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The Look Keo Classic 3 Plus pedal has a wide, stable platform, a good tension adjustment range and pricing, and stands out from the competition. But even out of the box, the bearings showed some problems-it was worth solving the almost complete lack of grease in the shaft from the beginning, because it is not easy to replace the bearings when they are worn.
The main difference between these and the standard Classic 3s (£39.99) is the extra stainless steel plate on the fuselage, which Look claims increases stiffness and power transmission. Otherwise, they are actually the same, which means you will get a chrome spindle and a composite plastic body with a 400 mm square platform. The Q factor is 53 mm, the same as all Look road pedals.
The stack height is 17.8 mm (11.5 mm for the pedals only), and our weight is 278 grams-a little heavier than the claimed 260 grams.
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The pedal comes with a set of Keo Grip cleats, which contains a layer of TPU to reduce slippage. It works well. The splint is a gray version with a 4.5° release angle, 0° (black) and 9° (red) are also available separately.
Before riding, I noticed some gaps in the axles-although small, it does not bode well for the brand new pedals. However, they do rotate very smoothly on the bearings, which is more promising... although they may rotate a bit too freely, which means there may be a lack of grease around the components. Open them and find that the grease on any one of them is almost zero, leaving the lubricating oil in the bearing to prevent water or dust from entering.
Throughout the test, the play continued to increase, so that shaking the pedal would produce a slight click. Look does not sell replacement bearings, but they are standard sizes (6701-2RS and HK0810) and can be bought elsewhere-quality kits and some grease will do wonders during service hours. However, this is not a simple task, because you need a blind bearing puller to take out the needle rollers and remove an easily damaged plastic collar to slide the cassette bearing down.
The release pressure range from 8Nm to 12Nm is very large and can be easily adjusted by a small hexagonal bolt near the back of the pedal body. I found that the whole series is available, and the lowest setting still provides a safe platform-although I am by no means a top sprinter, although they are relatively easy to get rid of, they don't want to accidentally release them at any time. At the same time, the setting of 12Nm gives people a very safe feeling.
Weight balance seems very suitable for easy participation. They are slightly tilted back rather than completely vertical, which makes it very easy and instinctive to grasp the end of the cleats.
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It costs 59 pounds, which is 14 pounds more than the "standard" Keo Classic 3 pedal (almost the same weight, weighing 276 grams) and 20 pounds less than the Keo 2 Max (260 grams). Shimano's similar R550 is 76.99 pounds and weighs 309 grams, while Keo-compatible pedals (such as Bontrager Elite) are more expensive, still at 84.99 pounds, only a small amount of weight reduction, at 252 grams.
Although these spin smoothly and proved to be very easy to use, the seemingly cheap bearings and lack of protective grease are disappointing—especially when replacing the bearings requires the use of professional tools. Even so, the performance of the wide platform and adjustable mechanism is good, and the price is reasonable; despite the bearing problems, they are still good value pedals.
Smooth and easy to clamp, wide adjustment range, but the bearing may be a weak point
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Brand and model: Look Keo Classic 3 Plus
Tell us the purpose of the product and the target audience. What is the manufacturer's comment on this? How does this compare to your own feelings?
Look said: "What is the difference between KEO CLASSIC 3 and KEO CLASSIC 3 PLUS? The material used in the contact area. An extra point, stainless steel instead of composite material, optimizes the stiffness of the pedals to transfer power from you to your bike. As for the rest, we insist on an effective method: fast clamping in/out and easy tension adjustment."
Tell us more about the technical aspects of the product?
Platform material-stainless steel
Platform area-400 square millimeters
Total stack height (pedal splint)-17.8 mm (11.5 6.3 mm)
Counterweight to cleats-350 grams
Our new car played a small number of games, and the axles clicked within a few hundred kilometers.
Tell us how the product performs as a whole when used for its design purpose
The pedal rotates smoothly, but it does feel that there is insufficient lubrication. They are sufficiently adjustable to fit most riders, and Look Grip cleats have significantly lower slip resistance on and under the bike than some other Keo-compatible cleats.
Tell us which aspects of this product you particularly like
The angle at which the pedals fall when trying to engage makes them easy to pinch in.
Tell us what aspects of the product you particularly dislike
The slight play of new is worrying, and ours also made a clicking sound. They can rotate freely and additional grease can be added, but you cannot rebuild them or easily replace the bearings.
How does the price compare to similar products on the market (including products tested recently on road.cc)?
The standard non-Plus Keo Classic 3 models cost £39.99, and George loves them. Shimano is priced at £69.99 and has a PD-R550, which has a similar construction but is slightly heavier.
Do you like to use this product? Yes
Would you consider buying this product? maybe not
Would you recommend the product to a friend? maybe
Use this box to explain your total score
Although their direct function is very good and the value is good, the bearings are not very good, and there is almost no grease around them to prevent water or dust from entering. This, and the slight embarrassment during long-term maintenance, made them score higher.
I usually ride: My best bike is: Cannondale SystemSix
I have been riding: for more than 20 years I have been riding: every day I classify myself as: an expert
I often do the following types of riding: road racing, cross-country, sports, mountain biking, heavy gravel riding
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