Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Multi-Release Cleat
£19.99
Shimano’s SPD multi-release cleat, built for easy, confident release — twist your foot in either direction or lift and twist your heel to clip out. A 13-degree clip-out angle and multi-release design make it a strong choice for anyone new to clipless pedals, or riders who want a quicker, more forgiving release on technical terrain.
Key Features
- Multi-release functionality — clip out by twisting your foot in either direction, or by lifting and twisting your heel
- 13-degree clip-out angle — beginner-friendly, easier release than fixed-angle cleats
- Heat-treated forged steel construction — durable, built for harsh riding conditions
- Compatible with nearly all Shimano SPD pedals — works alongside pedal-side micro-adjustment for a fully customisable release
- 2-bolt cleat design — standard SPD mounting
Description
Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Multi-Release Cleat
An easy-release SPD cleat for confident clipping out
The SM-SH56 is a 2-bolt SPD cleat designed around one main goal: making it easy to get out of your pedal when you need to. Multi-release functionality means you can twist your foot in either direction, or lift and twist your heel, to disengage — rather than being limited to a single release direction.
Combined with a 13-degree clip-out angle, this makes the SM-SH56 a genuinely beginner-friendly cleat, and a sensible choice for riders with limited knee mobility who need a more forgiving release than a fixed-angle cleat allows.
Durable, adjustable engagement
Built from heat-treated forged steel, these cleats are engineered to hold up to demanding riding conditions while still delivering secure cleat-to-pedal engagement. They’re compatible with nearly all Shimano SPD pedals, which allow micro-adjustment of clip-in/clip-out effort — so the cleat and pedal work together to let you dial in exactly how easy or firm you want the engagement to be.
Who it suits
Riders new to clipless pedals, anyone with limited knee mobility who needs an easier release, and mountain bike or gravel riders who want a more forgiving multi-directional release on technical terrain.
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What makes this cleat "multi-release"?
You can clip out by twisting your foot in either direction, or by lifting and twisting your heel — rather than being limited to one release motion. This makes it easier and more forgiving than a fixed-angle, single-direction cleat.
Is this a good cleat for someone new to clipless pedals?
Yes — the 13-degree clip-out angle and multi-release design are specifically aimed at making release easier and less intimidating for beginners.
I have limited knee mobility — will this help?
Yes — Shimano specifically markets this cleat for riders with limited knee mobility, since the multi-release design reduces the twisting force needed to clip out compared to a standard fixed-release cleat.
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