Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to try out these eagle cleats for a while now. I heard good things, so I finally decided to give it a shot. First off, I had to get my hands on a pair. I went to my local bike shop – you know, the one down on Elm Street. They didn’t have them in stock. Bummer.
So, next thing, I tried another store. Nothing. I was starting to get frustrated. How hard is it to get some decent cleats?
The Search Continues
Finally, I went online, started browsing, checked out a few forums for recommendations, and boom, found a sporting goods store that had them, about an hour’s drive away. I called ahead, made sure they had my size, and made the trip. I wasn’t going to be denied this time.
Got there, grabbed the cleats, and rushed back home. Time to install these bad boys.
Getting Them On
Getting the old cleats off my shoes was a bit of a pain. Seriously, those screws were in there tight. I struggled a bit, used a better screwdriver, and finally got them loose. Phew!
- First, I lined up the new cleats roughly where the old ones were.
- Then, I put in the screws and tightened them just a bit.
- After that, I hopped on my bike and clipped in.
I made some minor adjustments. Back and forth a few times. Finally I got it dialed in and tightened the screws all the way.
The First Ride
First ride, I gotta say, I was impressed. I felt way more connected to the pedals. My pedal stroke felt smoother, more efficient. Uphill climbs were noticeably easier. The power transfer, you could really feel it. Definitely a noticeable improvement.
So, yeah, the eagle cleats? Totally worth the hassle of finding them and getting them on. If you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it. You might be surprised, just like I was. That’s my little adventure with these cleats, hopefully it’s helpful for anyone thinking about trying them out.
