That's exactly how it does work though, the rear strap pulls up underneath the plastic bit which locks the cleat in. It's not the best picture, but if the strap was further out the back it would miss the pedal altogether.
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That's exactly how it does work though, the rear strap pulls up underneath the plastic bit which locks the cleat in. It's not the best picture, but if the strap was further out the back it would miss the pedal altogether.