Entry-level road pedals often cut corners on the retention mechanism, leaving you with vague engagement and inconsistent release tension across the pedal's lifespan. LOOK addresses this with the Keo Classic 3 by using the same composite body construction and spring-based retention system found in their higher-tier pedals, just without the carbon blade tensioning of the Blade series. The result is a pedal that clips in with a defined snap and releases predictably—characteristics that matter whether you're learning to ride clipless or building up a winter training bike.

The retention system uses a stainless steel spring rather than the carbon leaf spring found in Keo Blade models. This design choice affects weight and adjustability range, but the fundamental cleat interface remains identical across the Keo platform. You get the same engagement geometry and the same cleat compatibility, which means muscle memory transfers directly if you're running Keo Blades on another bike. Tension adjusts via a single screw on the rear of each pedal body, with enough range to accommodate new riders who want easy release and experienced riders who prefer a more secure connection.

The pedals ship with grey Keo cleats that provide 4.5 degrees of float, which LOOK includes as the standard cleat with all their pedals. You can swap to red cleats for zero degrees of float or black cleats for nine degrees depending on your preference. The composite body uses a chromoly steel axle running on sealed cartridge bearings, and the wide platform distributes pedaling force across the cleat interface effectively despite the lower price point. At this weight and price, these make sense as a first clipless pedal, a dedicated trainer pedal, or a spare set for a commuter build.... Read More