding out
of each Spring Housing t properly into the corresponding alignment holes in each Black Metal Bottom Plate.
The word “LEFT” on the LEFT Spring Housing should be visible after the LEFT Metal Bottom Plate has been
correctly placed on the LEFT Spring Housing to form an assembly. The word “RIGHT” on the RIGHT Spring
Housing should be visible after the RIGHT Metal Bottom Plate has been correctly placed on the RIGHT Spring
Housing to form an assembly. Once each Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate are tted together, place the
Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate assembly marked “LEFT” on the V.2 Base Plate installed on the LEFT
shoe and place the Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate assembly marked “RIGHT” on the V.2 Base Plate
installed on the RIGHT shoe.
6. Thread, but do not fully tighten, the four (4) Walkable™ Cleat Fastening screws through the slots in the Metal
Bottom Plate and Spring Housing assembly on the LEFT shoe and into the threaded holes in the V.2 Black
Plastic Base Plate on the LEFT shoe. Repeat for the RIGHT shoe.
7. Side-to-side Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat adjustment - Once the LEFT Spring Housing and LEFT Met-
al Bottom Plate assembly are fastened to the V.2 Base Plate installed on the LEFT shoe, engage the shoe with
the LEFT cleat assembly onto the LEFT Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedal installed on your bicycle. Adjust
the LEFT Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate of the Cleat assembly from side-to-side to provide adequate
clearance between the toe box and the heel of the LEFT shoe and the crank arm of the bicycle. The toe box
of the shoe should clear the crank arm when releasing from the Pedal. The heel of the shoe should be clear of
the crank arm during the pedal stroke. Repeat for the RIGHT shoe. If the toe box or heel of your shoe does not
clear the crank arm of your bicycle, contact Speedplay for technical assistance.
NOTE: If a greater range of either inward or outward stance width is needed, Speedplay offers shorter and
longer spindle options for stainless steel pedals.
8. After side-to-side positioning of the LEFT Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat has been determined, fully
thread the four (4) Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the Metal Bottom
Plate. Tighten to 2.5 Nm / 22 inch pounds. If you do not have a torque wrench to tighten to Nm or inch
pounds, then tighten the slack out of each screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver until you feel a noticeable
pre-load resistance (notching) from the detents under the screw head biting into the Metal Bottom Plate. After
noticeable detent resistance is felt, tighten each screw no more than 1/4 turn (90 degrees). The correct length
of Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws must have a minimum of ve (5) full turns of thread engagement. Repeat
with the RIGHT shoe.
The Maximum Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screw Torque = 2.5 Nm / 22 inch pounds. DO
NOT over-tighten Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws. See WARNINGS under GENERAL SAFETY IN-
FORMATION. Fastening screws must be sufciently tightened to securely hold the cleat in place and
prevent the screws from loosening over time, however, DO NOT over-tighten the Walkable™ Cleat
Fastening Screws.
IF THE WALKABLE™ CLEAT FASTENING SCREWS ARE OVER-TIGHTENED, THE CLEAT
SPRINGS MAY BIND IN THE CLEAT AND NOT ENGAGE THE GROOVES IN THE PEDALS CORRECTLY,
AND INADVERTENT RELEASE MAY OCCUR CAUSING A FALL THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJU-
RY. See WARNINGS under GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.
Before your rst ride with the Ultra Light Action Pedal System, separately engage the LEFT shoe
with Cleat onto the LEFT Pedal and the RIGHT shoe with Cleat onto the RIGHT Pedal. When the Ultra Light
Action Walkable™ Cleats are mounted correctly, the Ultra Light Action Pedals should oat in the Ultra Light
Action Walkable™ Cleats with little resistance and should emit a crisp, audible snap when the cleat springs
engage the grooves of the pedals. SPEEDPLAY ULTRA LIGHT ACTION WALKABLE™ CLEATS MUST BE
PROPERLY MOUNTED OR INADVERTENT RELEASE MAY OCCUR CAUSING A FALL THAT COULD RE-
SULT IN SEVERE INJURY.
