The Ritchey WCS Mountain Pedal Cleats are replacement cleats for Ritchey mountain bike pedals including the WCS XC, Paradigm, and Trail models. These cleats use a two-bolt mounting pattern compatible with any mountain bike or gravel shoe that accepts SPD-style cleats. While they're designed specifically for Ritchey pedals, they'll also work with Shimano SPD pedals if you need cross-compatibility between different pedal systems.

The cleats provide four degrees of float, which allows your foot to rotate slightly while clipped in. This rotational movement reduces strain on your knees during longer rides by letting your foot find its natural position through the pedal stroke. The float is fixed at four degrees rather than being adjustable, which keeps the cleat design simple and eliminates the extra hardware that adjustable float systems require. If you're replacing worn cleats on Ritchey pedals, these are the direct replacement that maintains the same engagement and release characteristics you're used to.

The cleats include all the mounting hardware you need to attach them to your shoes. The two-bolt interface is the same standard used by Shimano SPD and most other mountain bike pedal systems, so they mount to the recessed cleat area on the sole of your shoe without interfering with walkability. When installing new cleats, apply a thin layer of grease to the bolt threads and torque them to the manufacturer's specification for your specific shoe model to prevent the bolts from loosening during rides.