Question on pedals & cleats
 

I am currently using the Shimano R540's pedals, and wanted to switch them over for Keo Look 2 Max Carbons. I have just purchased new cleats (shimanos) and was wondering if they'll work on Keo Look pedals. I heard somewhere that they're interchangeable.

Does someone know if they are?

no, Shimano clear does not work on Look pedal.

You could be recalling old information, as Shimano used the Look (Delta) design back in the 80's and 90's, but the current SPD-SL and Keo systems are completely different and not interchangeable.

Thanks urbanknight! So I might be better off wearing the new shimano cleats before I upgrade.

Yes... or send the cleats to me :D

I'm curious. Why change to the Keo's from the Shimanos? I've never been able to see any significant differences functionally between the two.

No, it's just the personal preference. I've had the Keo Look Classic on my first road bike. Then got the SP-R540's on the current one due to the low budget. Now thinking of switching to the Keo's again. One of the reasons was a difficulty to take my foot out of R540's in some emergency situations. It seems like you have to swing it twice. And I had nothing like that with the Look Classics. 2nd reason is weight savings on the carbon pedals, as my bike is aluminum/105 and way too heavy for some climbs.