Checklist of Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Parts
1. Gray Spring Housings (1 Left, 1 Right)
2. Metal Bottom Plates (1 Left, 1 Right)
3. Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat
Covers (1 Left, 1 Right)
4. Cleat Buddies (2)
5. 5-F / 5-R Snap Shims (2 ea)*
6. 6-F / 6-R Snap Shims (2 ea)
7. Extra Shims (2)
8. 4x8.5mm Walkable™ Cleat Fastening
Screws (8)
9. Cleat Nuts (8)*
10. V.2 Black Plastic Base Plates (2)
11. 5mm Black Short Mounting Screws (6)
12. 5mm Silver Long Mounting Screws (6)
*Installed on V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate
1. 2. 3.
4.
5. 6. 7.
9.
10.
11.
12.
8.
Steps For Attaching Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats to The Shoes:
Using Shoes with 3-Hole Mounting Pattern
Use only Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws supplied with Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats. Do NOT use previous versions of Cleat Fastening Screws with the Ultra Light Action Walkable™
Cleats. All previous versions of Cleat Fastening Screws are not compatible for use with Ultra Light Action Walk-
able™ Cleats and can affect the engagement and retention of the Pedal System which can lead to a fall that can
result in severe injury. Never install cleats using any combination of new cleat parts and old cleat parts.
When replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts.
1. Select the LEFT cleat for the LEFT shoe and the RIGHT cleat for the RIGHT shoe. Determine which set of
Snap Shims is required for your shoes (set of 5-F and 5-R or set of 6-F and 6-R). For the most current informa-
tion on shoe compatibility, visit the Speedplay Road Shoe Compatibility Guide online at
www.speedplay.com or contact Speedplay for assistance. The Snap Shims are removable, curved, blue plastic
shims that snap onto the forward and rear ends of the underside of each V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate. The Snap
Shims allow the at V.2 Base Plate to closely match the curvature of the sole of most shoe brands. Remember,
the shoe sole must have a continuous curvature (radius) and be at from side-to-side at the Cleat-contact area
to closely match the contour of the V.2 Base Plate. The 5-F & 5-R Snap Shims are factory-installed on the V.2
Base Plate. If your shoes require the two (2) 6-F and two (2) 6-R Snap Shims, rst remove the two (2) 5-F and
two (2) 5-R Snap Shims by carefully prying them off each V.2 Base Plate, then install the two (2) 6-F and two
(2) 6-R Snap Shims. Be sure not to lose the four (4) nuts housed underneath the Snap Shims on each V.2 Base
Plate when exchanging one set of Snap Shims for another.
2. Select the proper length 5mm Cleat Mounting Screws (6) to attach the V.2 Base Plate to the shoe sole. (Black
= short screws; Silver = long screws.) The correct length of the 5mm Mounting Screws must have a minimum
of ve (5) full turns of thread engagement in the shoe sole. Use only the proprietary Speedplay 5mm Mounting
Screws provided with the Pedals as other screws will not work and may cause damage to the Cleats and Ped-
als. The Speedplay Black 5mm screws adequately thread into most shoe brands.
You must make sure to choose the proper length Speedplay 5mm Mounting Screws suited
for your brand and model of shoe. If the Speedplay 5mm Mounting Screws selected are too short to
sufciently engage the threads in the sole of your shoe, the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat may
pull away from the shoe unexpectedly, causing a fall that could result in severe injury. If the Speedplay
5mm Mounting Screws selected are too long for your shoe sole, the screws may protrude through the
threaded inserts in the sole and up into the foot bed of the shoe, causing discomfort when riding.
Never install cleats using any combination of new cleat parts and old cleat parts. When
replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat parts.
3. Place a V.2 Black Base Plate on the sole of the LEFT shoe and a V.2 Black Base Plate on the sole of the
RIGHT shoe. The slots in each V.2 Black Base Plate allow front-to-back Cleat adjustment.
4. Position each V.2 Black Base Plate centerline scribe mark over the ball of the foot or where personal prefer-
ence dictates. Insert the short, black Speedplay 5mm Cleat Mounting Screws (see 2. above) rst and tighten
the three (3) screws on each V.2 Base Plate securely with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. The correct length of the
5mm Cleat Mounting Screws must have a minimum of ve (5) full turns of thread engagement in the shoe sole.
If the short, black, 5mm Cleat Mounting Screws do not provide adequate threading, use the longer, silver, 5mm
Cleat Mounting Screws instead.
NOTE: If a greater range of either forward or rearward adjustment is needed, use the Speedplay Walkable™
Cleat Extender Base Plate Kit (Part #14250 sold separately) in place of the standard V.2 Base Plate.
