look vrs shimano pedals

kumate_champ07

Ive been using shimano 105, never tried look before. is there any point switching over? Look seems to be better value, and the cleats are half the price. I was gonna upgrade to Ultegra pedals next season but Im thinking about these http://www.jedi-sports.de/product_info.php/info/p2498_Look-K-O-BLADE-Carbon-CroMo-16-Nm-2012.html
or just look regular carbons

Tonyandthewhale

I've used cheap look keo's and cheap shimano spd's and find the look's to be vastly superior. Can't really comment on how the proper shimano road pedals compare to the nicer looks though. I think those keo's look slightly nicer than the ultegra's though.

Hungrycol

Try to keep pedal systems the same between bikes if you've more than one, I found it a pain having looks on one bike and shimano on another.

vision267

I'v used both shimano 105's and look keo max2.Shimano's are stronger cleats last a lot lot longer.Even so I still prefer my look pedals.I doubt they will last even half as long as the super durable shimano.(Well they will because I'll never use them,but you know what I mean.)

I just like them more,however is it really worth getting the look pedals?
Properly not but logic is for machines and humans.I wasn't really happy with my shimano pedals so I took a risk and it worked for me.It might not work for you,thats for youi to decide

07Lapierre

Im a LOOK man myself! 3 bikes, all look Keo pedals.

CianRyan

I've never used Shimano but I have Look Keo Max2's and they feel great to me.

velo.2010

I seriously need to change my pedals/shoes. Running some very old skool Shimano kit ATM. If I do get some new kit it'll be the last thing I spend any money on, bike-wise, for a long time.

What I make out regarding both systems:

SPD-SL
Pros, Reliable and long lasting. Cleats wear longer and not as slippy.
Cons, Relatively heavy, they're not Looks. The pros have virtually all switched.

Look
Pros, Light and well stylish. Pros ride them.
Cons, Pricey and problems with the bearings wearing fast. No metal foot plate unlike the SPD-SL's.

ednwireland

velo.2010 wrote: »

I seriously need to change my pedals/shoes. Running some very old skool Shimano kit ATM. If I do get some new kit it'll be the last thing I spend any money on, bike-wise, for a long time.

What I make out regarding both systems:

SPD-SL
Pros, Reliable and long lasting. Cleats wear longer and not as slippy.
Cons, Relatively heavy, they're not Looks. The pros have virtually all switched.

Look
Pros, Light and well stylish. Pros ride them.
Cons, Pricey and problems with the bearings wearing fast. No metal foot plate unlike the SPD-SL's.

*******-The Official Rules of the Euro Cyclist-*******

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Endorsed Bikes and Parts

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- Look Bicycles and Pedals

nuff said

horizon26

velo.2010 wrote: »

I seriously need to change my pedals/shoes. Running some very old skool Shimano kit ATM. If I do get some new kit it'll be the last thing I spend any money on, bike-wise, for a long time.

What I make out regarding both systems:

SPD-SL
Pros, Reliable and long lasting. Cleats wear longer and not as slippy.
Cons, Relatively heavy, they're not Looks. The pros have virtually all switched.

Look
Pros, Light and well stylish. Pros ride them.
Cons, Pricey and problems with the bearings wearing fast. No metal foot plate unlike the SPD-SL's.

New shimano SPD-SL pedals are carbon.So weight differences between look and shimano are not as much as before.

But if I had the choice between the dura ace and the keo blade.I would really have to think about it,and get the blade.Oh all the new keo max and blade pedals have a metal plate.

velo.2010

@horizon26,

Carbon SPD's or Keo Blades would be a bit too rich for me! Thinking more like 105 versus basic Keo's. The Keo reviews on many sites don't fill me with confidence. The 105's are seemingly a solid choice.

Lemag

I have the Keo Blades and the Keo 2 Max. Both are a PITA to clip in to but nice to ride with. Not much use to anyone now but the ones which were linked in the OP were the CycleSuper Deal a couple of weeks ago for €99.

clod71

I am facing the same dilemma...
Looking for entry level pedals to switch from SPD and can't decide between Shimano entry level SPD-SL or Look Keo Easy.
I mostly do recreational cycling and use the road bike to commute. Not much walking involved before and after the spin...
I like the Look, but I don't want to change cleats every month either...
Any suggestion?

kuro_man

anyone using Time?

