Look Keo Carbon Pedals

[VeloVT]

This is the first of a number of accessory questions for my new bike.

I currently have a pair of Ultegra pedals that I like. I was thinking I'd keep them when I sell the old bike and use them on the new one. But then I got to thinking, the new bike is lighter than the old bike, and with lighter components it will be even lighter.

I started looking at the new Dura Ace pedal, but then noticed that the Look Keo Carbon pedal is considerably lighter and not any more expensive. So, I was hoping maybe someone who has used them could give me a review...

--what do you like and/or not like about the Keos?
--if you've used Shimano spd-sl's, how do they compare?
--how are the bearings? I ask because there is actually a noticeable difference between my Ultegra pedals and bf's Dura Ace pedals in this regard. If you "flick" the Dura Ace pedals on the crankarm with your hand, they spin much easier and with much less resistance then the Ultegra pedals. Wondering how the Keo's compare?

thanks!

[maillotpois]

These pedals are always in the right place when I want them - never have to look or fumble or anything.

I have to say I broke the carbon Keos, but that may have just been a fluke. I am in the regular Keos now and I love them.

ETA: I haven't used Shimano SPDs in so long I can't really compare - sorry. I was in regular Looks before and have Candies on my Mtb.

[Andrea]

My training buddy has them and never complains, and he puts in 500-700miles a month and races them.

[Tiffany]

I do not have the Look Keo's but I'm an avid fan of the Look pedals in general. I like that I always know where the pedal is and what position it is in. I just put my foot down, use my toe to spin it upward and slam my shoe in it ... just like that ... bam, bam. With the spd's I'm always fumbling around trying to get my shoe in them ... looking like a rookie. :)

[Ticia]

I love my Look Keo Classics. They are so easy to clip in and out of. I recently put my MTn bike Shimano pedals on my new road bike and I'm not sure I "like" them. They are easy in and out, but the platform makes my toes a bit numb far into a ride.

[short cut sally]

I have the Look Keo Sprints. This is my first experience with road pedals after using and loving my SPD's. I like the SPD's for the simple reason I can put my foot in the clip- bam and done and on my way-I have access to both sides of pedal. The sprint took me a little to get used to, only one sided, and just wasn't sure. After riding several miles and times, the more I got used to the pedals, the more I liked them. I just have to remember to put my foot into place to clip in after the top of the stroke vs. trying to clip before the topstroke. there is a weight or something that makes it so the pedal won't swing backwards. It's a whole thinking process for me. I was used to MTB shoes and stopping with my whole foot. I have road shoes now and have to stop with my heel on the ground or I go skidding. Trial and error. I have kept the SPD system on my winter/bad weather bike though. I have not had any problems with the Keo Sprints at all. I like them.

[trigeek]

Hi, new to this site. I was just looking on line at the Look Keo pedals. I have been having trouble with numb and painful toes when riding for over 2 hours. I am actually working with a foot dr, but someone else recommended I switch to the look system as it spreads out the point of contact on your foot.
Anybody had this problem? and did switching pedals help.

[maillotpois]

moving the cleats back on the shoe (toward the heel) is often a good way to get rid of hot foot, numbness and foot pain that may come with longer distances.

[trigeek]

I actually tried that last summer. I am doing an IM in Sept and I'm very concerned about this problem as I will be spending ALOT of time on my bike this summer.

[maillotpois]

In addition to cleat position, you might also look at sole stiffness. The first time I ever got hot foot was during a very hot double century last year. I had switched to a carbon soled shoe shortly before that ride. It happened again on the next double I did - moving the cleat back then helped a lot. (I basically got the the rest stop and threw my shoe at DH begging him to move the cleat back because I was so frustrated I didn't think I could do it myself just then.)

I switched back to the non-carbon soled shoes for any other hot/long rides for the rest of the year and the problem didn't recur.