The Quartz shows very light eight for a product at less than 60 euros (125 grams). It is by far the lightest weight on the market in this price range. Completely hollowed out around the axis line, it offers an excellent evacuation of mud. The very large pressure area optimizes the pedalling power. This new pedal offers great engagement and disengagement smoothness. Efficient in competitions, it also reassures beginners.
Submitted by
firedawg225
a Cross Country Rider
from Chievres, Belgium Date Reviewed: May 18, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Mer De Sable
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$77.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Lightness
Ease to clip in and out
Sheds mud/ doesn't cake up in the pedal like SPD's
Weaknesses:
Direction on install (shims)
Shim system
Cleat needs to be alittle bigger (tabs on the cleats)
Similar Products Used:
Shimano PD-M324
Shimano PD-M545
Bike Setup:
Trek 8500
HM Moab custom
Bottom Line:
I've read other reviews and haven't had any problems with the pedals. I ride with my Shimano loose so they release easy and thats the way i like it. when i fall i come out of the pedals and don't injure myself. today the bike fell of a lip and almost dragged me down due to my foot being stuck in the pedal. i've road about 100km in the pedals so far and no issues with falling out. BTW if you shoe contacts the pedal(the sole) then the cleat doesn't engage all the way. .5mm was what the book told me but the cleat couldn't fully engage. a 1mm shim was perfect. Love these. And also here in belgium where mud is everywhere these don't get clogged up. i'd buy them again.
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Submitted by
scull
a Cross Country Rider
from Perth, WA Australia Date Reviewed: December 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
The Dell
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Light as egg shells, will shed mud well
Weaknesses:
as per previous comments, foot releases too easily, ofeten at the critical times when it really needs to be in there
Similar Products Used:
only used spd systems before
Bike Setup:
Trek fuel EX9 2008
Bottom Line:
Bought my first dual suspension bike last week having loved my hard tail for years and got them to fit these pedals as they were highly recommended by store. My foot continually came out whilst pushing the new bike around corners, over jumps, logs etc and ended up with more bruises and scrapes than i've collectively had in the last 3 mths. will fit my old Shimano xt pedals that i know will stay clipped and try to get a better feel for my new beast instead. No mud here at the moment, only pea-gravel-it's summer. shame, they are so light, look good but really are useless if you push your bike hard.
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Submitted by
Tobinator
a Cross Country Rider
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: December 1, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
light, simple, shed mud well
Weaknesses:
design flaws: unwanted unclipping, does not release your foot when you need it
This product is a SAFETY HAZARD. I have been using clip-in pedals for 10 years, and NEVER would I buy Look Quartz again. Even after much fiddling with the shims, the pedal would unclip over minor bumps or on downhills. Unclipping has caused me pain and bruises, with the pedals not releasing properly. Clipping in is difficult as the pedals tend to rotate forwards when you try to clip in. In the 15 years of riding, I have not come past a part that has given me so much grief. Shame really, I tried my best to like it - it's light and they are sturdier than I thought...
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Submitted by
wim wouters
a Cross Country Rider
from Belgium Date Reviewed: November 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Houffalize
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Lightweight pedal, after customizing no unwilling unclipping on the track.Bring your shoes when you buy these pedals.
Weaknesses:
The spring is not strong enough. You need to pay very good attention wich shoes you use. Shoes with carbon soals tend to have not enough support. The soal(rubber strips) needs to be in contakt with the pedal or it will unclipp.
Similar Products Used:
shmimano 959
Bike Setup:
scalpel, ztr-240s, xo
Bottom Line:
I do understand what the first person is talking about. I needed to put a line off TEC7 (industrial component) next to the rubber pieces that are attached to the carbon soal of my shoe. In this way i narrowed the space between the pedal and these rubber pieces and this gave the needed support so my shoe is firmly in the pedal. However this should not be necessary and it is a designerror by look.
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Submitted by
mtbpete
a Racer
from Rochester, NY Date Reviewed: October 28, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
Lightweight
Weaknesses:
Shoes do not stay clipped in under excessive force
Similar Products Used:
Time, Shimano, Eggbeater
Bike Setup:
Mountain bike, cyclocross bike
Bottom Line:
I read the reviews after I bought them and got worried, so I followed the directions exact. My shoes pop out of the pedals under braking bumps, hard acceleration, or if the chain slip, which pretty much makes them useless for the hard conditions of mountain bike or cyclocross racing. These are probably fine for mellow riding, which is the only time these pedals worked ok. I've got to say, DO NOT GET THESE PEDALS until they're redesigned. Anybody that is having no trouble with them either does not race or does not ride very hard. Time and Eggbeaters have never sent my foot flying out the pedals under braking bumps are skipped chain.
