shimano ultegra or look keo max 2

[horizon27]

I really need new pedals,anyone have ultegra or look keo max 2 what are your thoughts on them.I have a pair of 105 pedals but I accidently dropped a 20 kg weight on them breaking one of the pedals.I like the look of the keo max but I have never used any look products.The ultegra pedal has some great reviews and I know I can trust them.Slightly edging towards the keo though because I would like a change and they are a bit lighter as well.But I have read that look pedals can creak and they need a lot of maintenance?If this is so Iwould go for the shimano.

 

[David Suro]

I use the Ultegras. I have no complaints.

A couple of years ago, Look recalled many Keo's because the spindles were becomming disconnected from the platform resulting in some nasty falls.

 

[dolophonic]

Looks.
Lighter and work fine.

 

[horizon27]

Thanks for replies,I think I must make up my own mind.I saw Alberto Contador uses keo max so I might go for them.

 

[Anonymous]

Been using Look stuff for 20 years now...the Keo's are great as well...just great pedals...just one guy's opinion...

 

[Big and Shiny]

I'd go the Looks. My garage runs 7 pairs and the only problem was with a pair from the recall batch before they issued the recall.
(And I wish the Look problem was platforms detaching from axles as mentioned before - the axles were breaking clean through. They replaced the breakage within days and when the recall happened I had 3 pairs turned over at the LBS inside 90 minutes).

 

[Bustedknuckle]

I really need new pedals,anyone have ultegra or look keo max 2 what are your thoughts on them.I have a pair of 105 pedals but I accidently dropped a 20 kg weight on them breaking one of the pedals.I like the look of the keo max but I have never used any look products.The ultegra pedal has some great reviews and I know I can trust them.Slightly edging towards the keo though because I would like a change and they are a bit lighter as well.But I have read that look pedals can creak and they need a lot of maintenance?If this is so Iwould go for the shimano.

Either shimano or 2010 Look as each has a steel plate on them reducing wear. 2009 LOOK didn't have these. I would look at Speedplay Zero as well. Does the same thing as the others but more serviceable, double sided, much more adjustable, cleat-wise, adjustable float, ability to buy 1 pedal if you fall and kill one.