Look models old v new

Uzbek

My Look 396 pedals are well worn, have to replace this year perhaps but I've realised that the original Look models are being withdraw now. I can either try to snap up a cheap clearance sale pair of 5.1's or 396's or go for the Keo. My query is this-does the Keo feel pretty much the same in use? I note some models are pretty lightweight; are they reliable?

My old pedals have served me well and I like the feel of the Look system so I don't particularly want to change brand.

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Monowai

Keos are great and no more squeaky cleats!!! Feel slightly different clipping in, but in use they are very similar.

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Uzbek

Thanks, that is basically what I wanted to know.

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andyBcp

I believe the Keo's place the sole of your foot a lot closer to the pedal axle than the older models do, which is a good thing.

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Cyclistm

I swapped from 396 to Keo, no major concerns, I hardly noticed any differences, just feel a little better, oh and they are lighter.

Ashley_R

Switched from old style Look's to Keo's last year, no major problems except I still get "cleat sweak" occasionally, usually when they're about worn out, maybe its an audible early warning device Look have incorporated!!


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keithc440

Did any of you make the adjustment to seat height as recommended on the Look website (I think you need to lower it by about 5 mm) and if so did you have any other problems with your position regarding reach ?


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Cyclistm

I changed bike at the same time as pedals so didn't adjust the saddle height - that said not sure my set-up is accurate enough to notice a 5mm variance.

Cyclistm

Actually - I also put keo on my 'other' bike but haven't adjusted the saddle height - not noticed any difference.

pbiggs

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I find Keos slightly harder to clip into, but the slightly different size and shape of the cleats seems to make no difference to how they feel after that. The float also runs with less friction, though that might have something to do with the bi-material cleats with white teflon bits. A bi-material version is now available for the older pedals as well.

Keos seem reliable and the weight difference is large (for pedals).

Yes I did, and you should, lower your saddle. The handlebar stem can also be lowered to match.

<i>~Pete</i>