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LOOK’s new dual ANT+/BLE Power Meter Pedals: A bit more information

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Back at Eurobike, LOOK quietly showed off their new dual ANT+ and BLE pedals, which effectively upstage long-time partner Polar in what used to be a dual venture between the two companies.

These new pedals are physically similar to the ones that they used to sell under the Polar branding as the Polar Keo Power System (and Power Essential left-only option).  However, they are not identical.  For starters, they look different, with the pods taking on a slightly newer design that no longer requires a zip-tie:

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But of course, the most important piece now is that the Keo pedals will transmit dual ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart, whereas the previous generation only transmitted Bluetooth Smart (and Polar W.I.N.D. prior to that).  This would continue to support the overwhelming trend of dual-capable products by various power meter companies.  In fact, nobody except Polar offers a Bluetooth Smart-only option.  Everyone is ANT+, or dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart.

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The new product will transmit the standard suite of ANT+ power related balance metrics, including: left/right balance, pedal smoothness, total wattage, and cadence.

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As you can see in LOOK’s booth, no Polar products were even on display. Only an Edge 510 (using ANT+), and an iOS app (using Bluetooth Smart).  In years past there were always numerous Polar products used to demonstrate the capabilities.  Of course, sometimes this is simply just a random decision made – but the lack of showing a Polar M450 (for Bluetooth Smart) next to the Garmin Edge 520 is probably a bit telling.

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Much of the more juicy bits on this product announcement actually have nothing to do with the product itself, but rather the odd situation Polar finds itself in currently with their pedal set.  Effectively, they’ve got a lame duck power meter at its current price point (well, it was always oddly high).

Frequently Asked Questions:

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So I went back and forth with both companies over the last two weeks since the initial unveiling to get a bit more clarity on how things will play out moving forward.  Here’s the simplified and bulleted version of many e-mails, in FAQ form:

What is the price of the new Keo pedals?

The dual left/right pedals will remain €1,490, while the single leg (left) pedal is €890.  Further, the upgrade option from the single-leg to dual leg is €790. These are the same prices as Polar’s current options.  Note that USD pricing isn’t yet availabe.

When will the pedals be available?

In January 2016.

Are the new pedals still compatible with the Polar products?

Yes, they are, using the Bluetooth Smart channel.

Are the new Keo pedals now compatible with Garmin products?

Yup, using the ANT+ channel.

Are the old Keo pedals now compatible with ANT+?

No, not without a hardware upgrade, as covered in the next item.

Is there an upgrade option price for existing Polar/LOOK KEO Power owners?

Yes, LOOK will offer an upgrade option.  The exact price of those will be determined in January 2016 as they near release.  But they stated it’ll be in the ballpark of the Garmin Vector to Vector2 upgrade pods (which are $150 for the full left/right upgrade kit).  The LOOK folks noted that they see the upgrade as a bit of a “fresh start” (in their words), so as part of that upgrade process the unit will get:

– Sensor firmware upgrade and factory calibration
– New pedal body
– New dual-mode radio pods (ANT+/BLE)
– New packaging with user manual, dock, and torque wrench adapter
– Conversion to the LOOK after-sales service policy

Just to be super-clear, one other publication incorrectly stated the upgrades would be free.  They will not be free, but rather as part of an upgrade package that basically takes your existing pedals and applies the above mentioned magic.

Will Polar then sell the new dual-mode version?

No, Polar will continue to offer their existing Bluetooth Smart pedals.  They will not be using the new pods.

What happened to ‘Best Friends Forever (BFF)’?

Apparently they were just friends, not BFF’s.  Polar noted:

“originally in 2013 when Polar and LOOK set out together to develop the Polar Kéo Power Bluetooth Smart pedals, they agreed that the arrangement was not be exclusive in the longer term. Polar would continue to pursue compatibility with other third cycling power manufacturers, and LOOK would also eventually launch its own version of the Kéo Power system. As such, this recent launch from LOOK is according to the plan.”

So the two had a more ‘open’ relationship than they let on, Eyes Wide Shut style.

Wait, no zipties are required?

Nope, none.  It just uses the existing force up against the pedal, similar to Garmin.  Yes, ziptie suppliers the world around just screamed out in horror.

A Few Final Thoughts:

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Obviously, I think this is great news for consumers.  I’m a huge fan of dual ANT+/BLE for sensors and head units alike, as it allows you to pick and choose what makes the most sense for your system. LOOK has clearly seen the light here, likely after lack-luster sales of a BLE product in a market that has very few BLE power meter capable head unit options (especially for left/right connectivity over BLE).

