Who it's for
Good fit
- Speedplay riders replacing stripped, seized or corroded cleat screws
- Riders adding a shim or wedge who need a longer screw than stock
- Bike fitters and households with several Speedplay riders
Look elsewhere if
- 2-bolt SPD-style or 3-bolt road cleats, which use M5 bolts
- Older Speedplay cleats that use flat (countersunk) head screws
Compatibility
- Cleats
- Wahoo Speedplay Standard Tension and Easy Tension cleats (4-hole)
- Pedals
- Any Speedplay pedal using those cleats: Zero, Comp, Aero, Nano, Powrlink Zero
- Mounting
- Into a 4-hole Speedplay sole or the Speedplay 3-hole adapter
- Other lengths
- BikeFit also lists an 11 mm walkable Speedplay screw and an assorted cleat screw kit
- Driver
- Phillips screwdriver or bit
Pros and cons
Pros
- Correct M4 x 0.7 thread for Speedplay 4-hole cleats
- Recessed head suits the walkable Speedplay cleat design
- 25 screws covers several cleat swaps or riders
- Pairs with BikeFit's Speedplay shims and wedges
Cons
- Too long for some setups without a shim; check before fitting
- Phillips heads can cam out if the bit is worn or the wrong size
- Far more screws than one rider needs at once
What it is
This is a bulk pack of replacement screws for Speedplay cleats. Wahoo Speedplay cleats screw to the shoe (or to the 3-hole adapter) with four M4 x 0.7 screws in a square pattern, and these are 13 mm long with a Phillips recessed head, the head style BikeFit lists for walkable-type Speedplay cleats.
They fit the current black Standard Tension and gray Easy Tension cleats. They are not for 2-bolt or 3-bolt cleats, which use M5 bolts.
How to screw cleats on: choosing the right length
The right screw passes through the cleat (plus any shim or wedge) and engages plenty of thread, without bottoming out before it clamps the cleat.
- Measure what you have. Take out one original screw and measure it from under the head to the tip.
- Add any new spacers. BikeFit’s rule for shims is simple: add the shim’s thickness to your existing screw length to get the new length.
- Test by hand. A correct screw threads in by hand most of the way, then tightens firmly with the head seated on the cleat.
- Watch for bottoming out. If the screw stops turning before the head clamps the cleat, it is too long; the cleat will stay loose however hard you turn. Go shorter.
- Watch for too few threads. If the screw only catches for a couple of turns, it is too short and can strip the insert under load. Go longer.
BikeFit also lists an 11 mm walkable Speedplay screw and an assorted kit, so measure your stack rather than guessing.
Torque and thread locker
BikeFit’s listing does not state a torque, so use the figure in your cleat instructions. Tighten in a cross pattern in two or three passes so the cleat seats evenly, then recheck after the first ride.
Some cleat screws come with a pre-applied thread-locking patch. If your instructions call for thread locker, use a medium-strength, removable grade sparingly.
Why cleat screw heads strip
Rounded Phillips heads are a familiar Speedplay cleat problem, and they usually have one of these causes:
- Wrong or worn bit. A bit that does not fill the cross slips and chews the head. Use a fresh, correctly sized Phillips bit.
- Grit in the head. Walking packs dirt into recessed heads. Pick it out before you put a driver in.
- Corrosion. Sweat and road salt seize screws into inserts over a season. Remove and refit screws at least once a year.
- Overtightening. Small M4 screws strip heads and threads quickly. Stop at the specified torque.
- Not pushing straight. Keep the driver in line with the screw and press firmly while turning.
If a head is already rounded, a wide rubber band between bit and screw or a screw extractor usually gets it out; then replace all four screws.
Covers help here too: the Wahoo Speedplay Cleat Cover keeps grit out of the screw heads as well as the cleat. Shims, wedges and other bolts are in cleat hardware, and more BikeFit fitting parts are on the BikeFit brand page.
Alternatives to consider
BikeFit Speedplay cleat screws, 11mm
Shorter screw for setups where 13 mm would bottom out
Wahoo Speedplay Cleat Cover
Keeps grit out of the screw heads and cleat, which prevents most stripped heads
BikeFit Cleat Screw Kit (assorted)
Mixed lengths if you are unsure which you need
Wahoo Speedplay Standard Tension cleats
If the cleats themselves are worn, replace cleats and screws together
BikeFit Cleat Screws, 13mm, Wahoo Speedplay Compatible (25-Pack): FAQ
What size screws do Speedplay cleats use?
Current Wahoo Speedplay cleats use M4 x 0.7 screws in a 4-hole pattern. Length depends on whether you mount to a 4-hole sole or the 3-hole adapter, and on any shims.
How tight should Speedplay cleat screws be?
BikeFit's listing does not give a torque figure, so use the value printed in your Wahoo cleat instructions and tighten in a cross pattern. Overtightening small M4 screws is the most common way to strip them.
Should I use thread locker on cleat screws?
Follow the cleat instructions. If they call for it, use a medium-strength, removable grade; never a high-strength grade, or the next removal will strip the head.
Do these fit Shimano or Look cleats?
No. SPD, SPD-SL and Look cleats use larger M5 bolts. See cleat hardware for those.