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Submitted by
mrirving
a Cross Country Rider
from Land O Lakes, Florida USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Alafia State Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Oliver's Cycle Sport
Strengths:
Light weight, Easy engagement
Weaknesses:
When really cranking, on the upstroke they have a tendancy to let go of your feet. I resolved most of the issue with the shims that are supplied with the pedals. Once that was resolved they felt much like the Time ATAC XS that I rode with for 3 years. I was still unsure about durability, until tonight. On a medium paced ride, my right pedal body broke and released my foot. Not realizing what had happened, I went to put my foot back on the pedal.....OUCH!
Similar Products Used:
Time Atac XS, Crank Bros Candy C, and as of tonight Eggbeater SL's
Bike Setup:
Kona Four Supreme with I9 wheels XTR front and rear, XT cranks, Thomson stem and post, Bontrager XXX lite carbon bar. Many other upgrades.
Bottom Line:
I ride a lot,but I had these pedals only about 3 months, and rode them about 1300 miles. I REALLY wanted to like these, but the Times set such a high bar. I would have gone back to them, but I am a bit of a weight weenie these days, and they are about 4 oz a set heavier than the Looks. That is rotating weight so it is a bigger deal than some other components. I will give the Eggbeater SL's a shot. If they don't work out, it is back to the ATAC's
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Submitted by
nrdbomber
a Cross Country Rider
from Livermore, CA Date Reviewed: September 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
The Quarry
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Calbicycles
Strengths:
Light?
Weaknesses:
Light? and very weak retention!
Similar Products Used:
Time atac,alium
Bike Setup:
Surly Crosscheck, XTR, Paul's Brakes
Bottom Line:
Weight weenies rejoice, an inexpensive light pedal...that sucks!! I was always told you get what you pay for and these pedals are crap!
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Submitted by
Iwan Kemp
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tokai / Harkerville and Jonkers at night
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Factory Store
Strengths:
Light
Strong
Clears mud fast
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XTR
Shimano PDM 540
Expedo
Look ATAC
Bike Setup:
Ibis Mojo SL
Bottom Line:
I knida like these. They clear mud as fast as Egg Beaters, are almost the same weight, yet have a bigger platform than XTR. People complain about the lack of adjustability, but I haven't had any issues with that or accidental unclipping.
For now the bench mark.
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Submitted by
icedmind
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: September 25, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Strengths:
ultra light pedal and have 2 sealed bearing
not like crankbrothers use bushings not shimano use open bearings(got 4 bearing for carbon ti verson)
Carbon version cost no more than xtr pedals which is the one i brought, no need to maintain and no worry of anything once it set up
Weaknesses:
takes a while to set up the pedals but its perfect one it is set up
not as easy to uncleat as eggbeater but definately feels better than shimano pedals
Similar Products Used:
eggbeater SL, xtr pedals, and shimano's
Bike Setup:
Ginat anthem with full xtr groupset, marta brakes, fox f80x fork and crosstrial wheels
Bottom Line:
Get these pedals, the review is crap bcoz idiots cant set them up properly, either they cant clip in or they got lots of play because they space it up so much
it comes with lot of shims that you gotta find the right one for your shoes
this is the only pedals on the marke that got 2 or more sealed bearings on each side, which is what you ll want as well
the last thing is it is a good place to save weight while give higher performance, lesser maintain and it dont dent in your shoes like crankbrothers pedals GET THEM
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Submitted by
Redwards
a Racer
from Oakland, Ca. U.S. Date Reviewed: August 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
competitive cyclist
Strengths:
Light
Weaknesses:
disengages too easily. Is not as intuitive as eggbeater to engage
Similar Products Used:
eggbeater
Bike Setup:
cyclocross
Bottom Line:
So far not that happy with Look Quartz. Hopefully by 'cross season I will be, but I am easily ready and willing to go back to my Eggbeaters.
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Submitted by
CLAW
a Weekend Warrior
from colorado Date Reviewed: August 29, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Excel
Strengths:
Light weight, Simple design, Good shoe/pedal contact, Relatively Cheap, Durable
Weaknesses:
HORRIBLE FOR AGGRESSIVE TRAIL RIDING!!!
Similar Products Used:
Assorted Crank Brothers and Shimano Pedals
Bike Setup:
Ventana El Ciclon, Sinister Ridge
Bottom Line:
These pedals are great if your idea of mountain biking is riding on the sidewalk.
I read some of the other negative reviews below and thought maybe people were being a little rash, "the Looks couldn't be that bad". After all, the price was reasonable, they were nice and light, and they seemed like they would be more durable than the Crank Brothers pedals (which they are). But please believe me when I say, these pedal a effin dangerous if you ride hard...