Now, I do think the current pricing is simply overpriced.  I could get the full left/right PowerTap P1 pedal set for $1,199 (that’s also dual ANT+/BLE), or the bePRO pedals for €750 (albeit only ANT+, but full left/right).  Not to mention other options like Garmin and others that are cheaper.  Hopefully LOOK plans to adjust pricing prior to final launch in January.

As for Polar?  Well, I think they’re only realistic option is to dramatically drop prices and hope it gets people to buy the existing units.  If they play their cards right, they could actually drive people to their new Polar M450 and V650.  For example, let’s say they dropped the left-only option to $499, an appropriate price given Stages is at $529 (dual ANT+/BLE).  Then I’d say that the full left/right pedal kit could go for $899 and probably sell well for the next few months, since it’d encourage sales of the other Polar products as nobody else supports left/right power over Bluetooth Smart today.  But then again, I’m not a pricing wizard.  Just some random dude that writes on the interwebs.

With that, thanks for reading!  If you’re looking to burn a bit of time, here’s all my Interbike 2015 posts!

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69 Comments

  1. Josh Parks

    I’m not a pricing genius either but I am a pricing professional and I think you nailed it. Way over priced and not sustainable. I like your $500/$900 suggestion.

    In the end folks have to ask themselves what the flexibility of just moving power pedals between bikes is worth. A lot but can’t be twice the price because then I’ll just buy another fixed meter and never worry about it again. (And forego power when I travel)

  2. Steve

    Another crap power meter product.

    1. overpriced by a long way
    2. pods stuck on the side that will snap off in an instant.

    ffs..

    • Randall

      Aside from exorbitant price the transmitter looks like it will be easily broken. It’s not hard to imagine that would easy to break them going through a corner or stepping in and out of a pedal. One is much better off buying a hub or crank style power meter. Look used to have the Max One Power meter and this seemed like a much better Power meter.

  3. You know Ray, I’m pretty pissed at Polar right now and you know that I’m one of their fanboys.

    Having being stung as an early adopter of the WIND generation Keo Power which worked well but had no decent headunits (CS600x) or software integrations WKO, TP etc etc for analysis.

    I’ve just finally bitten the bullet to go with the BTLE upgrade for pairing with the V800 (units arrived last week) and having committed to this upgrade I now find out that the ANT+ dual option is right around the corner as another upgrade!

    I should have taken Tunney’s advice and dumped them and gone to PC8 🙁

    Also annoyed about the lack of info on the V650 compared to the V800 and the M450 is hardy useful with power.

    On the verge… 🙁

  4. Tim

    My favorite piece in this is the drywall screws used to mount the Garmin to the demo board.

  5. Alfredo

    Polar is in Limbo!! I have been trying to get a hold of them for more than 6 months via their website for customer service and to this date nobody has answer. Stay away from this company. They are in their last bit of air it seems…

  6. S K i

    Just a quick comment on pricing.

    I don’t think it is appropriate to compare the lowest priced product in the crank solution to the pedals.

    In general the pedals are compatible with many bikes regardless of configuration.

    The low cost options from Stages and Power 2 Max can be used by a small segment of the market, unless folks want to down grade their drivetrain to save cost on the power meter. (4iii is currently the same price for all)

    I would suggest using a standard configuration when comparing prices and a bracket range after that. My bet is the many of the potential buyers are using the equivalent of Ultegra or higher. (and now closeouts)

    On additional obvious thought – pricing on electronics is dependent upon volume. The price of to manufacture phones or Playstations, or mass market gadgets is low comparable to value because of massive volume . The volume for power meters is currently magnitudes lower, yes it will increase, but the manufacturers that reach 25K a year will be lucky. You can’t expect the same pricing curve as a low end Android phone – these manufacturers need to make money as they can’t keep their lights pursuing a Webvan model.

    I think that Ray might have set unrealistic expectations on the timing future pricing. The small guys might be forced to go there but will they be able to survive?

    • razmaspaz

      They of course need to make money, but if you can’t offer something innovative to command the premium you don’t offer the market any value, and then you don’t sell, in which case, don’t enter the market at all. The small guys have to survive by being different/better, not by being cheaper, but what is different with this unit?

