Keo Blade 8nm carbon inserts

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Nickldn
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by Nickldn

Sorry, posted this in the Wanted sec, but not sure it's been seen by anyone.

I need a pair of 8nm carbon blade inserts to go in 2021 Keo Blade pedals.

My pedals came with 12nm blades but using them for commuting now so 8nm blades would be better.

I'm in the UK. Happy to swap for 12nm blades as well.

Once again sorry for posting this on Road section, but would appreciate if anyone in UK who can help.
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mikemelbrooks
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by mikemelbrooks

I have sanded down the carbon blades on look pedals to get a lighter release. I have some spare blades if you would like to give it a go, or I can send you some I have altered.

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Nickldn
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by Nickldn

Hi Mike,

Thanks for replying, sounds like a really really good idea! I guess it makes sense that a thinner blade requires less force to release, all else being equal. But I absolutely need my commuting pedals to be reliable and robust so am a bit reluctant to start sanding down the blades.
Giant Propel Advanced SL Red Etap 11s Easton EC90 wheels CeramicSpeed BB Zipp SL70 bars 6.5kg

Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg

SL8 build with Craft CS5060 Wheels in progress

mikemelbrooks
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by mikemelbrooks

No problem, I understand, I have a set of 12nm blades you can have free. These don't seem too expensive? https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/look-kit-b ... 8012023039..

Nickldn
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by Nickldn

mikemelbrooks wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 10:43 pm
No problem, I understand, I have a set of 12nm blades you can have free. These don't seem too expensive? https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/look-kit-b ... 8012023039..
Thank you for the link, 8nm blades ordered.

I could not find the 8nm blades anywhere and when I spoke to a local Look dealer they told me they are a special order item and the waiting time is 16 weeks!

This will definitely make my commute a bit more pleasant!
Giant Propel Advanced SL Red Etap 11s Easton EC90 wheels CeramicSpeed BB Zipp SL70 bars 6.5kg

Vitus ZX1 CRS Campy Chorus 12s Bora WTO 45 disk brake wheels Zipp SL70 bars 7.5kg

SL8 build with Craft CS5060 Wheels in progress

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