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M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts Dimensions

Controlling dimensions to Trade series (bicycle cleat bolts), with clearance hole and tapping drill, spanner or drive size and tightening torque.

M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts dimensions to Trade series (bicycle cleat bolts): coarse thread pitch 0.8 mm, clearance hole (ISO 273 medium) 5.5 mm, tapping drill 4.2 mm. Tighten to approximately 5.8 Nm at property class 8.8 in a dry, as-supplied condition.

Coarse thread pitch
0.8 mm
Clearance hole (ISO 273 medium)
5.5 mm
Tapping drill
4.2 mm
Tightening torque (class 8.8)
5.8 Nm

Figures are nominal values from the governing standard. Confirm against the tolerance class for your application before machining or ordering.

M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts Dimensions reference image

Dimensional and assembly data for M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts to Trade series (bicycle cleat bolts). Includes head size and width across flats, clearance-hole and tapping-drill diameters, tightening torque per property class, and the sizes to step up or down to when the joint requires it.

M5 Dimensional Row (Trade series (bicycle cleat bolts))

Thread sizeLength options (mm)DriveTypical cleat systemProvisional torque (Nu00b7m)Selection rule
M58 / 10 / 13.54 mm hexroad cleat hardwarematch shoe and cleat stack

Spanner & Drive for M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts

Drive geometry for M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts is given by the row above; match the tool to the listed values.

Hole Sizes for M5

Coarse-thread pitch (ISO 724)0.8 mm
Through-hole / clearance (ISO 273 medium)5.5 mm
Tapping drill, coarse thread4.2 mm

Tightening Torque for M5

Class 8.8 (dry, ~µ 0.125)≈ 5.8 Nm
Class 10.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125)≈ 8.1 Nm
Class 12.9 (dry, ~µ 0.125)≈ 9.7 Nm

Indicative dry-joint values. Lubrication can lower the required torque by 15–25%. Always confirm against the joint design, especially when going up a strength class.

Proof Load & Strength for M5

Tensile stress area As (ISO 898-1)14.2 mm²
Proof load, class 8.88.2 kN
Proof load, class 10.911.8 kN
Proof load, class 12.913.8 kN
Min. ultimate tensile, class 8.811.4 kN

Proof load = stress area × proof stress per ISO 898-1. Design joints so the working preload stays below the proof load of the selected class.

M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts Weight

A steel M5 bicycle cleat fixing bolts at the listed 81,013.5 mm length weighs approximately 12,487 g each — about 12,487 kg per 1,000 pieces. Stainless A2/A4 weighs roughly the same (density 7.9–8.0 g/cm³).

Actual weight varies slightly with head form, thread and finish; use this figure for freight estimation only.

Installation Tips for M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts

  • At M5 the joint is sensitive to over-torque — use a torque-limiting driver and check the head doesn't bury into a softer counterpart.

When to Step Up or Down from M5

When the joint preload approaches the proof load of M5 class 8.8, step up to M6 class 8.8 (or move to M5 class 10.9). When the joint is over-specified, M4 often saves weight and cost without losing the safety margin.

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Dimensions & Specifications (Trade series (bicycle cleat bolts))

Thread sizeLength options (mm)DriveTypical cleat systemProvisional torque (Nu00b7m)Selection rule
M58 / 10 / 13.54 mm hexroad cleat hardwarematch shoe and cleat stack
M5about 12.5 example4 mm hextwo-bolt cleat hardwareabout 2.5 provisionalfollow the cleat and shoe service instruction

Materials & Grades

Select a material class to see the grades we supply it in. Each designation is listed with its ISO/EN, AISI/SAE, JIS and GB equivalents.