    • Neil

      The crank based systems are more desirable than pedal, I would say – you go pedal if you can’t go crank, or need the portability of the pedals.

      I ended up with Vector on my track bike because I wanted to keep the full Dura Ace 7710 group intact, and I didn’t want Stages, so ended up with a new pair of shoes just for that bike.

      I normally use Speedplay, and I imagine that most people have a preference for pedals that they might have to compromise for a pedal based system – with crank based that isn’t a factor.

    • As razmaspaz notes, it’s not my (or any consumers) problem if a company isn’t competitive in pricing. Compete on price/features/quality/etc, or die, simple rules of business.

      As for pricing comparisons of power meters, it is tricky. You’ll remember I touched on this in my pricing post this past spring. But ultimately, how each company chooses to package their offers falls into the “you made your own bed” camp. For example, some package with chainrings while others done.

      While pedals in theory are more flexible, that hasn’t been the case with Polar’s offering or Vector, due to more complex installation routines. It can be said for the P1 – which is silly simple. Yet, the P1 is cheaper than Vector or Polar’s offerings – in large part why Vector sales have basically evaporated (I can’t say Polar’s says have evaporated because they never really existed).

      Look’s move from a technical side makes sense, but they have to at least be half-way competitive on price. The max they could charge would be $1,199 (what PowerTap is charging). But in reality, they aren’t as flexible (nor as simple to use) as PowerTap’s P1, so I’d put them more in the $999ish camp. That’d be competitive and would make consumers think twice about which option to choose.

      As for Stages and Power2Max options – they pretty much cover just about everything out there now between the two of them (actually, either of them).

    • Dave Lusty

      To be fair, I think they can justify a very small premium for actually being Look Keo pedals made by Look. The issue you had with cleats on one of the others has probably put quite a few people off. That premium obviously can’t be what it currently is, of course, but don’t forget that before power meters came along people put a lot of thought into pedal choice.

    • Don

      Ray,

      it is a a part of Vector’s loss of sales but I’d say the devices’ fickleness and inconsistency coupled with Garmin’s very slow bug fixing is another big reason.

  7. Don Rhummy

    The dual left/right pedals will remain €1,490

    Good choice since they don’t want to sell too many of these.

  8. Eli

    Does polar make their pedals or do they depend on Look?

  9. John

    Ray, do these require a calibration process or use of a torque wrench when swapping them between bikes?

  10. Declan Mc Glone

    So why would you buy these over the Powertap P1’s? Too expensive by comparison, and like Garmin Vectors, have silly pods hanging off them?

    Just not a competitive product by comparison is it?

    Dex.

    • Phil Barnes

      not really, in my opinion too, we have a pair of the originals in the garage so, might dust them off and use the upgrade so that a decent head unit can be used. as for Vector, we’re three sets into it

  11. Walter

    Thanks for chasing down the info, Ray! As one of what I’m guessing must be fewer than 10 people on the planet who was foolish enough to buy the original Polar/Look pedals (well before the 1st gen Vectors launched), I’m looking forward to finally having a reasonable set of head units to use with them, as the pedals themselves have held up beautifully. Any idea of what the upgrade/retrofit process will be?

  12. Joe

    When is the annual power meter review is going to be posted?

  13. Lukman Nuhakim

    Polar’s stubborn refusal to be part of ANT+ is their downfall. A bit of arrogance about the belief that they can thrive without adopting the ANT+ standard. Just doesnt show business sense.

    They didnt adopt Joe Friel and Andrew Cogans’ suggested metrics(TSS, NP,…)

    I still have their chain based and pedal based power meters with are now redundant.

  14. Steven shaw

    I tend to agree with Polar not doing themselves any favours by not adopting ANT+. I have various Garmins for running cycling and everything just works (well actually they don’t always, but I have had no trouble with various sensors).

    I also bought a V800 at a good price. What a fantastic watch. Polar flow could be better, but the hardware on the v800 is terrific. Brilliant GPS accuracy, screen etc. I also have a v650, again great hardware (actually maybe not since it won’t sync with my Mac anymore). However Bluetooth is a joke. Every time I want to connect a sensor, it doesn’t work. This is because the Bluetooth will most likely pair with a phone or iPad first. I pretty much have to switch Bluetooth off on every mobile device before th v800 will see it. Oh, and use a watch and cycle computer at the same time in a triathlon. Easy, you wear two heart rate straps, attach two speed sensors and forget about power on each.