If you make a quick move to get up a technical section, lean to far into a turn, hop a log, air off a berm, or just pedal too hard these things release. The results can be catastrophic if you aren't prepared to have your feet blow off the pedal. Perhaps a cleat with more float will solve this issue but I am skeptical. These pedals just don't have what it takes for trail riding.
They might not be too bad for a commuter or even a road bike. But for proper mountain biking, these things are a disaster waiting to happen.
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Submitted by
xchkek
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder CO Date Reviewed: August 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hall Ranch
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, have never slipped out, never had a problem
Weaknesses:
Cost, but worth it
Similar Products Used:
eggbeaters, time atac, etc...
Bike Setup:
metal and rubber
Bottom Line:
I don't know what these people are talking about! If you set them up correctly like everything else on your bike they will work flawlessly. Pay particular attention to the shoes you use. Pick a model that has raised rubber bars that run on the outside of the cleat like Look says, rubber should be hitting the pedal!! it gives the clips more strength and decreases weight by not needing a big spring.
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Submitted by
Guv
a Weekend Warrior
from Stouffville, ON Date Reviewed: August 19, 2008
Rather expensive pedals that just don't work! When I first installed them I was able to get the cleats set on my Specialized Comp shoes as per Look's instructions. Everything seemed good on a short test ride but when I hit the trails I was disengaging when traveling over bump and logs, while going downhill and sometimes when cranking hard out of the saddle. Tried fiddling around with spacers but still couldn't solve any of the problems. In fact some (notably spitting out of the pedals when I out of the saddle) got much worse. The Quartz doesn't have a very positive engagement either.
Got them since my Shimanos weren't good in the mud and the Look appeared more promising, too bad. Moving on to Speedplay Frogs.
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Submitted by
solo bert
a Cross Country Rider
from Adelaide, Australia Date Reviewed: July 31, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Prospect Hill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Oxygen Cycles
Strengths:
Solid feel under shoe when clipped in, my knees are loving the lack of rocking I've come to expect on with MTB pedals. Light. Sexy carbon. Really like the ease of entry and disengagement.
Weaknesses:
None so far, but I haven't had a chance to really push them yet.
I really like the feel and hope they're more durable than anything else I've chewed through. Hopefully I'll still have nice things to say in 12 months, about the time when I'd be throwing new internals into a set of Candy's.
I've snapped wings off CB pedals and mutilated SPD's so I'm not about to be scared off by one person's account of crash damage. And the other early bad review sounds more a classic on-line purchasing experience rather than a bad product review; aftermarket care and fitting advice IS why you shop at a shop rather than on-line.
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Submitted by
snowdrifter
a Cross Country Rider
from Somewhere, Somewhere, Somewhere Date Reviewed: July 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Your Mamas Backdoor
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
light weight
Weaknesses:
engagement sucks! stupid shims.. CRAPOLA!
Similar Products Used:
Time Atacs, which I went back to..
Bike Setup:
All Mtn
Bottom Line:
The pedals did not engage without the stupid shims, with the shims my shoes would not contact the pedal body.. Talked to Look, told me to get new shoes, F them!! Make a pedal that works out of the box, tinkering is lame.
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Submitted by
philze
a Cross Country Rider
from Broomfield, CO, USA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Chimney Gulch
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction
Strengths:
Light weight, solid clip in
Weaknesses:
stack height
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 540, Speedplay Frogs
Bike Setup:
69er Rock Lobster, Klein Palomino
Bottom Line:
Once setup with the shims, worked great. It took some time for the cleats to set with the pedals, a little un-nerving, felt like they might unclip, but wore in after a couple hours on the trail. I would imagine good mud clean out, but the stack height caught more rocks than previous Shimano pedals I've had. All together, be patient with the setup and expect some time for wear in, great pedal for the money.
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Submitted by
jdcowboy
a Weekend Warrior
from Moorpark, CA Date Reviewed: July 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Guadalasca
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Michael's in Newbury
Strengths:
Light. Easy set up. Easy entry and release
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Eggbeaters
Bike Setup:
New Trance X0
Bottom Line:
I have about 40 miles on these pedals. Love them. Great pedal. Used Eggbeaters for years, but these are easier to get into and to release. Nice to have the shoe against the platform. Took a couple of tries to get the right shim in, but that was no problem. Worked well. I found it easier to clip into and out of than the Eggbeaters. They were also easier to start and push on the pedal when you couldn't clip in but still needed to pedal than the Eggbeaters. They are not loud when you clip in and are rather subtle, but its still not hard to tell when you clip in to them. No problems accidently unclipping or being locked in and not being able to clip out.
Great pedal at a great price. Try it and you won't go back to anything else.
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Submitted by
kiwijames
a Racer
from Lafayette, CA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Joaquin Miller Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, relative ease in and out, design clears mud. Not too difficult to set up the shims.
