I’ve tried most brands of pedal, expensive ones, carbon ones, even power meter ones, in fact a lot of the best clipless pedal systems. Yet I still keep coming back to my old faithfuls: the Look Kéo.
Yes, they’ve been around since forever with only the odd tweak here and there, but it really is a case of 'if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it'.
Checking in with the lowest ever prices on Amazon (and cross referencing with the best prices from other retailers) these are the best deals I've been able to find anywhere - which is great for such a bike riding staple.
We really rated these Look Kéo 2 Max pedals, which currently have up to a claimed 33% Black Friday deal, and were awarded four and a half stars on review. These come with a steal plate across the pedal, which aids any pedal reflex and also makes them slightly more durable.
Tracking price data history on Amazon and the plot thickens in terms of prices and savings. The general summary is that for both the US and UK the Amazon deals are the cheapest ever offering - and a lot cheaper than any current offer on line elsewhere, too.
In the US, assuming that we go off the original retail of $115.00, which is what most retailers are suggesting, this indeed is a 33% discount. However, in the US, these are currently showing at just $87.00 if you purchase from Look direct, and that's without any obvious mark down, suggesting that the brand has price dropped the usual RRP on these.
In the UK on the other hand, price checking all dealers of the Look Kéo 2 Max pedal and the original price showing on Amazon felt low at just £58.23 seemed low. Having purchased some not that long ago, I did think that the suggested 21% saving seemed off. Double checking the retail price, this would make this Amazon deal in fact a whopping 56% saving! That's a rogue pricing that I can get really get behind.
If you're wondering about the Look Keo pedal system in general, then I can honestly say it's all I've ever chosen to ride on the road.
If you’ve followed my bike riding over the years, you’ll appreciate that a sense of simplicity in terms of design or use is where my heart lies, especially these days.
It’s not to say that there aren’t some great tech pedal inventions out there, but when it comes to the fundamentals of aerodynamics I've concluded that the best option when it comes to choice of pedals, staying on top of maintenance and replacing worn out cleats will produce way more 'gainz' than a slippery pedal ever will.
I am also the last generation of riders who grew up without on-the-move power data, with nothing more than perceived effort to get round on (or a uncomfortable heart rate monitor round my chest, which would inevitably drop out under an electricity pylon) so power data was never a thing when I was racing. Now that I'm no longer racing bikes seriously, I just don't desire constant ride data.
When it comes to any indoor riding, it's inevitably the trainer or smart bike I'm riding that takes care of it all anyway.
If you are totally new to riding in clipless pedals, or want a really cheap and cheerful option than the Look Keo Classics are the perfect option and also have up to a great 33% saving.
We've reviewed a couple of versions over the years, with the Look Kéo Classic Plus pedals, with the steel inserts scoring top marks as they really are brilliant value for money.
These are the most basic of the Look pedal system, but I honestly have never had an issue with quick wearing or a spongy power transfer feel.
