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FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals vs Look Keo 2 Max

A deliberate pedal-system choice, not a performance shootout: compare where FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals and Look Keo 2 Max are intended to be used, plus the shoe interface each requires.

Quick picks for different riders

MTB riders who want a flat pedal with replaceable traction pins.

FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals. The guide lists FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals for this riding use; confirm the matching shoe or cleat interface.

Road riders already using compatible three-bolt Keo shoes and cleats.

Look Keo 2 Max. The guide lists Look Keo 2 Max for this riding use; confirm the matching shoe or cleat interface.

Riders deciding between flat and clipless pedals, or between road and off-road systems

It depends on your priorities. Choose by the rides and shoes you actually use; this is a system decision, not a performance ranking.

Check price: FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat PedalsCheck price: Look Keo 2 Max

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At a glance

Product details for FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals and Look Keo 2 Max
DetailFIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat PedalsLook Keo 2 Max
CategoryPedalsPedals
LevelThe listing does not state an experience level; its product type is flat.The listing does not state an experience level; its product type is keo-clipless.
Key featuresBody: nylon composite (lightweight); Spindle: 9/16" chromoly; Pin count: 16 replaceable steel pins per side; Bearing: DU bushing + sealed bearing; Weight: ~400 g per pair; Colors: black, gum, turquoiseWeight: ~200g per pair; Axle material: Cr-Mo steel; Cleat compatibility: 3-bolt Keo; Bearings: Sealed cartridge; Float angle: 4.5°
What is includedThe catalog does not itemize box contents beyond the named product. Check the exact offer for included hardware or accessories.The catalog does not itemize box contents beyond the named product. Check the exact offer for included hardware or accessories.
Best forMTB riders who want a flat pedal with replaceable traction pins.Road riders already using compatible three-bolt Keo shoes and cleats.
Main drawbackFlat-pedal grip depends on compatible shoes and pin setup.It requires compatible three-bolt shoes and a Keo cleat.

Specs and included items reflect the cited product listings; check the seller page for current package details.

Head-to-head criteria

Published riding useDepends
FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat PedalsMTB riders who want a flat pedal with replaceable traction pins.
Look Keo 2 MaxRoad riders already using compatible three-bolt Keo shoes and cleats.
Foot interfaceDepends
FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedalsflat platform
Look Keo 2 Maxclipless (three-bolt Keo)
Cleat or platform detailsDepends
FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat PedalsPin count: 16 replaceable steel pins per side
Look Keo 2 MaxCleat compatibility: 3-bolt Keo
Listed fit notesDepends
FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat PedalsStandard 9/16" pedal thread - fits any adult crankarm. The platform measures ~100 x 100 mm, wider than OEM plastic pedals but smaller than full DH platforms like the Race Face Atlas. Good upgrade for hardtail and e-MTB riders who want grip without spending Race Face money.
Look Keo 2 Max9/16" thread standard. Q-factor 138mm (narrow). Road racing focus.
Catalog price (context only)Depends
FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals$35.99
Look Keo 2 Max$125.00

Meet the two options

FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals
Option A

FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals

Fifty Fifty · Flat

The catalog lists FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals: FIFTY-FIFTY MTB flat pedals with 9/16" chromoly spindle, nylon composite platform, and 16 replaceable steel grip pins per side. Sealed-bearing plus DU bushing. Sold in black, gum, and turquoise colorways..

  • Body: nylon composite (lightweight)
  • Spindle: 9/16" chromoly
  • Pin count: 16 replaceable steel pins per side
  • Bearing: DU bushing + sealed bearing
  • Weight: ~400 g per pair
  • Colors: black, gum, turquoise
Sizing: Standard 9/16" pedal thread - fits any adult crankarm. The platform measures ~100 x 100 mm, wider than OEM plastic pedals but smaller than full DH platforms like the Race Face Atlas. Good upgrade for hardtail and e-MTB riders who want grip without spending Race Face money.
MSRP: $30-40 · Amazon ~$35.99
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Look Keo 2 Max
Option B

Look Keo 2 Max

Look · Keo Clipless

The catalog lists Look Keo 2 Max: MAXIMUM POWER TRANSFER: The 500 mm² stainless steel surface and the advanced technology of LOOK KEO 2 MAX pedals provide full power transfer and promote excellent stability through the pedal stroke. STRONGER THAN EVER: The Chromoly + spindle makes these cycling pedals….

  • Weight: ~200g per pair
  • Axle material: Cr-Mo steel
  • Cleat compatibility: 3-bolt Keo
  • Bearings: Sealed cartridge
  • Float angle: 4.5°
Sizing: 9/16" thread standard. Q-factor 138mm (narrow). Road racing focus.
MSRP: $130-170 · Amazon ~$125.00
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Other options to consider

Final verdict

This is a deliberate use-case choice, not a spec shootout. FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals is listed for mtb riders who want a flat pedal with replaceable traction pins. and uses a flat platform interface. Look Keo 2 Max is listed for road riders already using compatible three-bolt keo shoes and cleats. and uses a clipless (three-bolt Keo) interface. Start with your usual riding, shoes and willingness to clip in; the cleat systems are not interchangeable, and flat pedals call for a different shoe setup. The catalog's weight, float and price figures are context, not a universal score. Confirm crank-thread and shoe compatibility on the current listing. These products were not tested hands-on.

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How we compared them

This page compares public product-listing details in the accessory catalog and the matching pedal buying-guide descriptions, including intended use and shoe or cleat interface. It is a deliberate use-case comparison, not a performance ranking. BikeSize did not test either pedal hands-on; confirm compatibility and installation against the manufacturer instructions.

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