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These replacement cycling shoe cleats for the Look KeO clip-in pedal system feature a nonslip surface.
The Look KeO Grip Cleats feature a Bi-Material design that uses teflon inserts in the cleat-pedal interface for float and easy release.
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Better than KeO supplied default cleats | |
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| I see a couple of reviews that said these cleats were bad but I had to do something or replace my KeO pedals with another brand. I had terrible luck with the default cleats that are supplied with the KeO classic pedals. In certain cases I sometimes get stopped at a traffic light and it is uphill. I felt really stupid in traffic because I could not get sufficient traction to get my bike going again. I had to walk my bike up to a more level surface to get going again. Not only are the default cleats slippery but my right cleat was showing extreme wear after only a couple of weeks due to all of the slipping that was occurring at stop signs and stop lights. I am happy to say that since I put KeO Grip Road Cleats on I am very happy with the amount of traction I get and do not have issues at the uphill stop light now. I can also say that my grip cleats do not have issues going into the pedals either as they go in with the same amount of effort as the default ones. | |
| tschlemm at REI on 07/28/2008 | |
Very poor design and short lasting | |
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| Over the past weekend, I rode the LiveStrong Challenge charity bike ride in San Jose, CA and as part of my preparation, I replaced the night before the set of Keo grip cleats (4.5 degree float) that had been well worn down and used. As part of my 65 mile ride, there was one portion where the climb was just too difficult for me and was forced to unfortunately walk my bike up a one mile portion of hillly road. Over the course of this one mile, my brand new cleats were completely chewed up. I knew over time, this would happen as this occured with my previous set. But this was over a year of use. This new set was so chewed up after one ride and one walk that the rubber portion had become completely removed off of the cleat and the plastic underneat also became so worn down that after making it to the top of the hill, i struggled to reclip back into my pedals. With 30 miles to go I was devastated in thinking that I would have SAG out of the race because i couldnt clip in. Thankfully, with the help of a bike mechanic at the rest stop, we were able to file down the clip in area of the pedal where all the plastic from the clip had deformed into. After finishing the ride, I asked a friend who was also forced to walk up the hill to show my his cleats (made from Shimano) and while some of the rubber on the bottom had become scrapped off, the overall cleat was in great shape for what we went through. I know other complaints have been made about this design and I think its a shame that they would sell the cleat covers as a separate accessory knowing how soft and fragile these cleats are out of the package. I would have thought that they could have held up with at least one ride. ONE RIDE! I should note that I had a previous set that saved me from a nasty spill when i was able to clip out in time and get my foot down in time. During that process as well the rubber on the bottom got torn up also. I thought that was a fluke but apparently not :( | |
| wuman76 at REI on 07/13/2009 | |
Nope. | |
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| Saw there was only one review for these cleats and had to jump in with the previous reviewer and agree that these cleats are a PAIN to get in and out of. The rubber on the toe of the cleat gives a very squishy indistinct feeling when starting out. You think you've got it, but you don't. Then you put your weight down on the pedal to engage only to realize the toe isn't in. The old cleats I'd just wiggle my foot back a bit to slide the toe in. Not gonna happen with these guys -- if you're anywhere close to the right position the back of the pedal grabs the cleat and doesn't let go. Only way to get in is to lift your foot off and try it again. I was really looking forward to not having to carry around cleat covers and the paranoia walking on tile (nearly wiped out bike and all a number of times in front of my building). It's a great idea, but this design just doesn't work. | |
| tubetone at REI on 06/30/2008 | |
Horrible Entry | |
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| I would have to say this is the first "satisfaction guarantee" item that I will be returning to REI. These are horrible compared to the original KEO cleat for commuting. It is very difficult to find the pedal, and I find myself just placing the loose cleat squarely on the pedal just to get through intersections efficiently. Why do they make it so hard to find the pedal? The rubber is not strategically placed. The rear rubber binds with the back of the pedal, and you have to fight to free your toe enough to clip in. I could definitely see a pro if you were using these for TT where you have a spotter holding your saddle. Possibly even track where you definitely have a spotter, or you have a "flying" start. But if you need to clip in quickly (Crit, road race, stage race, etc), you are better off with the classic cleats. The only truly good thing I have to say about these is I don't have to carry around bulky cleat covers. | |
| Tha Help at REI on 06/05/2008 | |
Save your money | |
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| Wear as cleats Great to have the protective cover Protective cover wears out so quickly not worth the xtra price Go with the basic Keo products | |
| HB Biker at REI on 10/01/2008 | |
Good News, Bad News item | |
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| I have been riding the Keo platform for a few years using the original non-grip cleats and purchased a pair of the grip cleats for the winter and have been riding on them for a couple of months. I'm sold on the Look pedal in terms of power transfer and design but the cleats are lagging behind a bit. There are pros and cons to BOTH the grip and original non-grip cleats. In a nutshell: The original cleats are quick on entry and exit, snap in with a reassuring click and are very quiet in use BUT they are slick as walking on Teflon off the bike and even with consistent use of cleat covers wear down fast. I've lost track of how many I've gone through. The grip cleats still lock into the pedals well but due to the rubber bits the entry is much less distinct and I fumble with the pedal more, the rubber squeaks from time to time against the pedal body BUT I expect them to last a lot longer as even after a couple months riding everyday to work there is almost no wear on the locking surfaces. The rubber also allows you to use the backside of the pedal if you miss the entry (like at a stop light) compared to the original where your foot slides off at 90 mph due to the Teflon effect. I expect I will stock up on original cleats for the dry months but even though the rubber can be annoying I plan to switch back to them next winter too. I can put up with the Teflon effect when it's dry and warm but I appreciate the sure footedness of the rubber bits when it's wet and cold, even if I have to put up with a squeak now and then. | |
| Birdfish at REI on 11/18/2008 | |
