Look Keo Max cleat choices
04-18-20, 03:32 PM
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Look Keo Max cleat choices
I’ve finally worked up my confidence to ditch the flat pedals and re-install the Look Keo2 Max pedals that the previous owner provided with my bike. I see they offer cleats in varying degrees of float ????........how do you select the proper cleat?
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04-19-20, 12:20 AM
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Best to start with the maximum float (red) and refine from there.
04-19-20, 04:45 AM
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I’d recommend the gray ones. They have 4.5 degrees of float. With the red ones, you may find you have to rotate your ankle too far out to unclip. I was on SPd sl with 6 degree float and was weary of reducing it, but did not find it to be a problem.
if you have a trainer, or a way to secure your bike, get on it, and clip unclip for 10-15 minutes and you’ll be alright.
if you have a trainer, or a way to secure your bike, get on it, and clip unclip for 10-15 minutes and you’ll be alright.
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Maybe starting in the middle might make sense. I probably wouldn't recommend a fixed cleat unless you really like that me I like some float but you may be a bit different.
The most important lesson I teach on clipless pedals is practice the motion of unclipping daily let your foot get used to that motion so when it comes time to actually do it you have some muscle memory. When you are ready find a nice grassy field or softer surface to practice on and bring the needed tools to adjust your cleats (unless you have done a dynamic fit and your fitter has set cleat position then maybe don't mess with it too much) hopefully you won't need to fall because you already know the motion but just so you have the ability to not hurt so much if you do.
The most important lesson I teach on clipless pedals is practice the motion of unclipping daily let your foot get used to that motion so when it comes time to actually do it you have some muscle memory. When you are ready find a nice grassy field or softer surface to practice on and bring the needed tools to adjust your cleats (unless you have done a dynamic fit and your fitter has set cleat position then maybe don't mess with it too much) hopefully you won't need to fall because you already know the motion but just so you have the ability to not hurt so much if you do.
