I bought the Cleat Locks for my son, who competes in track cycling, mainly endurance events but also team sprint. Our main concern was preventing an accidental cleat release during the very high torque of a standing team sprint start.
What I really like about this product is the simple mechanical solution. Rather than just increasing pedal spring tension, the Cleat Locks physically secure the cleat and completely eliminate float when locked.
Velobike also kindly confirmed that the system works with Shimano yellow, blue and red SPD-SL cleats. My son normally uses blue cleats, so this allows him to keep his usual cleat position and float for endurance events, while using the Cleat Locks when maximum security is required for team sprint.
The design is clever, beautifully engineered and very specific to the needs of track cyclists. It is exactly the kind of product that solves a small but very important problem that conventional road equipment does not address.
Very impressed with both the product and Velobike’s helpful technical support.