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I have more problems with those stupid things getting stripped than you would believe. (Just ruined a shoe trying to get a stripped bolt out.) Anyone know if I can buy just the bolts, rather than the whole cleat? That way I can put a new one in every time I have to adjust it or it comes loose to, hopefully prevent that from happening. (I mean the MTB recessed ones)

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It's been a few years since I used SPDs but I'm pretty sure I remember getting spares from a regular ol' hardware store. Then again, it has been a while so I could be misremembering. – jimirings Mar 13 at 2:25
My go to for any hard-to-find hardware stateside is McMaster.com. You have to know what you're looking for and maybe be willing to buy a package of 10 instead of 2, but if your LBS doesn't provide and your hardware store is lacking McMaster will have it. – WTHarper Mar 13 at 5:01
Once you get the replacement screws, pick up some Loctite Blue (not Red) and put a drop on the threads before you install the cleat - will stop the screw from loosening on its own - loctiteproducts.com/p/10/15/t_lkr_blue/overview/… – Gary.Ray♦ Mar 13 at 13:03

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I usually ask my LBS when I need spare parts like that. You might have to pay them a buck or two, but a lot of places keep a small stash of parts like that.

If that doesn't work, they might be able to order the part directly from Shimano (or ask your friends).

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