look keo pedals vs. speedplays

[Becky]

Ditto what Illima said.

As for the classics vs. the sprints: the only difference is that the release tension range is higher on the sprints (9-13, I think, instead of 8-12). Sorta like DIN settings on ski bindings.

[kgorrell]

ilima, thanks for the information. I have had IT problems from running and although I'm pretty much pain-free on the bike, I have had some IT pain lately. I think it could be because I need new pedals and I feels like there is a lot of play in between my cleat and pedal. I have the red cleats which allow for a little more float and have helped relieve some of the pressure I had on my knees.

Becky, (in layman's terms) does that mean that it is easier to clip out of the classics as opposed to the sprints? (sorry, but i'm still learning bike terminology)

thanks

[Becky]

Becky, (in layman's terms) does that mean that it is easier to clip out of the classics as opposed to the sprints? (sorry, but i'm still learning bike terminology)

thanks

Yep, exactly. The lowest tension on the Classics (e.g., the easiest setting) will be lower than the lowest tension on the Sprints. But, it's my understanding that it's not significantly different. However, I've never ridden either pedal, so take my opinion with a grain (or more!) of salt.

[OakLeaf]

I'm confused about one thing: why is it time for new pedals?

If your Keos have lasted you only two seasons, that in itself might be a reason to switch! I don't ride all that terribly much so I've been happy with mine so far (4200 miles)... but if they're going to wear out quickly, I'd still like to know!

[kgorrell]

OakLeaf, I ride about 200 miles/week so figure I've put close to 20,000 miles on my pedals by now. I live in Florida so I have the benefit of riding outside year round. If you don't ride that often, then you should still have a ways to go before it's time to get new ones.

[aicabsolut]

Yep, exactly. The lowest tension on the Classics (e.g., the easiest setting) will be lower than the lowest tension on the Sprints. But, it's my understanding that it's not significantly different. However, I've never ridden either pedal, so take my opinion with a grain (or more!) of salt.

No, that's not right.
The highest (tightest) tension on the Sprints is greater than on the classics. The lowest (easiest) is the same. In my experience, the tension doesn't change my ability to clip out much at all. It first affects my ability to clip in. That's annoying. I also found that there's more of a difference depending on which cleats I use (standard or the new "grip" ones). The grip cleats seem easier to unclip no matter what I do with the tension. The old style cleats will actually seem to get in there tighter. Still, unclipping remains nearly the same, but it is very easy for me to get them too tight where I can't clip IN, even when I try jumping on the thing. The Sprint pedals may be marginally lighter weight, but I can't really remember. It's not a significant difference until you get to the carbon ones.

[Becky]

Hmmmm....it appears that the literature in their product boxes (where I got my tension info) disagrees with the specs on their website. If you believe the website, the release tension is exactly the same. *shrugs* Beats me- I'll stick with my Speedplays.