Why Are SILCA 3DP Mountain Cleats Half the Weight of Steel?

The SILCA 3DP Mountain Cleats for Crank Brothers pedals are 3D printed from 6Al-4V titanium with an internal gyroid lattice structure that maintains stiffness and strength while cutting weight in half compared to standard steel cleats. Traditional mountain bike cleats use mild steel or brass because those materials wear faster than pedal interfaces, protecting the more expensive component. SILCA addressed this by using titanium, which is one-third lighter than steel while being comparable in hardness, and the lattice geometry reduces the total material without sacrificing the load-bearing sections.

The weight savings matter more than they sound: 25-30 grams per cleat set, multiplied over cadence, compounds into significant mass savings over an hour of riding, particularly in cyclocross where running is a factor. Compatible with the full Crank Brothers cleat interface. For riders who spec every gram and want their cleats to reflect the same standards as the rest of their build, the 3DP cleats are the logical upgrade. Made in the USA.