Ritchey SPD Cleats

[paddy01]

I've got some Ritchey clipless pedals (red colour) from the mid 90's.

From what I've read they're an early version which may work with Shimano cleats but opinion is divided and there's several reports of getting shimano cleated shoes stuck in them.

Sooo, being the big girls blouse that I am I was wondering whether anyone knew where I might be able to get some of the early Ritchey cleats to go with these?

Cheers

Paddy

P.S. Apologies for the rather mundane questions, not exactly making a blazing entrance as a new member. I'll try to do better in future [/i]

 

[Pickle]

P.S. Apologies for the rather mundane questions, not exactly making a blazing entrance as a new member. I'll try to do better in future [/i]

You should be ok with Shimano cleats, I've always heard they're compatable. I can only suggest you find a soft bit of grass, or try one at a time!

 

[Easy_Rider]

Says here they are
MBUK March '95

 

[paddy01]

Says here they are
MBUK March '95

Woo hoo! Nice one!

Time to toddle off and pick up some shoes and cleats

 

[Agency_Scum]

Rode them for years and I only use Shimano cleats and with NO problems.

 

[RockiMtn]

sorry to bring up an old thread...

they don't seem 100% compatible for me. I have two sets of shoes with both the original 747 and ritchey cleats. the ritchey cleats seems to work fine for both sets of peddles, but the 747 cleats get stuck trying to enter/exit the ritchey pedals. maybe i need to just loosen the engagement a little on the ritchey pedals.

 

[Pickle]

I remember that test well. Loved the look of the red Ritcheys.

My LBS still has some NOS Ritchey clipless pedals in yellow for sale.

The original price of the XT SPD's is a little :shock: Mine are still working flawlessly even today

 

[RockiMtn]

went for a offroad ride on Monday with DoctorRad at Porcupine Ridge, who's visiting Ontario. Usually I slap on the Shimano SPDs. But I forgot to swap out and had the Ritcheys on. I swear I had tougher time engaging Ritcheys after a while, as opposed to my Shimano.

or maybe i just had a bad day and just sucked! none the less, it was a good ride!

 

[RockiMtn]

a little tidbit i found in the FAQ on the Ritchey site, under the "What Cleats should I use?":

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/faqs.phtml#257

 

[cchris2lou]

it works , but not perfect .