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Look Keo Classic vs Keo Sprint?

Old 03-07-08, 04:35 PM
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Look Keo Classic vs Keo Sprint?

PBK has a close out on the Keo Classics and was earlier considering the Sprint pedal. The classics are a few grams more, but I'd rather save 30 clams, if they are functionally the same.

Is there any real difference between the 2? They use the same cleats right?

Also, do any of these pedals come with the covers? If not should I buy a spare set of cleats that come with covers? Look cleats seem to be really cheap compared to others.

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I'm running Sprints on one bike, Classics on the other. Functionally there's no obvious difference. I suppose if you tightened the tension to the max the Sprints would be a bit tighter. If that matters to you...

I'm using the cleat covers but I don't walk in my cycling shoes much. Yes, same cleats...
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I had sprints and currently use classics. There is no practical difference in function, just a weight saving. Only you can decide if thats worth it.
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I have both, but I like the sprints better. Maybe it is all in my head?
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I got the Sprints from PBK. They didn't come with cleat covers. I think it's $15 for a spare set of cleats with covers at PBK, but they only have the red and black right now, not the grey.

*edit* I did just pick up a spare set of grey cleats for $12 and some covers for $10 at REI today.

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Release spring tension is 8-12 Nm for Classics, 9 - 15 Nm for Sprints.
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sprints rider here, love em, dunno anythin about the classics only that i think they weight a touch more and are bulkier
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Originally Posted by cuski
Release spring tension is 8-12 Nm for Classics, 9 - 15 Nm for Sprints.
I am not a racer or 300 mile-a-week hammerhead type.

My goals this season are to complete a about 3 or 4 centuries and probably at least 5 metric centuries. Maybe an average of 150 miles a week, hig-season. If my fitness plan works out I might try an 200 by the fall.

My current pedals work fine for 30-40 miles. But I crave greater stability in the ankle-knee harmony for the longer 60+ mile rides.

The weight is not an issue between the Keo Sprint and Classic. But release tension? Does that mean lateral heal-out-to-release escape resistance? Or do peak sprinters pop-out of a Classic where the Sprint will hold firm? Not an issue for me!

As a sport and club rider, and someday a tourer again (need a different bike for that), the Classics's sound like they will work nicely, last a long time, and offer a more stabile platform than CB Candy's, for instance.

It doesn't sound like the Sprint is vastly superior for a serious but non-competitive almost middle-aged guy like me. No?

Thanks for all your advice. Then again, maybe I'm paining far too much about a mere 30 bucks... Thats only what 2 bottles of Okay wine costs...

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I had the sprints and decided they didn't have a high enough release tension. Also they wear a lot faster then the keo Carbons since they have a soft composite body. But as far a the classics I have no idea, never used them. But now seeing your post up top you should have no problem with the life of either model.
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Originally Posted by Cdy291
I had the sprints and decided they didn't have a high enough release tension. Also they wear a lot faster then the keo Carbons since they have a soft composite body. But as far a the classics I have no idea, never used them. But now seeing your post up top you should have no problem with the life of either model.
But you're racing cdy291, yeah?

Either will work fine for the OP, as a recreational cyclist. In fact, based on his last post, I'd say go with the Classics. I've done lots of miles and at least one century on them and they've been fine.

How are you doing by the way, since the crash?
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Would you racer guys explain the importance of high release tension a little bit more?
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Originally Posted by dcvelo
But you're racing cdy291, yeah?

Either will work fine for the OP, as a recreational cyclist. In fact, based on his last post, I'd say go with the Classics. I've done lots of miles and at least one century on them and they've been fine.

How are you doing by the way, since the crash?
How do you know about my crash? If you could explain who you are.(edit) Never mind just noticed your name. I doing pretty good.

And you want a high release tension so you don't pull you foot out of your pedal in a time that you don't want.

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I went to a professional fitter today to sort-out a bunch of things i was in doubt about my bike.

Happily the frame set fit me perfectly. The only major problem was that the fork was cut before I got the bike.

Otherwise, my fitter responded to this question.

"I was thinking of going with the Look Keo pedal?"

"I use the original Look."

"How about Look Keo?"

"Keo's are good. But do not get the classic Keo. Get the Sprint."

I don't know any better, so I will trust my Bike Fitter. Just like I trust my Accountant and Lawyer... I sure don't know better than any of them!

He was adamant that for the road mileage I like doing I shouldn't be using the eggbeaters or candies and need to graduate to true road pedals and shoes, and just deal with cleat covers. The tiny cleats are simply not up to the mileage tat is my goal. No racing but, but I hope to ride 3k miles this season.

I'm glad I have help before the spring starts in earnest.

I love the engineering that the Eggbeater and Candy design embody. However, there's a disconnect with the 2 bolt pedal cleat that the industry needs to address a little more.

See you on 9W!

Thanks for all your replies!

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