Play on new Look Keo TiCarbon pedals!

jimstephenson
jimstephenson Posts: 22
edited August 2009 in Workshop
I bought two sets of top-of-the-range Look Keo TiCarbon pedals a few weeks ago and both have developed play on the drive side spindle. One is very slight, the other is noticeable (to me anyway) and causing some creaking while climbing.

I laid out £440 for these and am disappointed. LBS says don't worry, see how it goes!

I don't really want to muck about with new pedals, but are these adjustable? Nothing in the manual that came with them.

Has anyone else suffered this problem?

I weigh 185kgs and do 120-150 mpw between the two bikes.

Thanks.

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  • Al_38
    Al_38 Posts: 277
    I havent had any problems with mine: have both the ti-axled and the steel axled keo carbons and ride 350 ish miles a week on them.

    The bearings are sealed catridges and cant be adjusted. Check that the spindle is still tight on the pedal body (either an 18 or 19mm ring spanner) as this might be coming undone.
  • jimstephenson
    jimstephenson Posts: 22
    LBS has investigated and I took a bike in this morning for them to look at (no pun intended) and discuss. Big story from Look about tolerances, carbon on metal, sealed bearings etc blah blah blah.

    We opened several brand new Look boxes and most had a little play - sometimes almost not discernable, but there none the less.

    So, the play in my pedals was probably there from the off, and Look Keo pedals can have some play and that's the way it is. Proven. Seen it with my own eyes.

    By the way, Look MTB pedals (all metal construction) have no play.

    Hope this helps.

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