Stainless Steel

Austenitic Stainless Steel

  • A1 AISI 303 · SAE 303 · SUS303 · EN 1.4305 · X8CrNiS18-9
  • A2 AISI 304 · SAE 304 · SUS304 · EN 1.4301 · X5CrNi18-10 · 06Cr19Ni10
  • 304L AISI 304L · SUS304L · EN 1.4307 · X2CrNi18-9 · 022Cr19Ni10
  • 302 AISI 302 · SUS302 · EN 1.4310
  • 305 AISI 305 · SUS305 · EN 1.4303
  • A4 AISI 316 · SAE 316 · SUS316 · EN 1.4401 · X5CrNiMo17-12-2 · 06Cr17Ni12Mo2
  • 316L AISI 316L · SUS316L · EN 1.4404 · X2CrNiMo17-12-2 · 022Cr17Ni12Mo2
  • 321 AISI 321 · SUS321 · EN 1.4541 · X6CrNiTi18-10
  • 310 / 310S AISI 310 · AISI 310S · SUS310S · EN 1.4845
  • 302HQ AISI 302HQ
  • A3
  • A5
  • 347 AISI 347 · SUS347 · EN 1.4550 · X6CrNiNb18-10
  • 309 / 309S AISI 309 · AISI 309S · SUS309S

Martensitic Stainless Steel

  • AISI 410 SUS410 · EN 1.4006 · X12Cr13 · 12Cr13
  • AISI 420 SUS420J1 · SUS420J2 · EN 1.4021 · EN 1.4028 · 20Cr13 · 30Cr13
  • AISI 431 SUS431 · EN 1.4057 · X17CrNi16-2
  • C1
  • C3
  • C4
  • AISI 440A
  • AISI 440B
  • AISI 440C SUS440C · EN 1.4125

Ferritic Stainless Steel

  • AISI 430 SUS430 · EN 1.4016 · X6Cr17 · 10Cr17
  • F1
  • AISI 434
  • AISI 444

Precipitation-Hardening Stainless Steel

  • 17-4 PH AISI 630 · UNS S17400 · SUS630 · EN 1.4542 · X5CrNiCuNb16-4
  • 15-5 PH UNS S15500
  • 17-7 PH UNS S17700

Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steel

  • Duplex 2205 UNS S31803 · UNS S32205 · EN 1.4462
  • Super Duplex 2507 UNS S32750 · EN 1.4410
  • D2
  • D4
  • D6
  • D8
  • Lean Duplex 2101 UNS S32101
  • Super Duplex S32760 UNS S32760 · EN 1.4501

Carbon Steel

Low-Carbon Steel

  • SAE 1006
  • SAE 1008
  • SAE 1010
  • SAE 1018
  • SAE 1020
  • Q195
  • Q235
  • SAE 1012
  • SAE 1015
  • Q215
  • ML08
  • ML08Al
  • ML10
  • ML15
  • ML20
  • SWRCH6A
  • SWRCH8A
  • SWRCH10A
  • SWRCH12A
  • SWRCH15A
  • SWRCH18A

Medium-Carbon Steel

  • SAE 1035
  • SAE 1045
  • S45C
  • C45
  • SAE 1030
  • SAE 1040
  • SAE 1050
  • 30
  • 35
  • 40
  • 45
  • 50
  • S35C
  • S40C
  • S50C
  • C35
  • C40

High-Carbon Steel

  • SAE 1060
  • SAE 1070
  • 65Mn
  • SAE 1065
  • SAE 1075
  • SAE 1080
  • SAE 1085
  • SAE 1090
  • SAE 1095
  • 60
  • 65
  • 70
  • 75
  • 80
  • 85

Cold-Heading Steel

  • SWRCH22A
  • 10B21
  • SWRCH22K
  • SWRCH25K
  • SWRCH30K
  • SWRCH35K
  • SWRCH40K
  • ML20Mn
  • ML25
  • ML30
  • ML35
  • ML40
  • 15B25

Alloy Steel

Chromium Steel

  • 40Cr
  • 45Cr
  • AISI 5140
  • SAE 5140
  • AISI 5120
  • SAE 5120
  • SCr420
  • SCr440

Chromium-Molybdenum Steel

  • 35CrMo
  • 42CrMo
  • AISI 4140
  • SCM435
  • SCM440
  • 42CrMo4
  • 30CrMo
  • AISI 4130
  • SAE 4130
  • SAE 4140
  • AISI 4142
  • AISI 4145
  • SCM415
  • SCM420
  • SCM445
  • EN 1.7220
  • EN 1.7225
  • 25CrMo4
  • 34CrMo4

Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Steel

  • AISI 4340
  • SAE 4340
  • 40CrNiMo
  • SNCM439
  • EN 1.6511
  • 36CrNiMo4

Boron Alloy Steel

  • 10B22
  • 10B21
  • 15B21
  • 15B25
  • 20MnTiB
  • 20Mn2B
  • 35VB
  • 40MnB

Bearing Steel

Bearing Steel

  • GCr15
  • AISI 52100 SAE 52100 · UNS G52986
  • SUJ2
  • 100Cr6 EN 1.3505
  • GCr15SiMn

Spring Steel

Carbon Spring Steel

  • SAE 1065
  • SAE 1070
  • SAE 1075
  • SAE 1080
  • SAE 1095
  • 65
  • 70
  • 75
  • 80
  • 65Mn

Silicon-Manganese Spring Steel

  • 60Si2Mn
  • 60Si2MnA
  • SUP6
  • SUP7

Chromium-Vanadium Spring Steel

  • 50CrVA
  • SAE 6150
  • AISI 6150
  • SUP10

Stainless Spring Steel

  • AISI 301
  • SUS301
  • EN 1.4310
  • AISI 302
  • AISI 304
  • AISI 316
  • 17-7 PH

Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

Commercially Pure Aluminum

  • 1050
  • 1060
  • 1070
  • 1100

2xxx Series Aluminum

  • 2024
  • 2011
  • 2014
  • 2017

5xxx Series Aluminum

  • 5052
  • 5083
  • 5754

6xxx Series Aluminum

  • 6061
  • 6061-T6
  • 6063
  • 6082
  • 6082-T6

7xxx Series Aluminum

  • 7075
  • 7075-T6
  • 7005
  • 7050
  • 7075-T73

Brass

Free-Cutting Brass

  • C36000
  • H62
  • HPb59-1
  • C3601
  • C3602
  • C3604
  • CuZn36Pb3
  • CuZn39Pb3
  • EN CW614N
  • EN CW617N
  • H65

Lead-Free Brass

  • C69300
  • C27450
  • CW510L
  • CW511L

Naval Brass

  • C46400
  • CuZn39Sn1

Bronze

Silicon Bronze

  • C65500
  • C65100
  • C65600

Phosphor Bronze

  • C51000
  • C52100
  • CuSn6
  • CuSn8

Aluminum Bronze

  • C95400
  • C95500
  • C63000
  • CuAl10Ni5Fe4

Copper

Copper

  • C11000
  • T2
  • C10100
  • C10200
  • C12200
  • T1
  • TU1
  • TU2

Titanium and Titanium Alloys

Commercially Pure Titanium

  • Grade 2
  • Grade 1
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • TA1
  • TA2
  • TA3

Alpha-Beta Titanium Alloys

  • Grade 5
  • Ti-6Al-4V
  • TC4
  • UNS R56400

Low-Interstitial Grade

  • Grade 23
  • Ti-6Al-4V ELI
  • UNS R56407

Other Titanium Fastener Alloys

  • Ti-6Al-6V-2Sn
  • Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo
  • Beta-C titanium
  • Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al

Nickel and Nickel Alloys

Commercially Pure Nickel

  • Nickel 200
  • UNS N02200
  • Nickel 201
  • UNS N02201

Inconel Alloys

  • Inconel 625 UNS N06625
  • Inconel 718 UNS N07718
  • Inconel 600 UNS N06600
  • Inconel 601 UNS N06601
  • Inconel 686 UNS N06686
  • Inconel X-750 UNS N07750

Monel Alloys

  • Monel 400 UNS N04400
  • Monel K-500 UNS N05500

Hastelloy Alloys

  • Hastelloy C-276 UNS N10276
  • Hastelloy C-22 UNS N06022
  • Hastelloy B-2 UNS N10665
  • Hastelloy B-3 UNS N10675
  • Hastelloy X UNS N06002

Other Nickel Alloys

  • Alloy 20 UNS N08020
  • Alloy 625
  • Alloy 718
  • Alloy 825 UNS N08825
  • Alloy 925 UNS N09925

Iron-Nickel and High-Temperature Alloys

A286

  • A-286
  • UNS S66286
  • EN 1.4980

Invar

  • Invar 36
  • Alloy 36
  • UNS K93600
  • FeNi36

Alloy 42

  • Alloy 42
  • UNS K94100
  • FeNi42

Tool Steel and Specialty Hardened Steel

Tool Steel and Specialty Hardened Steel

  • AISI D2
  • AISI H13
  • SKD11
  • Cr12MoV
  • AISI O1
  • AISI A2
  • AISI S7
  • SKD61
  • 9CrSi

Structural and Construction Steel

Structural and Construction Steel

  • ASTM A36
  • Q235B
  • Q355B
  • S355JR
  • Q235C
  • Q355C
  • S235JR
  • S275JR
  • S355J2

Applications & Industries for M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts

What Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts are specified for, industry by industry.

