Take the guesswork out of cleat placement with the Shimano TL-SH11 Cleat Setting Tool — a professional-grade fitting instrument engineered to deliver precise, repeatable cleat positioning across all three critical adjustment axes. Ideal for bike fitting studios, workshops, and riders who demand consistency.

Highlights

• Three-axis adjustment: Optimises cleat position across longitudinal (fore/aft), lateral, and angular (foot rotation) directions for a truly dialled fit.
• Copy and transfer settings: Measures existing cleat positions and reproduces them accurately — invaluable when fitting new shoes or replacing worn cleats.
• Consistent, repeatable results: Eliminates measurement error, ensuring every cleat lands in exactly the right position every time.
• Broad compatibility: Works with all Shimano SPD-SL (3-bolt) shoes and Shimano SPD shoes with PU outsoles.
• Professional workshop standard: The go-to cleat tool for professional bike fitters and Shimano-authorised service centres worldwide.

Precision Fitting for Comfort and Performance

Cleat position has a direct impact on knee health, power transfer, and long-ride comfort. Even small misalignments in fore/aft position, lateral stance width, or foot angle can lead to knee pain, numb feet, or inefficient pedalling. The TL-SH11 addresses all three variables simultaneously, allowing fitters to make incremental, measurable adjustments rather than relying on estimation.

Copy Settings Between Shoes

One of the most practical features of the TL-SH11 is its ability to record and replicate a rider's optimal cleat position. When a rider upgrades to a new pair of shoes or needs worn cleats replaced, the tool transfers the exact settings — saving fitting time, preserving comfort, and maintaining the rider's established biomechanical position.

Compatibility & Fit

Compatible with all Shimano SPD-SL shoes (3-bolt mounting pattern) and Shimano SPD shoes featuring PU outsoles, including models SH-XC90, SH-XC70, SH-XC61, SH-XC51, SH-XC51N, SH-XC31, SH-WM83, and SH-WM53. Works with all Shimano SPD-SL cleat variants: SM-SH10, SM-SH11, and SM-SH12.