Weaknesses:
No audible or distinct tactile feedback to know you're clipped in. No tension adjustment.
Similar Products Used:
Time Atac, Ritchey Logic Pro, Shimano SPDs
Bike Setup:
Scott Spark 20, XT, DT Swiss Nude shock, Fox F100RL, Stylo, Juicy 7, DT Swiss X455
Bottom Line:
I've had years of hassle free use from my Ritcheys w/o servicing anything...I just wanted something new on the new steed. The Quartz Carbon, are so lite!! In and out is very similar to the Time series, but the Look pedal body rests on the sole/tread of the MTB shoe, thus there are shims for the cleat to attain that zero clearance, thus a stable platform and limiting of any hot spots. There is a learning curve to getting them in, when on a technical trail with some portage, you just have to have faith that you're clipped in when you start off again. Getting the hang of it, but on the maiden voyage I was wondering WTF! The carbons are plenty light and don't break the piggy bank1
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Submitted by
RWGreen
a Cross Country Rider
from Cowtown. OH Date Reviewed: June 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mohican
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Colorado Cyclist
Strengths:
Lightweight
Weaknesses:
Durability
Similar Products Used:
pretty much any and all clipless since the original Shimano
Bike Setup:
Sultan, Fox 120, XTR, Hope Mono Mini
Bottom Line:
These had a slight learning curve relative to XTR and Eggbeaters which I was coming off of. Was actually thinking about picking up another pair or two until I broke one yesterday after only 10 rides or so. Was a low speed endo, and one of the rear cleat retention bars snapped completely off the pedal. I rode the original egg 3 ti for years and years, bashed on rocks, etc, and never broke. I think these are an interesting design, but too fragile.
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Submitted by
Steven
a
from Jay, ME Date Reviewed: May 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Solid connection, lightweight, great mud clearance, price
Weaknesses:
Non so far
Similar Products Used:
Eggbeaters, Xpedo, Shimano, Bebops, Frogs
Bike Setup:
Which one?
Bottom Line:
I'm liking these pedals more each time I use them. I bought them specifically for cyclocross and after riding them, have since bought two more pair for two of my mtbs. Granted setting up the cleat may take a little more time than your average clipless pedal. But these aren't your average pedals. Your foot is supported by the shoe tread resting on the pedal body providing a stable platform and eliminating the hotspot under some other pedal's cleats. I've ridden these in sand, mud, rain and dry and they have performed flawlessly. So if buttery smooth clip in and release with great mud clearance are priority one, then you should have a pair of these. It's an added bonus that they are lightweight and inexpensive to boot.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Racer
from Cedarburg, WI, U.S.A. Date Reviewed: May 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Eau Claire, Tosa, Sheboygan
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Ben's Cycle & Fitness
Strengths:
Very easy to clip in and out, sheds mud like I've never seen before, strong.
Weaknesses:
None to date
Similar Products Used:
Wellgo, candy c's
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakota Sport
Bottom Line:
I have no idea what the first guy is talking about, these pedals are great. When I was buying them at first there was not many reviews so I was skeptical, but they stay in really well when your pedaling, and clip out really nice to. If your deciding or not to get these between another pair, get these pair, very good pedals. I race and ride technical trails alot and I've hit rocks and they never clip out or anything.
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Submitted by
Don
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta Date Reviewed: May 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Strengths:
Light
Weaknesses:
Large Stack Height, Vaque Release, poor engagement
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC's, Eggbeaters, SPD's
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur XC
Bottom Line:
DO NOT BUY THESE PEDALS. I have been a serious mountain biker for 10 years and these are buy far the worst pedal I have ever used. They have a very large stack height so you will be hitting rocks and roots like never before. They also have a vaque and unpredicatable release that almost caused me serious bodily harm several times riding down Porcupine Rim last week.
Bottom line - don't let the low price and weight sucker you, my buddy brought a pair and used them once and discarded them to the trash which is where mine are going.
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Submitted by
Demonic1
a Cross Country Rider
from WI, USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
http://www.universalcycles.com/
Strengths:
Good design, short axle length, good sized pedal body feels stable, no hot spots on my feet because pedal body rests firmly on shoe treads.
Weaknesses:
no loud click upon engagement
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 747, 959, etc.
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Truth- also using these on my Specialized Tarmac.
Bottom Line:
Great pedal! sheds mud well, no setup problems using Sidi Dominator 5s, Engages and disengages really well, very smooth action.
Since I also use these on my road bike I wanted something light and they beat the pants off Shimanos which I've been using for years.
I normally bend a set of Shimano axles in about a year of hard use (Clyde), so I contacted Look about it. According to them they have the strongest clipless axles out there. I've been riding these a while and I've had no complaints.
I have the base model and I'm really liking them for both mtb and road applications.
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