Industries that specify Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts

  • Service shops 4 mm hex sets support controlled cleat replacement.
  • Performance cycling Provisional torque is followed from the cleat and shoe instruction.
  • Cycling footwear M5 cleat screws attach road and two-bolt cleats to the shoe plate.
  • Bike fitting Length follows the cleat, washer and shoe-stack thickness.
  • Steel fabrication Bolted connections in frames, enclosures, walkways and weldments, on the bench and on site.
  • Energy & infrastructure Tower, pipework, switchgear and plant fixings specified for long service life and inspectable joints.

Typical applications

  • checking washer and head seating
  • using the specified provisional and final torque
  • fastening an M5 cleat to a cycling shoe
  • choosing 8, 10 or 13.5 mm from the cleat stack
  • assemblies that are dismantled for service and re-torqued
  • joints where the property class is stated on the drawing

Service conditions to specify against

Marine and coastal
Available in A4 (316) stainless for chloride exposure — coastal structures, pool halls, water treatment and deck hardware, where A2 will eventually pit.
High load
Supplied in ISO 898-1 property classes, so the joint can be designed to a stated proof load and tightened to a calculated torque rather than by feel.
Torque and preload
The joint is designed around bolt tension, so lubrication, coating and the friction coefficient all change the torque figure — state them together.

Where to use something else

  • Do not select a cleat screw solely by the old screw length; shoe plate thickness and cleat model can change engagement.
  • Do not use a machine thread into unthreaded sheet or timber; use a tapping screw, rivet nut or insert made for that parent material.

Full application guide: where Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts are used, how to specify them, and the cases they are wrong for

Inside the plant

Manufactured in our own plant

This part is cold-formed, threaded, heat-treated and finished in-house. The stages below are where its class and finish are actually decided.

  1. Wire rod feeding into a cold heading machine
    01

    Cold heading

    Wire rod is drawn to size and cold-formed into blanks. Forming rather than cutting keeps the grain flow continuous around the head, which is where a bolt is most likely to fail.

    Head dimensions and under-head radius checked at set-up and per shift.

  2. Thread rolling machine producing bolt threads
    02

    Thread rolling

    Threads are rolled between hardened dies rather than cut. Rolled threads are stronger in fatigue than cut threads and hold pitch and flank angle far more consistently across a batch.

    Go / no-go ring gauges to ISO 965 tolerance class 6g.

  3. Baskets of bolts staged for heat treatment
    03

    Heat treatment

    Quench-and-temper brings carbon and alloy steel to the property class ordered — 8.8, 10.9 or 12.9 — with the furnace charge tracked so a finished lot can be traced back to it.

    Core hardness and tensile tested per lot to ISO 898-1.

  4. Zinc plated bolts in a treatment basket
    04

    Surface treatment

    Zinc, zinc-nickel, hot-dip galvanizing, black oxide, phosphate and Dacromet, selected against the service environment rather than against the price list.

    Coating thickness and neutral salt spray hours to ISO 9227.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the coarse-thread pitch of M5 for Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts?

For M5 the standard coarse pitch is 0.8 mm — this is the value used for Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts.

What torque do M5 class 8.8 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts take?

A dry M5 class 8.8 joint takes about 5.8 Nm (≈ 8.1 Nm for 10.9, ≈ 9.7 Nm for 12.9). Confirm against your joint design; lubrication reduces these values.

What clearance and tapping drill suit M5?

Use a 5.5 mm clearance hole (ISO 273 medium) for through-fixing, or a 4.2 mm tapping drill for a coarse M5 thread.

Is M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts suitable for electronics and small mechanisms?

M5 Bicycle Cleat Fixing Bolts is in the micro range and is widely used in electronics, instrument enclosures and small precision mechanisms. Watch the over-torque margin — micro joints strip easily.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact configuration, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.