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Shimano · SPD cleats
An easier-entry SPD cleat that keeps the familiar single-release exit Shimano riders already know.
$34.99
PriceIn stock, ready to ship
If you want SPD cleats that are simpler to clip into without changing the way you unclip, this is the smart Shimano option. The CL-MT001 gives you multiple entry angles with the same heel-out single-release feel many riders already trust, so it suits everything from trail bikes to gravel and commuting shoes.
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Price
$34.99
Entry mode
Multiple entry mode
Release mode
Single release mode
Use
Trail / Enduro SPD cleat
The Shimano CL-MT001 is the updated SPD cleat for riders who want quicker, less fussy engagement while keeping a familiar Shimano release feel. Instead of needing a strict toe-first motion every time, this cleat is designed for multi-directional entry, so you can clip in front-first, rear-first or with a more direct stomp-in action. That makes it especially handy when starts are rushed, terrain is awkward, or you’ve just had a foot down in a technical section.
What we like is that Shimano hasn’t turned this into a completely different system. Once you’re clipped in, the feel stays close to a classic SPD setup, with 4° of float and a single-release action that only releases with a heel-out twist. For experienced SPD riders, that means almost no relearning; for newer riders, it can make engagement feel less precise and less intimidating, even though the exit remains the more secure single-release style.
The cleat shape is also slimmer and more tapered at the front, which helps with quieter, easier walking off the bike. Just note that this version is supplied without a cleat nut, and Shimano also notes that pedal contact can vary a bit depending on your shoe tread condition and pedal body size. If you’re already on Shimano SPD pedals and 2-bolt SPD shoes, this is a straightforward upgrade path with better entry versatility and no ecosystem drama.
Ideal for SPD riders who want faster, easier clip-in on trail, enduro, gravel, cyclocross or commuting setups without giving up Shimano’s more secure heel-out release.
Multi-entry engagement
You can engage the cleat with more than the traditional toe-first motion, which helps when starts are messy or you need to get clipped back in quickly.
Single-release exit
Release stays familiar and secure: twist your heel outward to unclip, with no change to the classic Shimano single-release behaviour.
Backwards-compatible SPD fit
Works with existing Shimano SPD pedals and shoes, so you can update your cleats without changing the rest of your setup.
Tapered walking shape
The thinner, tapered cleat profile is designed to make walking easier and quieter off the bike.
4° float feel
Keeps the small amount of free movement many SPD riders want for comfort without feeling vague under load.
Useful for technical re-engagements
A practical choice for riders who dab often, remount in a hurry, or clip in on uneven ground.
Trail and enduro ready
Built for Shimano’s trail and enduro SPD use, but equally sensible for gravel, cyclocross and everyday SPD riding.
Pair supplied without cleat nut
Good to know before you order: this cleat set does not include the cleat nut.
This New Cycling Cleat Changes Everything? Shimano CL-MT001 Multi-Entry Cleat
The Cycle Workshop
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Shimano is a Japanese component brand founded in 1921 in Sakai, Osaka. The company began with bicycle component manufacturing and has grown into a global business focused on bicycle components, fishing tackle and rowing equipment, while keeping its headquarters in Sakai. In cycling, Shimano is best known for building complete component ecosystems that span road, mountain, gravel, commuting and e-bike use. Its range covers drivetrains, brakes, wheels, pedals, shoes and related parts, and the brand has had a long presence in Australia through a local business established in Sydney in 1992.
Shimano · SPD cleats
An easier-entry SPD cleat that keeps the familiar single-release exit Shimano riders already know.
$34.99
In stockEntry mode
Multiple entry mode
Release mode
Single release mode
Use
Trail / Enduro SPD cleat
Compatibility
SHIMANO SPD pedals & shoes
If you want SPD cleats that are simpler to clip into without changing the way you unclip, this is the smart Shimano option. The CL-MT001 gives you multiple entry angles with the same heel-out single-release feel many riders already trust, so it suits everything from trail bikes to gravel and commuting shoes.
The Shimano CL-MT001 is the updated SPD cleat for riders who want quicker, less fussy engagement while keeping a familiar Shimano release feel. Instead of needing a strict toe-first motion every time, this cleat is designed for multi-directional entry, so you can clip in front-first, rear-first or with a more direct stomp-in action. That makes it especially handy when starts are rushed, terrain is awkward, or you’ve just had a foot down in a technical section.
What we like is that Shimano hasn’t turned this into a completely different system. Once you’re clipped in, the feel stays close to a classic SPD setup, with 4° of float and a single-release action that only releases with a heel-out twist. For experienced SPD riders, that means almost no relearning; for newer riders, it can make engagement feel less precise and less intimidating, even though the exit remains the more secure single-release style.
The cleat shape is also slimmer and more tapered at the front, which helps with quieter, easier walking off the bike. Just note that this version is supplied without a cleat nut, and Shimano also notes that pedal contact can vary a bit depending on your shoe tread condition and pedal body size. If you’re already on Shimano SPD pedals and 2-bolt SPD shoes, this is a straightforward upgrade path with better entry versatility and no ecosystem drama.
Ideal for SPD riders who want faster, easier clip-in on trail, enduro, gravel, cyclocross or commuting setups without giving up Shimano’s more secure heel-out release.
Multi-entry engagement
You can engage the cleat with more than the traditional toe-first motion, which helps when starts are messy or you need to get clipped back in quickly.
Single-release exit
Release stays familiar and secure: twist your heel outward to unclip, with no change to the classic Shimano single-release behaviour.
Backwards-compatible SPD fit
Works with existing Shimano SPD pedals and shoes, so you can update your cleats without changing the rest of your setup.
Tapered walking shape
The thinner, tapered cleat profile is designed to make walking easier and quieter off the bike.
4° float feel
Keeps the small amount of free movement many SPD riders want for comfort without feeling vague under load.
Useful for technical re-engagements
A practical choice for riders who dab often, remount in a hurry, or clip in on uneven ground.
Trail and enduro ready
Built for Shimano’s trail and enduro SPD use, but equally sensible for gravel, cyclocross and everyday SPD riding.
Pair supplied without cleat nut
Good to know before you order: this cleat set does not include the cleat nut.
This New Cycling Cleat Changes Everything? Shimano CL-MT001 Multi-Entry Cleat
The Cycle Workshop