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I have decided to use XTR pedals for the new bike. Having now installed the the cleats with the provided spacer onto my new Lake MX238 shoes, I noticed the spacing between cleat bottom and ground is at least 2mm. The cleat installation instructions provided with the shoes indicates that the cleat to ground gap should be 0.25-1mm. If greater than this, it instructs to use additional shims. "Undesired Cleat Fitment +1mm or Larger Gap To Ground. Difficult to engage pedal with pressure or twisting on rubber lugs when engaged & pedaling. This will cause rubber sole damage or separation at cleat pocket." The instructions go on to state that "if cleat spacer is not available trim away the rubber lugs to achieve the desired gap of 0.25-1mm between cleat and ground." What the hell? In order to use one of the most common pedal types I must find additional spacers or trim away the rubber lugs?!! Really? Has anyone else dealt with this issue?