DO NOT over-tighten -- Maximum Mounting Screw Torque is 4.0 Nm / 35 inch pounds.
Over-tightening the 5mm mounting screws may cause damage to the V.2 Base Plate. See WARNINGS under
“General Safety Information”.
Improperly Mounted V.2 Base Plate: The V.2 Base Plate is improperly mounted on the shoe
when using the factory-installed 5-F and 5-R Snap Shims if:
a) The outer at surface of the V.2 Base Plate is bowed outward:
If the V.2 Base Plate is bowed outward in the center, use the 6-F and 6-R set of Snap Shims, which is de-
signed to t a smaller radius sole curvature. Before installing the 6-F and 6-R Snap Shims, be sure to remove
the original factory mounted 5-F and 5-R Snap Shims from the V.2 Base Plate. If the V.2 Base Plate continues
to bow outward in the center when using the 6-F and 6-R Snap Shims, install the supplied EXTRA SHIM under
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Using Shoes with 4-Hole Mounting Pattern
1. Shoe soles with a 4-hole pattern eliminate the need for the standard V.2 Black Plastic Base Plate. For
shoes with a 4-hole pattern, the LEFT and RIGHT Gray Spring Housings t directly against the shoe sole.
Shoe soles with a 4-Hole pattern - These shoes require the Speedplay Walkable™ Cleat
Protector Shim Kit (Part #14135 sold separately) to be installed between the Spring Housing and the shoe
sole. If the Walkable™ Cleat Protector Shim Kit is not used, serious wear damage to the shoe sole
and the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat will result.
2. The Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Spring Housings and Black Metal Bottom Plates t together to
form an assembly. Before joining the two parts together, verify that the Cleat Spring is installed into the
Gray Spring Housing so that the stamped symbol on the spring is visible. Make sure the small locater pins
protruding out of each Spring Housing properly t into the corresponding alignment holes in each Metal
Bottom Plate. The word “LEFT” on the LEFT Spring Housing should be visible after the LEFT Metal Bottom
Plate has been correctly placed on the LEFT Spring Housing to form an assembly. The word “RIGHT” on
the RIGHT Spring Housing should be visible after the RIGHT Metal Bottom Plate has been correctly placed
on the RIGHT Spring Housing to form an assembly. Once each Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate are
tted together to form an assembly, place the Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate assembly marked
“LEFT” directly against the shoe sole of the LEFT shoe and place the Spring Housing and Metal Bottom
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Routine Ultra Light Action Pedal Bearing Lubrication
The precision bearings in Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals require greasing from time to time.
NOTE: Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedals require service if they either spin without the slight resis-
tance of the protective “O” ring or if any grinding sensation is detected.
NOTE: Always use a high quality WATERPROOF BEARING GREASE. Never use a liquid spray
lubricant or oil on Speedplay Pedal bearings. Speedplay recommends that the Ultra Light Action Pedal
bearings be greased with a pump-type grease gun at least every 2000 miles or every three months.
Pedals should always be lubricated immediately after riding in wet, rainy or unusually dusty condi-
tions. With sufcient grease present, the pedal should not spin freely. The pedal should always have a small
amount of resistance as a result of grease. If the pedal rotates freely by more than one half turn, the pedal
needs greasing.
NOTE: Damage due to the lack of lubrication is not covered by Speedplay’s warranty policy. Speedplay
Grease Guns and Grease are available from Speedplay retailers or call Speedplay at 1-800-468-6694 (PST).
Instructions for Quick and Easy Pedal Bearing Lubrication Using the Built-in
Grease Port
Note: Do not try to remove the needle bearing from the alloy sleeve (Cr-Mo) or pedal body (S/S or Ti). The
needle bearing is permanently bonded into the alloy sleeve(Cr-Mo) or pedal body (S/S or Ti) and cannot
be removed without damaging components.
Use Grease Only! Never use oil or spray lubes on bearings.
1. Remove the Grease-Port Screw with a #1 Phillips screw driver.
2. Insert needle-type grease injector gun into grease port hole.
3. Pump gun slowly while turning Ultra Light Action Pedal body slowly until clean grease is visible at spindle end
of Pedal body.
4. Wipe off excess grease and reinstall Grease-Port Screw. Note: Over-tightening the Grease-Port Screw may
strip the threads of the dust cap.
