Bike Setup: Trek Project One (carbon), Mavic Xyrium SLs, FSA K-Force Compact Crankset (50-34), Shimano XLR rear derailleur with XLR cassette (11-34), Thompson seat post and stem, Chris King headset, Reynolds carbon bars, Selle Carbonia seat, w/ stock Ultrgra brakes and 9 speed levers.
Summary: WOW! I couldn't be happier with these pedals. At 320g per pair they are lighter than the Shimano Ultegras they replaced. The snug cleat fit and wide platform allowed for efficient energy transfer with each pedal stroke. Other reviewers commented about having difficulty clipping in with these pedals. I suspect that those reviewers were simply not familar with road pedals. I've found these pedals to be smooth as butter while clipping in and out. For improved pedaling efficiency and easy clipping in/out the Look Keo Sprint were a long over due upgrade.
Strengths: Price (only $10 more than the Ultegra), wide platform, snug fit while clipped in, smooth clipping in/out of the pedal, three different replacement cleat options (each with a differnt amount of foot play), IMPROVED PEDALING EFFICIENCY.
Weaknesses: None
Similar Products Used: Shimano Ultegra
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Bike Setup: 2006 Kona Zing Supreme - mix of 10-speed Ultegra and 105, Shimano WH-R550 wheels
Summary: The only other clipless pedals I've used are the Shimano SPD (mountain) and Crank Brothers Candy (mountain). So these are the first road pedals I've used.
Strengths: • Looks amazing
• Very light
• Easy setup and adjustment
• Wide, stable platform
• Confidence once clipped in
• Satisfying "click" when clipping in
Weaknesses: • One-sided
• Pedal is not weighted properly, so you have to put your toe under the pedal, roll it over, then clip in
• Too easy to step on the bottom of the pedal, resulting in your foot sliding off
• Some minor squeaks from the plastic cleats
Similar Products Used: Crank Brothers Candy C
Shimano M747
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Summary: I've been riding for about 4 years - I ride a lemond alp d'heuz, on which I had an older pair of spd pedals. Decided finally to upgrade and did a lot of research and wound up getting a great deal on these Keo Sprints on ebay. I was a little bit scared due to reading a few reviews of keos breaking off, but decided that these are probably more hard core male riders that can crank a lot harder than I can. I also was swayed by the fact that the Keos you can adjust the float by using different cleats, so I figured this would be better for a knee that has been problematic.
Well, I just did my first ride with these pedals yesterday and I have to say that these pedals are incredible! The smoothness and power transfer difference was really distinct. Very happy with this purchase!
Strengths: Extremely smooth - I felt comfortable with these pedals very quickly and like the larger platform.
Weaknesses: One sided - since I was going from spd's to these, it's an adjustment, but I found the pedal relatively easy to clip in and out of. I do agree with some of the reviewers that the neutral position is not great, in that is neutral on the wrong side, but for me, the pluses far outweigh this negative and I'm sure I'll learn to deal with this better in time.
Similar Products Used: Just old spd's
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Bike Setup: Giant TCR ONCE with Dura Ace components
Summary: I bought the Keo Sprint because it was the only one available that was colored white. I have been using SPD-SLs for almost 2 years. when i installed the cleats as I would for SPD-SL, I did not realize that the Keo pedal was so short. My first ride resulted to my shoe rubbing the dura ace crankarms (ouch!). To compensate for my foot size 42, I had to position the cleats to the innermost position, hence the pedal is not on the centerline of my foot. I feel that my feet are not stable on the pedals. It appears that Keos are designed for small, narrow feet.
Strengths: Looks, weight.
Weaknesses: The pedal center is very close to the crankarm. For big or wide feet, this pedal is not for you. If the cleat is aligned with the foot centerline, the result is that the shoe rubs the crankarm. Very difficult to transition from SPD-SLs due to off-centered cleat position. Difficult to insert the cleats to the pedals.
Similar Products Used: SPD (road and MTB), SPD-R, SPD-SL
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Summary: The pedals are great. I used to have the old look pedals and they lasted me 5 years and I bought them used. The keo sprints are great b/c you can crank up the release mechanism and not worry about clipping out. I just wanted people to know about the new Keo grip cleats(the grip part doesnt let you slide your foot into place like the regular cleats).
Strengths: Light and sleek
Weaknesses: THe new keo grip cleats are dangerous and not race friendly. They are to hard to get clipped in. I would rather keep buying the non grip and enjoy easy entry then pay more and not be able to clip in.
Similar Products Used: Old school look pedals
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