The KEO BLADE CARBON CERAMIC TRACK EDITION pedal brings numerous advantages and especially the carbon blades that have already proven their worth on the road, to the wooden boards of the velodrome. The pedal offers the reassuring feeling of security of a strap thanks to a control roller that adjusts pedal opening, and also triggers the release of the foot in the event of a fall.
KEY FEATURES:
- The control roller, a feature hidden beneath the pedal offers the same secure reliability of a toe strap found on traditional track pedals
- Easy clip in/out with carbon blade tension, 12 (installed), 16 (in box), 20 (sold separately)
- Includes KEO Cleat and compatible with the KEO Grip Cleat, 0˚, 4.5˚ (included), 9˚ float options available
- Carbon Body, Stainless Steel Platform, Chromoly + Spindle, Patented Carbon Leaf Spring Retention, Ceramic Bearings
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Pedal Body Material: Carbon
- Color: Black
- Pedal Type: Single Sided Clipless
- Pedal Spindle: 9/16"
- Spindle Material: Chromoly Steel
- Defined Color: Black
The Kéo Blade is a mechanically revolutionary new pedal that changes the way clipless pedals feel and perform. The innovation of this pedal is driven by safety, lightness, comfort, efficiency and reliability.
The concept: a carbon leaf spring (blade) replaces the traditional wound wire cleat retention spring.
POSITIVE CLEAT ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT: The new concept of the Keo Blade Carbon is based on a carbon blade spring, which provides a 30% higher linear spring tension feel than the older Keo Carbon. The result is a more positive spring rate feeling, allowing a more distinct entry and release.
These advantages make the pedal very secure, allowing the removal of the spring tension adjustment. However to satisfy all cyclists, 2 different spring tension blades are available for the Keo Blade: 12Nm, which will suit most cyclists, and 16Nm for racers seeking even higher tension.
VERY LIGHT WEIGHT(95g): The use of the Blade concept, combined with a new material injected with longer carbon fibers allows us to maintain a weight of 95g, while still improving its strength and durability. This new material blend uses carbon fibers of over 10mm in length, where previous bodies were limited to only 1mm to 2mm.
WIDE PLATFORM AND LARGER PLATFORM SURFACE AREA: For an even more efficient pedal and greater stability, the Keo Blade Carbon has a pedal platform that is 31% larger in surface area, and more importantly, 17 % wider than a Keo Carbon. To further improve power transmission and to extend the pedal's service life, the platform now features an over-molded stainless steel plate in the body of the pedal.
EXTREMELY RELIABLE: Special attention was paid to reliability: very durable body, bi-injected lever, a new STAINLESS STEEL platform area, a new oversized axle and triple bearings make this pedal an extremely safe and durable pedal. Bi-injected lever : the lever's two materials have very specific roles: one brings an excellent mechanical behavior, while the other reduces cleat friction.
KEO BLADE CARBON AXLE PROFILE: The new oversized Kéo Blade Carbon axle maintains a minimum overall stack height. It is composed of 2 miniature roller bearings (12 mm interior x 18 mm exterior) and a needle bearing. LOOK axles are only validated for production after a rotational test of 1 million cycles at 100 rpm, with a load of 90kg on the center of the pedal, as well as an off-center rotation (which creates a shock at each rotation). This test is more stringent than the most demanding standard currently enforced: EN1047Bl.
Dual seals ensure a very long service life of the roller bearings.
Q-FACTOR SETTINGS: Keo Blade axle threads are now 14mm in length. This allows a Q-Factor adjustment an additional 2mm using a specific spacer, available as a spare part. It can increase the Q Factor measurement from 53 to 55mm.
The concept: a carbon leaf spring (blade) replaces the traditional wound wire cleat retention spring.
POSITIVE CLEAT ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT: The new concept of the Keo Blade Carbon is based on a carbon blade spring, which provides a 30% higher linear spring tension feel than the older Keo Carbon. The result is a more positive spring rate feeling, allowing a more distinct entry and release.
These advantages make the pedal very secure, allowing the removal of the spring tension adjustment. However to satisfy all cyclists, 2 different spring tension blades are available for the Keo Blade: 12Nm, which will suit most cyclists, and 16Nm for racers seeking even higher tension.
VERY LIGHT WEIGHT(95g): The use of the Blade concept, combined with a new material injected with longer carbon fibers allows us to maintain a weight of 95g, while still improving its strength and durability. This new material blend uses carbon fibers of over 10mm in length, where previous bodies were limited to only 1mm to 2mm.
WIDE PLATFORM AND LARGER PLATFORM SURFACE AREA: For an even more efficient pedal and greater stability, the Keo Blade Carbon has a pedal platform that is 31% larger in surface area, and more importantly, 17 % wider than a Keo Carbon. To further improve power transmission and to extend the pedal's service life, the platform now features an over-molded stainless steel plate in the body of the pedal.
EXTREMELY RELIABLE: Special attention was paid to reliability: very durable body, bi-injected lever, a new STAINLESS STEEL platform area, a new oversized axle and triple bearings make this pedal an extremely safe and durable pedal. Bi-injected lever : the lever's two materials have very specific roles: one brings an excellent mechanical behavior, while the other reduces cleat friction.
KEO BLADE CARBON AXLE PROFILE: The new oversized Kéo Blade Carbon axle maintains a minimum overall stack height. It is composed of 2 miniature roller bearings (12 mm interior x 18 mm exterior) and a needle bearing. LOOK axles are only validated for production after a rotational test of 1 million cycles at 100 rpm, with a load of 90kg on the center of the pedal, as well as an off-center rotation (which creates a shock at each rotation). This test is more stringent than the most demanding standard currently enforced: EN1047Bl.
Dual seals ensure a very long service life of the roller bearings.
Q-FACTOR SETTINGS: Keo Blade axle threads are now 14mm in length. This allows a Q-Factor adjustment an additional 2mm using a specific spacer, available as a spare part. It can increase the Q Factor measurement from 53 to 55mm.