NOTE: Damage due to the lack of lubrication is not covered by Speedplay’s warranty policy. Speedplay
recommends that the Ultra Light Action Pedal bearings be greased with a pump-type grease gun at least
every 2000 miles or every three months. Pedals should always be lubricated immediately after riding in
wet, rainy or unusually dusty conditions.
Speedplay Grease Guns (part #13175) and replacement
3oz. Grease Tube (part #13560) are available from Speedplay
retailers or call Speedplay at 1-800-468-6694 (PST).
Speedplay Pedal Systems are high performance products.
Like all high performance products, Speedplay Pedal Systems
require care and maintenance. For a long life and to keep the
system functioning as designed, maintain the pedals and cleats
as recommended.
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Plate assembly marked “RIGHT” directly against the shoe sole of the RIGHT shoe. Remember, for shoe
soles with a 4-hole mounting pattern, you MUST use the Speedplay Walkable™ Cleat Protector
Shim Kit (Part # 14135 sold separately). See 1. Above.
3. Thread, but do not fully tighten, the four (4) 4x8.5mm Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws through the
slots in the Metal Bottom Plate and Spring Housing and into the threaded holes in the LEFT shoe. The
combined Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate provide side-to-side adjustment of the Cleat. Repeat
for the RIGHT shoe.
If the threaded inserts in the shoe sole slots are recessed below the surface of the
shoe sole, special longer Speedplay 4x9.5mm Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws (Part # 14140
sold separately) or 4x12mm Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws (Part # 14150 sold separately)
may be needed to provide adequate thread engagement, i.e. ve (5) full turns. See WARNINGS un-
der "General Safety Information". If you have any questions or concerns about whether the Ultra Light
Action Walkable™ Cleat is properly installed on your shoes or which longer screw kit should be used, call
Speedplay for technical assistance.
4. Side-to-side Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat adjustment - Once the LEFT Spring Housing and
LEFT Metal Bottom Plate assembly are fastened to the LEFT shoe sole, engage the shoe with the LEFT
cleat assembly onto the LEFT Speedplay Ultra Light Action Pedal installed on your bicycle. Adjust the
LEFT Spring Housing and Metal Bottom Plate assembly from side-to-side to provide adequate clearance
between the toe box and heel of the LEFT shoe and the crank arm of the bicycle. The heel of the shoe
should be clear of the crank arm during the pedal stroke. Repeat for the RIGHT shoe. If the toe box or heel
of your shoe does not clear the crank arm of your bicycle, call Speedplay for technical assistance. NOTE:
If a greater range of either inward or outward stance width is needed, Speedplay offers shorter and longer
spindle options for stainless steel pedals.
5. After side-to-side positioning of the LEFT Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat has been determined,
fully thread the four (4) 4x8.5mm Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws [or longer screws if required, Part
#14140 (4x9.5mm Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws) or Part #14150 (4x12mm Walkable™ Cleat Fas-
tening Screws)] with a #2 Phillips screwdriver into the Metal Bottom Plate. Tighten to 2.5 Nm / 22 inch
pounds. If you do not have a torque wrench to tighten to Nm or inch pounds, then tighten the slack
out of each screw with a #2 Phillips screwdriver until you feel a noticeable pre-load resistance (notching)
from the detents under the screw head biting into the Metal Bottom Plate. After noticeable detent resis-
tance is felt, tighten each screw no more than 1/4 turn (90 degrees). The correct length of the Walkable™
Cleat Fastening Screws must have a minimum of ve (5) full turns of thread engagement in the shoe sole.
Repeat with the RIGHT shoe.
Maximum Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screw Torque = 2.5 Nm / 22 inch pounds. DO
NOT over-tighten Walkable™ Cleat Fastening Screws. See WARNINGS under GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION. Fastening screws must be sufciently tightened to securely hold the cleat in place
and prevent the screws from loosening over time, however, DO NOT over-tighten the Walkable™
Cleat Fastening Screws.
IF THE SPEEDPLAY 4X8.5MM WALKABLE™ CLEAT FASTENING SCREWS OR LON-
GER FASTENING SCREWS ARE OVER-TIGHTENED, THE CLEAT SPRINGS MAY BIND IN THE
CLEAT AND NOT ENGAGE THE PEDALS CORRECTLY, AND INADVERTENT RELEASE MAY OC-
CUR CAUSING A FALL THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY. See WARNINGS under GENER-
AL SAFETY INFORMATION.
