I think you’ll find very few pro road or xc riders do that ball of the foot, first metatarsal over the spindle any more. Most common now is to have the third metatarsal over the spindle. Some are experimenting with arch cleats too but I don’t think it’s popular. I think triathletes like further back cleats as it’s easier to transition to the run.
Aug. 31, 2022, 10:14 p.m. - Andy Eunson
I think you’ll find very few pro road or xc riders do that ball of the foot, first metatarsal over the spindle any more. Most common now is to have the third metatarsal over the spindle. Some are experimenting with arch cleats too but I don’t think it’s popular. I think triathletes like further back cleats as it’s easier to transition to the run.