{"product_id":"shimano-cleat-adapter-smsh40-spd","title":"Shimano Cleat Adapter SMSH40 SPD","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"36\" data-section-id=\"omgrmh\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eShimano SM-SH40 SPD Cleat Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"53\" data-section-id=\"c32iwk\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"214\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"77\" data-start=\"58\"\u003eShimano SM-SH40\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"123\" data-start=\"83\"\u003ecleat adapter platform (pontoon kit)\u003c\/strong\u003e used on cycling shoes to improve how \u003cstrong data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eSPD 2-bolt cleats interact with road-style shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"216\"\u003eIt is not a cleat itself. Instead, it is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"317\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eplastic base that mounts under or around the SPD cleat\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a more stable walking surface and protecting the shoe sole and cleat system.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"406\"\u003eIt’s mainly used when you want to run \u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"444\"\u003eSPD mountain bike cleats on road shoes that support multiple mounting patterns (3-bolt + 2-bolt)\u003c\/strong\u003e or when you want better walkability and cleat protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"604\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"625\" data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"609\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"626\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"695\" data-section-id=\"esmops\" data-start=\"626\"\u003eCreates a \u003cstrong data-end=\"695\" data-start=\"638\"\u003estable platform (“pontoon” support) around SPD cleats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"748\" data-section-id=\"1q9vp2i\" data-start=\"696\"\u003eImproves \u003cstrong data-end=\"748\" data-start=\"707\"\u003ewalking comfort and grip off the bike\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"799\" data-section-id=\"2uln9\" data-start=\"749\"\u003eHelps \u003cstrong data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eprotect cleats and shoe sole from wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"856\" data-section-id=\"1oddppv\" data-start=\"800\"\u003eReduces pressure on \u003cstrong data-end=\"856\" data-start=\"822\"\u003ecarbon or composite shoe soles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-section-id=\"ts5e6x\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eWorks with \u003cstrong data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eShimano SPD 2-bolt systems (SH51 \/ SH56 cleats)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-section-id=\"18gexgc\" data-start=\"922\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"933\"\u003emounting hardware and screws\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1014\" data-section-id=\"1czzze3\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eDesigned as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"982\"\u003edurable plastic support base\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1039\" data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1096\" data-section-id=\"1wgolgy\" data-start=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPD cleat platform \/ adapter plate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1158\" data-section-id=\"8x1urh\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003eSystem Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano SPD (2-bolt MTB cleats)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1217\" data-section-id=\"1t1sl0q\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced plastic \/ PU-coated composite\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1292\" data-section-id=\"pxudrx\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attaches to shoe sole using existing SPD mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1351\" data-section-id=\"jy325g\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of adapter plates + mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1438\" data-section-id=\"1txftre\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1372\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Road shoes with multi-pattern (SPD-SL + SPD) or SPD-ready soles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1505\" data-section-id=\"zfoaa3\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleat protection + walking stability enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1549\" data-section-id=\"pc4cz4\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eWhat It Does (Simple Explanation)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003eNormally, SPD cleats sit slightly exposed under the shoe → hard to walk on.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1697\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003eWith the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eSM-SH40\u003c\/strong\u003e, the cleat sits inside a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eraised platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, so:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1812\" data-start=\"1698\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1742\" data-section-id=\"1kngldh\" data-start=\"1698\"\u003eyou walk on plastic instead of metal bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1770\" data-section-id=\"1ifdwt\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003ethe cleat is less exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1812\" data-section-id=\"19x1s7m\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003ethe shoe feels more stable off the bike\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1814\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1846\" data-section-id=\"lom3wk\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eWho Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1899\" data-section-id=\"o0fk19\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003eCyclists using \u003cstrong data-end=\"1899\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eSPD pedals but road-style 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