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Look Keo Blade Review - A TPC Quick-Take
The Look Keo Blade pedals are the latest iteration of Look's Keo line, featuring a rebooted design with claims of improved aerodynamics, reduced hotspots, and better durability.
Pros
The new Keo Blade pedals offer several improvements over the previous generation. Look has slimmed down the frontal area and reprofiled the design, which it claims results in a 2% reduction in aerodynamic drag.
The spindle design has also been updated, with dual-sealed bearings (ceramic in the case of the Keo Blade Ceramic) that are lubricated and protected by a reformulated factory grease.
Compared to the older Keo Blade pedals, the latest version seems to hang more consistently, with the rear body hanging down to present the top of the pedal to your foot. This helps address the occasional tendency for the blade side of the pedal to rest on top, which could make clipping in difficult.
In terms of weight, the Keo Blade Ceramic pedals come in at a claimed 115g per pair, which is a marginal improvement over the previous Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic.
The wider pedaling platform provides a more connected feel and better weight distribution under the foot.
Cons
While the new Keo Blade pedals are an improvement over the previous generation, they face stiff competition from Look's own Keo Max 2 pedals, as well as offerings from other brands. The Keo Max 2 provides a similar pedaling platform, adjustable retention without swapping springs, and a cleat with grip sections, all while only adding 16g of weight compared to the Keo Blade.
Also, the Keo Blade pedals are prone to creaking, and adjusting the release tension by swapping springs can be laborious.
The supplied cleats also lack the grip sections found on some competitors' offerings, which can make walking in the cleats more challenging.
Bottom line
The rebooted Look Keo Blade pedals is a small but meaningful upgrade over the previous generation, with improvements to aerodynamics, bearing design, and pedal hang. However, they don't necessarily stand out from the competition, especially compared to Look's own Keo Max 2 pedals.
For those looking to upgrade their Keo Blades, the new version is a worthwhile ‘look’.