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=7488;page=5;menu=1000,4,136,33;mid=0;pgc=0;orderby=4



http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=14116;page=5;menu=1000,4,136,33;mid=0;pgc=0;orderby=4

clod71

velo.2010 wrote: »

@horizon26,

Carbon SPD's or Keo Blades would be a bit too rich for me! Thinking more like 105 versus basic Keo's. The Keo reviews on many sites don't fill me with confidence. The 105's are seemingly a solid choice.

they have a good deal of these on CRC at the moment.
can they be used w/ any Shimano group or do you need 105?
I have Tiagra... would they fit?

dave_o_brien

clod71 wrote: »

they have a good deal of these on CRC at the moment.
can they be used w/ any Shimano group or do you need 105?
I have Tiagra... would they fit?

Yep, there's no direct interface between pedals and drivetrain, so any pedal system can be used with any drivetrain.

The pedal does interact with the shoe, so there are limitations on which shoes work with which pedals. Mtb shoes won't work with any 3 bolt system, which constitutes most road pedals (excluding the old 2 bolt shimano's and some 4 bolt configurations), for example.

C3PO

dave_o_brien wrote: »

Yep, there's no direct interface between pedals and drivetrain .......

...... apart from where they "interface"!

blorg

I use and like Time for my road and track bikes. Light and comfortable. Nowhere near as reliable as Shimano though. I had a pedal unscrew from the axle in the middle of a race, apparently a known issue. Have also knocked the front off two sets of pedals simply from clipping in, another known issue. When they work, they're great, but I think if I was going to start again Look might be more likely.

clod71

dave_o_brien wrote: »

Yep, there's no direct interface between pedals and drivetrain, so any pedal system can be used with any drivetrain.

The pedal does interact with the shoe, so there are limitations on which shoes work with which pedals. Mtb shoes won't work with any 3 bolt system, which constitutes most road pedals (excluding the old 2 bolt shimano's and some 4 bolt configurations), for example.

thanks Dave, the reason I asked is that the pedal has been designed to work well with the 10speed, which is a 105 and up feature while my Tiagra is still a 9speed.
but I understand that doesn't make any difference...

Features:
• Designed to match the 105 10-speed group
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50512

kincsem

I've put Look on all my bikes. The Look Keo Easy at £39.99 is value imo. It is not adjustable, but then I always leave my adjustable Look pedals as I bought them.

My Ritchie adjustable Look compatible fell apart on one spin when the tension adjusting screw backed out.

blorg

That is marketing crap, a pedal is a pedal. The pedal crank join is one of the oldest standards in bicycles; you could put a pair of.carbon Looks on a 1940s Indian roadster if you were that way inclined.

clod71

blorg wrote: »

That is marketing crap, a pedal is a pedal. The pedal crank join is one of the oldest standards in bicycles; you could put a pair of.carbon Looks on a 1940s Indian roadster if you were that way inclined.

cool, thanks for the straight answer blorg.

velo.2010

@clod71

Yeah I got those 105 pedals, just waiting for delivery. I'm gonna try and sell on my older style SPD-R pedals with SIDI size 9 shoes when I get the new gear. Ideal for someone like yourself if your just taking the bike out for a recreational spin. Non wearing metal cleat, fully adjustable with a wide plate. I'll probably look for e80 for the shoes, 2xsets of pedals, 2xsets of cleats.

dave_o_brien

clod71 wrote: »

thanks Dave, the reason I asked is that the pedal has been designed to work well with the 10speed, which is a 105 and up feature while my Tiagra is still a 9speed.
but I understand that doesn't make any difference...

Features:
• Designed to match the 105 10-speed group
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50512

When they say designed to match that groupo, they mean in colour and material. As blorg says, there's nothing specific about the pedal itself.

dave_o_brien

RPL1 wrote: »

...... apart from where they "interface"!

True, at the pedal axle, which has been standard for f*cking ages! If your pedal interacts with your drivetrain anywhere else, you're doing it wrong!

clod71

thanks, in the end I decided for the entry level ones. They seem to have good reviews. Hopefully they'll be good enough...