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Description
Pedal-mounted visibility is a concept that sounds gimmicky until you consider the geometry. A light at calf height sits squarely in the sightline of drivers approaching from behind, lower than a seatpost light and in constant motion, which catches attention more effectively than a static source. LOOK's Keo Blade Vision Upgrade Kit converts compatible Keo Blade pedals into active safety lights by replacing the standard baseplate with one housing an integrated LED. The system uses motion detection to activate automatically when you start pedaling and shut off when you stop, so there are no buttons to press and nothing to remember before a ride.
The kit includes two baseplate assemblies, each containing a rechargeable battery and LED unit. LOOK rates the runtime at 40 hours per charge, which means weekly charging covers most riders even through dark commute seasons. Charging happens via USB, and the baseplates swap onto your existing Keo Blade pedals without tools beyond what you used to install the pedals themselves. The light output covers three modes: steady, flashing, and pulsing, selectable through a simple press sequence on the baseplate.
Compatibility is the key detail here. The Vision Upgrade Kit fits current Keo Blade Carbon, Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic, and Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic Ti pedals that use the integrated internal blade design. It does not fit the older external-blade Keo pedals from around 2010 where the carbon blade was visible on the outside of the pedal body. If you already own compatible Keo Blade pedals and want to add rear visibility without mounting another light to your seatpost or saddle bag, this kit adds that function to hardware you are already running. Your existing cleats and tension settings remain unchanged after the swap.
Features
- Replaces standard baseplates on integrated-blade Keo Blade pedals
- Motion-activated LED with automatic on/off
- 40-hour rechargeable battery life per baseplate
- USB rechargeable
- Compatible with Keo Blade Carbon, Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic, and Keo Blade Carbon Ceramic Ti
- Not compatible with legacy external-blade Keo pedals
- Includes 2 baseplate assemblies with integrated LED and battery