Look Easy Pedals

[Megustalaplaya]

Can I get some opinions about the Look Easy pedals? I finally found a shoe and I'm ready to put on the pedals. However, when I was out shopping for shoes someone mentioned that I wouldn't be able to adjust the tension on the Look Easy and that I should upgrade to another Look pedal. I don't remember which one but it was going to be about $40 more. Now I'm not sure if I should stick with the Easy or go with something else.

What are your thoughts?

[indysteel]

The set tension on the Look Keo Easy pedal is 8 nm. The Look Keo Classic (which I think is the next model up) has adjustable tension, but the lowest it will go is also 8 nm. So, assuming that you want a very light tension, I don't think you'll lose anything by going with the Easy pedal. I don't know how the pedals otherwise compare in terms of weight, durability, etc., but for the money, the Easy pedal sounds like a good introduction to clipless pedals. I use the Classic on my bikes and, minus the learning curve you can generally expect in learning how to use clipless pedals in general and Looks in particular, I've been very happy with them.

[Megustalaplaya]

IndySteel, thank you for your response. I did go ahead and pick up the Look Easy. My LBS sold them to me for $55 so not a bad price at all.

Now, if I could just remember that I'm clipped in when I need to stop....

[zoom-zoom]

I have the Keo Plus which is 8-12...IIRC I have had them on the lowest setting the entire time and it's been just the perfect amount of tension.

[Miranda]

I have the Look Keo Elle pedal and love it. The tension setting goes down lower just as with the Easy pedal. Other pedals I tried were just too much tension and bothered my ankle joint. Besides the extra difficulty trying to get out.

Here is a tip on remembering to get unclipped that a lbs gave me as a new rider... plan ahead. Try to train yourself if you see a stop coming, unclip one foot BEFORE you get there- as the bike is slowing- versus almost stopped.

Everyone falls over learning how to use clipless pedals. Just aim towards the edge of the road if you feel yourself falling. Versus the traffic side. Once you have it figured out you won't want to go back. I love riding clipped in.

Good Luck.

[CarolinaCycler]

I too have the keo look easy pedals (they came with the bike) that I'm planning to install this week. If I decide later to change to the classic or another model pedal, do I have to change shoes too?