    • Matt Williams

      Hi all… in reply to Steven Shaw’s point about 2 HR straps with V650 & V800 combo – I have found that if you power up the V650 first & let it find the HR signal THEN activate the V800 with the cycle profile BOTH V650 AND V800 will record HR signal. This does not work if you activate the cycling profile on V800 then switch on the V650. All I can think of is that the V650 may be re-broadcasting the HR signal from one strap?

  15. Will you be getting a chance to ‘test-drive’ these pedals Ray?

  16. So I have a questions ….. that I hope someone can answer.
    at the moment I have a Garmin 1000 and I have a friend offering me the Keo Power Bluetooth for a really really good price. my current pedals are the Keo Classic and I like them.
    so I want to take the deal … BUT knowing all the info that Garmin can get from the Vector’s, if I was to get the Keo and pair them up with the 1000, will I get the same data? less? more?
    and
    if the Keo are coming from a third party vendor (my friend) will I be able to do the upgrade still?

    thanks for your time!

  17. Simone Chiaretta

    Any update on this?
    The post says “When will the pedals be available? In January 2016.”
    Do you know if they going to be released this month?
    Thx
    Simone

  18. Hey Simone – I contacted the Canadian Look rep (cycleslambert) about the ANT+ upgrade and they suggested I contact Polar in Quebec. Which makes no sense as it’s a Look upgrade not Polar. At this time it doesn’t look like it’s going to be an option anytime soon. At least not in Canada.

    Cheers,

    Jeff

  19. Jeff Zahavich

    I’m not sure why a life size version of my mug is in that last post. Ray do me a favour and delete that for me. Thanks.

  20. Peter

    I got a reply from the uk distributor that they anticipate having news on the launch and upgrade scheme in March (note that is when they have news, not necessarily when it is available)

    • Paul

      Oh well. I was looking forward to Jan.

      I’m quite happy with the original Look Polar pedals, however I want to get into the online stuff in winter and I need ANT+ transmitters for that (well that and the Polar head units are so old school).

      Looks like all my Polar goodies will be sold/mothballed in favor of other brands when Look gets around to the ANT+ pods. Shame.

  21. Jeff

    Ray,
    Any updates on when Look will be offering their BLE/ANT+ upgrades to the Polar BLE pedals? What will the process be to upgrade, what’s the cost of the upgrade and besides having the dual channel BLE/ANT+ will their be any other features in Look’s own power pedal over the current Polar BLE pedals?

  22. Dave Carroll

    My wind power pedals are the only polar thing I still use (albeit with the CX600 head unit to record power)….. I now use Garmin for everything else since Polar doesn’t sync to Training Peaks. I really, really want the ant+ upgrade so I can ditch Polar altogether.

  23. Stipek

    “Dealers should be receiving them soon as they started to ship a few weeks ago.”
    was the reply I got when I asked Look via Facebook about the current state of the pedals…

    • Indeed, that matches what I was told on Friday. They’re arranging getting me a pair to check out.

    • Jeff

      Ray, did Look provide any details on their pedal upgrade program? Specifically, the cost and timeframe of when existing Look Power pedals can upgrade to their new ANT+/BLE transmitters? Thanks!

    • Jeff

      This just in:

      Q: DCRainMaker claims the new Keo ANT+ upgrade may soon be available? How would I go about getting my hands on one of these.

      A: The upgrade will not be available until mid summer as we have just started to deliver them to distributors. It will be quite some time before we have the inventory necessary to do upgrades. Being Canadian as I, I hope you will appreciate that you most likely won’t be ale to use it until September as Look offices are closed for the first three weeks of August. So you still have some time to go before we can upgrade. At that time, you will be able to go through your dealer, who will go through Lambert to get the pedals back to us for the upgrade.

      Q: Ballpark idea of upgrade cost?

      A: No clue. Pricing has not yet been determined. The previous upgrade to Bluetooth was about 95 Euros, but all it involved was reprogramming the axle. In this case, it is not only reprogramming, but also new radios and hardware… so expect it to be more. It is important to note that we basicaly give you new pedals, as when we reprogram the axles, we also replace the pedal bodies… so they will be new, except for the axle, which is reprogrammed.

    • So the short version of their answers is: We haven’t heard yet and we don’t know. 😉

    • Dave Carroll

      Thanks Jeff, any more news in June, or still waiting until September?
      Looks promising 🙂 (No pun intended)

    • @Dave Caroll

      No updates on my end. I’m going to wait for DC to write about the upgraded ANT+/BLE (hopefully in September) before I spend anymore money on pedals.

