Look Keo Classic 3 Pedals - Black

1000km mark reached. Retired.The pedal is comfortable: it provides a good interface for the foot. It’s rugged and sturdy, no complaints there.Where I found it very underwhelming is:0) Spins madly when disengaged. Of course this would save some tenths of a watt, but at this level it’s irrelevant and makes engaging the cleat more difficult. Yes, you can add grease, but I kinda hoped Look did already.1) Disengagement is very sticky. Here I need to give it the benefit of the doubt as I could have been unlucky with my pair and my ankle mobility is not great, but if you don’t really drop your heel it’s as good as impossible to get out. This makes it not very intuitive to use and limits the usage to where I can coast for at least one second —i.e.: they just created ... More1000km mark reached. Retired.The pedal is comfortable: it provides a good interface for the foot. It’s rugged and sturdy, no complaints there.Where I found it very underwhelming is:0) Spins madly when disengaged. Of course this would save some tenths of a watt, but at this level it’s irrelevant and makes engaging the cleat more difficult. Yes, you can add grease, but I kinda hoped Look did already.1) Disengagement is very sticky. Here I need to give it the benefit of the doubt as I could have been unlucky with my pair and my ankle mobility is not great, but if you don’t really drop your heel it’s as good as impossible to get out. This makes it not very intuitive to use and limits the usage to where I can coast for at least one second —i.e.: they just created a crash on a 17% uphill. Not ideal.All in all, I’d go for the equivalent Exustar pedal here on BC. Still uses a Look cleat, bit clunkier but much easier to engage and disengage.

Good budget pedals

The pedals are a great price and look good too particularly the colourful nature of the rear section. Nice to be able to customise to suit your bike. When they first arrived one spindle was a little tight so the pedal didnt have the regular swing of the other side but a bit of use should sort that. They feel like they will last, modern plastic is pretty durable but some of the finer details like the metal plate could be more refined. It sticks out the side of the pedal about 2 mm and i have already cut myself on it which hurt esp considering i was pushing the bike along a path. Would be better if it was flush with the body of the pedal like you would expect. Otherwise all good so far.

Good, not Great.

I bought these for a second bike I own, and after about 12 rides, have found they deliver wildly inconsistent release action, even with the tension screw set to the max (8 full turns clockwise). They seem to require a different degree of 'twist' every time I dis-engage. At first I thought it might be my due to slightly worn cleats, as I used my existing KEO cleats from my other bike, but even installing the cleats that came with the Look Keo Classic 3s, I found either it took too much effort to get out, or not enough and accidental releases were frequent.I also have the Look Keo 2 Max pedals which I have used for years on my primary bike. The Look Keo 2 are roughly the same pedal, only they have a stainless contact plate and a slightly different contour. The metal ... MoreI bought these for a second bike I own, and after about 12 rides, have found they deliver wildly inconsistent release action, even with the tension screw set to the max (8 full turns clockwise). They seem to require a different degree of 'twist' every time I dis-engage. At first I thought it might be my due to slightly worn cleats, as I used my existing KEO cleats from my other bike, but even installing the cleats that came with the Look Keo Classic 3s, I found either it took too much effort to get out, or not enough and accidental releases were frequent.I also have the Look Keo 2 Max pedals which I have used for years on my primary bike. The Look Keo 2 are roughly the same pedal, only they have a stainless contact plate and a slightly different contour. The metal plate seems to make a huge difference over the waffled plastic contact point offered on the Look Keo Classic 3,Tthe metal seems to give a consistent un-waivering touchpoint for the cleat, where the Classic 3's waffled hard plastic seems to be a bit of a 'grit trap' causing a slightly less confident memorized experience, leading one to wonder "what's it going to do this time'.

Great pedals for all cycling levels

I'm fairly new to road cycling and have been using these pedals for about a month and really like them. Takes some practice when it comes to getting used to clipping in and clipping out, but they are easy to adjust the binding based on how much effort you prefer to unclip. They're been quite durable so far and I anticipate they will last me a long time! Would recommend, high quality product at an affordable price.

Great value for the best pedal system

I only use LOOK Cycle Keo pedals in my bikes. I have a Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic TI installed on my Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL6 but when I was looking for pedals for my Specialized Allez E5 Elite, which is the bike I use for bad weather, winter and on the trainer, the LOOK Cycle Keo Classic was the perfect choice - it has the same system as its higher end version for a fraction of the price. I would say that it is the best choice for 99% of the bikes and amateur cyclists out there that just need a great system at a great price. 5 stars!

Look Peddles

I wanted to switch from Shimano SPD to something else on my road bike. All my friends used Looks. So, I ordered a set and found one at a reasonable price on Bay. Bought it, set it up and now using it. Works as expected.

Not the lightest, but functionnal

Although still a lightweight pedal, it's obviously not the lighest. But for my superbe "parade" classic steel road bike, or your second steed, it's perfect. For what they are, you can't get any better: a lower mileage pedal pair. Why? because the contact surface is plastic and will wear out way before the bearing will. So be advised this is not the hardcore long lasting Look pedal. Look (!) for the metal contact surface models for the durability. Otherwise, as a second pair every one should have in the parts bin, or, in my case, on my second occasionnal ready to roll bike, it's perfect. Metal contact plate would give those a 5 stars.

The pedal that lasts

I’ve used Look Keos for 15 years. They are comfortable with a big enough platform. The only caveat is that the plastic cleats for these pedals wear out in 800 miles . You’ll see little white wear indicator dots on the cleats when it’s time to replace them. At that point the cleat can crack off and your foot might slip off the pedal- can be hazardous . Also the plastic cleats are slippery to walk in . Still, I won’t use any other pedal than these.Learn to replace cleats yourself and you’ll be on your way.

Tremendous pedal upgrade - and help from Erik's!

I came in to get replacement pedal clips for my shoes. This is an older design and no longer carried by Erik's. Told me that if I wanted those, where I could find them at a competitor. Discussed pros and cons of newer pedals - no sales pressure, just responsive information and help. Decided to purchase new road bike pedals and clips, and they told me how to install them. Great product and a noticeably better riding experience with these new and easier to click in/out pedals. Very pleased with the improved rising experience - and with the help I received.

Yes, They ARE great!

These pedals ARE great, I've put a few thousand kilometers on them, bike-packing on rough gravel and road, daily cycling, and on indoor my trainer bike. I love them! They are holding up really well and clipping in and out is a breeze. They are also nice and light and can be used with regular shoes in a pinch without too much trouble. Buy them!