Before your rst ride with the Ultra Light Action Pedal System, separately engage the LEFT
shoe with Cleat onto the LEFT Pedal and the RIGHT shoe with Cleat onto the RIGHT Pedal. When the
Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats are mounted correctly, the Ultra Light Action Pedal should oat in
the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat with little resistance and should emit a crisp, audible snap when
the cleat springs engage the grooves of the pedals. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats
Must Be Properly Mounted Or Inadvertent Release May Occur Causing A Fall That Could Result
In Severe Injury.
Leg-Length Discrepancy?
The Speedplay Walkable™ Cleat Leg-Length Shim Kits (part #14160 sold separately) can be used to shim the
Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat in 1/3 cm (~1/8 inch) increments to correct leg length discrepancies.
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Cleat Buddies for Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats
Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats do not protect the engagement mechanism of the Cleat from dirt con-
tamination. Each set of Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats includes a pair of Speedplay Cleat Buddies
that are designed to protect the engagement cavity of the Walkable™ Cleats when walking in dirt, mud,
sand, and gravel, which can clog the cleat cavity and prevent secure engagement.
To Install and Lock In Cleat Buddies:
1. Place the Cleat Buddy into the cleat cavity with the handle pointing toward the sides of your shoe.
2. Twist the handle clockwise until the handle faces towards the front of your shoe.
To Unlock and Remove Cleat Buddies:
3. Twist the handle counterclockwise and lift to remove.
To Store Cleat Buddies While Riding:
• Align handles so they are perpendicular, then snap together and store in your pocket.
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Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover Installation
After all hardware portions of the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats are properly positioned and secure-
ly fastened, the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Covers can be installed.
Be sure to install the Cover marked “LEFT” on the left Cleat and the Cover marked
“RIGHT” on the right Cleat.
Installation of the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Cover onto the Metal Bottom Plate of the Cleat is
similar to installing a tire bead (edge of the tire) onto a bicycle wheel rim.
1) Starting at the inner rear edge of the Walkable™ Cleat Cover, seat the inner edge of the Cover
onto the perimeter edge of the Metal Bottom Plate.
2) Carefully stretch the Cover around the perimeter of the Bottom Plate until the Cover is fully seated
over the edge of the Bottom Plate. Important – Before use, check that the Walkable™ Cleat
Cover is securely attached to the Bottom plate.
3) After two weeks of use, remove the Walkable™ Cleat Covers and re-check that the four (4) Walk-
able™ Cleat Fastening Screws on each Cleat continue to be tightened to the recommended mounting
torque of 2.5 Nm / 22 inch pounds.
Note – Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Covers do not t onto Speedplay’s original Light Action
or Ultra Light Action Cleats. Speedplay Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Covers t only Speed-
play Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats.
Routine Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat Maintenance
Ultra Light Action Pedals require the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleat springs and pedal engagement
edges to be lubricated routinely with Speedplay SP-LUBE (Part #13800) or other dry-type (PTFE) lubri-
cant preferably every one or two rides. Routine lubrication extends the life and is necessary for the perfor-
mance of Speedplay Pedal Systems. Wet lubricants (oil, WD-40 etc.) are not recommended as they
attract dirt which accelerates wear. Lack of lubrication (and/or over-tightening) can prevent the springs
from opening properly during engagement and can cause jammed springs to break over time. NOTE:
Damage as a result of lack of lubrication or improper installation is not covered by Speedplay’s
warranty policy.
If for any reason the Ultra Light Action Cleat Springs should become clogged with
debris and do not open and close completely, the spring cavities must be cleaned thoroughly and
relubricated before riding so that the springs can open and close properly. RIDING WITH CLEAT
SPRINGS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULT ENGAGEMENT, DIFFICULT DIS-
ENGAGEMENT OR INADVERTENT RELEASE CAUSING A FALL THAT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY. Any part of the Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats or Ultra Light Action Pedals showing dam-
age or noticeable wear should be replaced immediately. Never install cleats using any combination of
new cleat parts and old cleat parts. When replacing cleats, replace all used parts with new Ultra Light
Action Walkable™ Cleat parts. It is recommended that Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats be replaced
at least every 3000-5000 miles of use or whenever the parts show visible wear. If you have any questions
or concerns about the maintenance of Ultra Light Action Walkable™ Cleats or whether your Ultra Light
Action Walkable™ Cleats should be replaced, call Speedplay for technical assistance.
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