      Cheers,

      JZ

  24. Joe

    Here is an update based on my interaction with Look France:

    I have the first version of these pedals and when I contacted Look, I was told that I have two upgrade options:
    1) Get them upgraded to Bluetooth version (second version) AVAILABLE NOW: This will need to be done by Polar (not Look) and will involve replacing the transmitters (to bluetooth) plus some firmware upgrade. Look were very clear that I have to contact my Polar service centre to get them upgraded if I go with this option

    2) Get them upgraded to ANT+ / Bluetooth version (third version) AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER: This will be done by Look (not Polar) and it will involve replacing the entire paddle shell/body, replacing the transmitters and upgrading firmware. From what I understand, I will basically be getting all new parts except for the power sensor which goes inside the pedal. This upgrade service will be provided by Look and not Polar.

    I have a feeling that Look is kinda breaking the partnership with Polar and going their own way with version 3 (ANT+ / Bluetooth version).

    I am waiting to hear back from Polar re price for option 1 and price for option 2 is not announced yet. Will keep you posted when I get the prices.

    • Dom

      Bonjour
      J’ai fait la mise a jour avec Polar, j’avais les “Keo Power Wind”, et j’ai fait faire la mise a jour pour être en “Bluetooth”.
      J’ai envoyé les pédales et les capteurs chez Polar, qui les on envoyés chez Look.
      15 jours plus tard, j’ai reçu un colis, une très belle boite Look, tout était neuf, tout a été changé, il y avait même les outils de montage, des cales neuves, un peu comme ci je venais d’acheter une nouvelle paire de pédales power.
      J’étais surpris et vraiment très content, ça fonctionne très très bien, c’est plus simple que l’ancienne version, je l’utilise avec une montre Polar V800 qui affiche des données très intéressantes, car elles me servent beaucoup pour la rééducation de ma jambe après plusieurs fractures du fémur et tibia.
      Cette opération m’a couté 250€, pas donnés, mais comme tout est neuf et garanti 6 mois, je suis satisfait.
      Seul regret, c’est le manque de l’option ANT+, que je finirais peut-être par faire mettre a jour pour l’utiliser avec un SRM PC8.
      Dom

    • Dom

      La belle boite ;-).

    • Dave Carroll

      Thanks Joe, look forward to hearing how you guy. I’m in exactly same situation and eagerly awaiting an upgrade option.

    • Dave Carroll

      Google translation of Dom’s Post – thanks DOM:
      “Hello
      I did the update with Polar, I had the “Keo Power Wind”, and I did make the update to be “Bluetooth”.
      I sent the pedals and sensors at Polar, which is sent at Look.
      15 days later, I received a parcel, a beautiful box Look, everything was new, everything was changed, there was even editing tools, new shims, much like one I had just bought a new pair of power pedals.
      I was surprised and really happy, it works very well, it is simpler than the old version, I use a Polar watch with V800 that shows very interesting data because they serve me a lot for rehabilitation my leg after multiple fractures of the femur and tibia.
      This cost me € 250, not cheap, but everything is new and guaranteed 6 months, I am satisfied.
      Only regret is the lack of ANT + option, I may end up doing update for use with SRM FP8.
      Dom”

    • Joe

      Hi All,

      I have an update for the upgrade offered by Look.

      I got an email from Look’s Switzerland distributor that they are offering the upgrade to new dual mode pedals for the following prices:
      Keo Power Dual Mode Essential update: Fr. 449
      Keo Power Dual Mode Regular update: Fr. 599

      The prices are in Swiss francs.

      I think this upgrade is reasonable especially because I have the original ‘Wind’ pedals.

      I am about to order this upgrade 🙂

  25. Stef

    Polar in now selling the left side (Keo Power Essential) for around 590 Euro (~650$), is it worth it?
    I, who is an Polar M450 satisfied owner think so, or am i wrong?

    • Jeff

      Ray,
      Any updates from Eurobike on when Look will upgrade/exchange the Polar BLE only pedals to combo BLE/ANT+ pedals? Timelines and costs for dual channel transmitter updates?
      Thanks!

    • Jan

      The essential is perfect. First I had the dual, but get the same power reading with one side power pedal, and half the trouble with mounting and calibration. The wattage is accurate. Be aware that calibration and mounting is very important for accuracy, more imporant than dual power pedals.

