Ceramic bearings and a soft tension-8 blade: the Keo Blade Ceramic in its easiest-to-unclip version, for a smooth pedal stroke without straining your knees.

Ceramic smoothness, gentle unclipping

Ceramic bearings are often associated with racing. This Keo Blade Ceramic proves otherwise: fitted with a tension-8 blade, the softest in the range, it's aimed at riders who want a premium pedal while keeping clipping in and out easy. LOOK designs this tension for beginners and leisure riders, which also makes it a good option for knees that appreciate effortless unclipping.

Features

• Ceramic bearings: according to LOOK, 18% less friction and 4 to 6 times the lifespan of steel
• Carbon body and blade, Chromoly+ axle
• Blade fitted as standard: tension 8
• 705 mm² stainless steel contact area across a 64 mm width
• 53 mm Q-factor
• Pedal + cleat stack: 14.8 mm
• 115 g each
• Supplied with Keo Grip cleats
• 2-year manufacturer warranty, 3 years with LOOK registration

Keo Blade Ceramic or Keo Blade Ceramic Ti?

The Ti uses exactly the same platform and bearings as this model, but replaces the Chromoly+ axle with a titanium one: each pedal drops to 95 g, a saving of 20 g per foot. That saving mainly appeals to climbers fine-tuning every gram on their bike. For most riders, the Ceramic already delivers the bulk of the Blade family's performance, with a more forgiving steel axle.

LVR workshop tip

Start with this 8 blade, then move up to tension 12 if you experience unintentional release when accelerating hard: the blade kit fits in seconds with its tool. The stainless plates eventually get scratched by the cleats; this is purely cosmetic and has no effect on retention. Check your Keo Grip cleats regularly and replace them as soon as they show cracks or deep grooves.

In the box

• One pair of Keo Blade Ceramic Q53 (8 blade)
• One pair of Keo Grip cleats