While there are now many clipless pedal systems to choose from, Shimano's SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) remains the standard. Now, thanks to a new SPD cleat, pedal engagement should be easier than ...

The water, mud, sand and grit that make cyclocross fun also make it hard on equipment, including shoes. Recently I had to accept that I’d utterly destroyed my favorite cyclocross shoes and had to ...

I can recall the moment quite vividly. My buddies and I were attempting to cycle from NYC up to Cold Spring, a 62-mile journey. We’d already repaired a couple of flat tires when, 20 miles in, I ...

The new cleat promises quicker, more forgiving clip-ins, but its benefits might be lost on long-time SPD users.