Pedals - Keo or SPD-SL

topher9

Sorry, aware it's probably been raised about 50 times but going into clip-in for the first time. SPD-SL or Look?

Can't see too much difference - will probably go for entry level so 105 vs Easy really.

kingrollo

I have the sl's and they are great - but I started with standard SPD . Down to personal choice - you will probably curse what ever you buy for the first week - then wonder how you pedalled without them.
Aren't the look more expensive ?

topher9

the "Easy" ones are cheaper but I don't think they offer adjustment which is perhaps an issue. I think I will probably go with the sl option.

Stewie Griffin

topher9 wrote:

the "Easy" ones are cheaper but I don't think they offer adjustment which is perhaps an issue. I think I will probably go with the sl option.

What are the easy ones? The basic ones (R540) certainly do offer an adjustment.

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bobtbuilder

I have had both the SPD-SLs and Carbon Keos in the last few years. I much prefer the Keos.

topher9

By "Easy", I was meaning the Keo Easy which are the entry-level ones.

doktorsteve

You would have to get the Keo Classic to get adjustment of the tension. You might find that Keo Easy feel a bit loose after a while.

rjh299

SPD-Sl are easier to clip into than the Keos but not much difference really. My cheap £40 spd-sl pedals have lasted 18 months with no problems.

zedders

not probbaly what you want to hear, but what about Speedplay pedals. I moved over to them from Keo's classics recently. I think their great! And in the long run (I suppose as others have said) they will pay for themselves?

flasher

Keo Classics about £40 on ebay

Marcosplace

rjh299 wrote:

SPD-Sl are easier to clip into than the Keos but not much difference really. My cheap £40 spd-sl pedals have lasted 18 months with no problems.

I agree. No probs with these.

topher9

Cheers guys,

Have gone for the SLs - seems to be as good as anything and adjustable which I think it important for a first-timer - got some brand new with cleats for under £30 which is cheap as chips.

Once again, thanks for your advice - much appreciated.