Every ride only truly starts when you clip in, and the Look Cycle Keo Classic 3 Road Pedals are the first model that many of us ever clipped into. The Keo Classic 3's appeal lies primarily in two criteria. First, their simple, functional construction privileges durable reliability over the flash and bling of carbon and titanium. Second, they're also a helluva lot less painful to pick up than the brand's $400 Blade options. They're a touch heavier than the Carbon Ti Blade Pedals, sure, but that weight penalty only amounts to around 50g per pedal. The most stalwart gram counters may flinch at that, the Keo Classic 3's blend of reliability, proven design, and affordability make it a common sight on the bikes of cyclists of all experience levels. In addition to the material differences, the Keo Classic 3 also differs from Look's top-tier Blade models at the engagement mechanism. Where the Blades that the likes of Sagan and Greipel ride feature a leaf spring design, the Classic 3 is tensioned by an appropriately classic coil spring. The synthetic pedal body and chromoly spindle are no doubt slightly heavier than the Blade Carbon Ti's carbon fiber and titanium, but we suspect the steel spring is primarily responsible for the weight difference. That spring is also responsible for the pedals' variable tension. Where the Blade pedals are only available in fixed resistance, the Classic 3 lets you dial the Newton meters to fit your personal preference--even if that preference changes over the years. Despite those differences, the Classic 3 does still say "Look Cycle" on it, and that means it's subject to the same obscenely excessive testing protocol that the French brand's flagship models suffer through. To wit: 2 million cycles at 100rpm with a load of 90kg, a protocol that outpaces standard industry specifications. According to Look, this simulates a 1,700-watt spring at 100rpm for 333 hours. Like with its more expensive stablemates, the Classic 3 survives this abuse co...
P**N
VS Shimano R540
Between Shimano R540 and these, I definitely prefer these. I do have to say I think the shimano cleat system is a little better but the Keos hang in the same position very consistently and since their composite, they won't look like complete trash after a few months. Plus, and this isn't as important as people make it but let's be honest we all care about bragging rights, they are lighter. If it's a comparison between higher end Shimano and Look, then I couldn't say but I'd pick these over anything less than Shimano 105.
L**R
Nice
I really like these pedals. I bought them to replace similar pedals made by a different manufacturer. It is very easy to deliberately clip out with these pedals, and reasonably easy to clip in (like all pedals of this style, you can step on the wrong side of the pedal, and there is no way you are going to clip in that way).
V**N
Solid road bike pedal for a reasonable price
Very happy with my order, this is a good pedal for the daily bike rider. Great value for the price.
T**O
Really good Look KEO pedals
So much better than the other brand of Look KEO pedals that I have. I am so pleased! :-)
V**O
Great Pedals for the $$$
I really like these pedals, I'm not sure what you would get by paying for more expensive ones. For my tri bike they are perfect.
W**N
Recommended
These are my first road bike pedals. They perform fabulously. Easy clipping and release (as long as you're used to rotating your heel to release). Much better power transfer with pedaling that my previous MTB clips that I used to start out with my road bike.
R**.
Had problems releasing right petal
The petals worked well when installed. The right petal got consistently more difficult to unclip. I adjusted this petal several times. Each time it got difficult to unclip. I learned to rotate my heal inward first, then rotate out to release. Take care not to put your foot into the rear wheel.
G**L
Nice pedal
I like it very much...
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