  26. Aldapa

    Never have problems with connections??
    Bliking blue and yellow light but my cellphone can’t read it .

  27. Richard

    A technical question on these pedals if anyone can help:

    I have the Polar version of the Look Keo power pedals, which I’ve been using with the Polar V650. I originally had the W.I.N.D. version that I used with the CS600x, and I had them upgraded (by Polar) a few years ago to the BLE version. It works well and I like having the left/right power measurements, but am looking to upgrade from my V650 to the new Lezyne Mega XL, which also supports a left/right power reading. However, I don’t think the Lezyne can accept two separate power meter signals.

    So my question(s): Does the BLE version of these pedals send a signal from one pedal to the other, and then that pedal sends the combined signal to the headunit? (Which is how the W.I.N.D. version worked.) Or does each pedal send a discrete power signal? I suspect the latter, since both pedals show as paired on the V650.

    If so, the Lezyne may not work, and I’ll need to upgrade my existing Polar BLE version to the ANT+/BLE version from Look. Has anyone (in the US) successfully done this? What was the cost and turn-around time?

    • Geoff Mather

      Hi Richard,
      My Polar pedals are BLE only and do not work with Wahoo Element. I would love to upgrade my Polar power pedals to ANT+/BLE. Pls post if you figure out the process and cost to do so.
      Thanks!

    • Richard

      I sent an email to Look (in France) and will post what I hear back. However, I am starting to wonder if the ANT+ version also sends two discrete power signals. I just read a review on Amazon for the Look power pedals that stated they transmit two separate signals and thus wouldn’t work for a headunit that can accept only one, but it wasn’t clear if the reviewer was referring to the ANT+ signal, the BLE signal, or both.

    • Geoff

      Thanks Richard. I look forward to seeing your response. From what I know about the Look BLE/ANT+ pedals they transmit in the standard power data profile.

    • Richard

      Here’s what I got back from Look:

      Thank you for reaching out to us.

      The right transmitter sends the power output and cadence data from the right pedal to the left transmitter. The left transmitter then sends the power output and cadence data from both pedals to the cycling computer. So only one signal is going to the computer head.

      We discontinued production of this pedal system several years ago so LOOK does not have any of the ANT+ upgrades available at this point. You might be able to find one at a dealer or online.

      Regards

      After Sales Service Team
      LOOK & Corima USA

      I find it a little strange (and disappointing) that they discontinued this program “several years ago” since it was only three years ago that these pedals were introduced. Also, I wonder if the BLE sensors (which I currently own) actually do send the power signal to the headunit through only one pedal. I just got the Lezyne Mega XL, and in the pairing menu, BOTH pedals show up separately, but the Lezyne can only pair to one power signal at a time. I will have to see if I can figure out which one in the list is the left pedal and see if it delivers a full power reading.

    • Daniel

      Unfortunately I didn’t find your messages sooner, because then I wouldn’t have bought a used pair of Look Keo Power pedals last week. 😀 I have a Mega XL and then realized that Polar implemented a really weird solution with having two separate BLE transmitters in one system… At the moment I have very limited options, because the bike computer brands don’t really mention the dual BLE compatibility in their lists, so I have no clue if a Wahoo or a Garmin would support them or not.

      Moreover, imagine, the guys at Polar were so smart that if you have the essential option of these pedals, so only one side measures, then the transmitted power is not internally multiplied, meaning that most bike computers show the half of the total power, really annoying. Polar should have designed a mobile app to make it configurable, like Assioma or Stages did, but of course there is nothing available, they even removed the apps of the BLE/ANT+ pedals. (you can find them on apksfull.com for example, if interested link to apksfull.com).

      So now my only good option is to use my engineering skills. Luckily I am familiar with BLE transmission and have a couple of microcontrollers at home, so I will develop a simple application to receive the signals from both pedals, evaluate them and transmit them to my bike computer. In the past I did something similar, captured the speed and cadence of an indoor trainer, then estimated the power and transmitted via BLE. If somebody is interested in it, google for ESP32 or the new Arduino Nano BLE or Cypress BLE. Should work with a CR2032, just have to solve the automatic wake-up with a gyroscope.

  28. Eric

    I have those Polar Keo blt smart. Been asking Look if the upgrade still is abiable but no respons. Does someone in here nows?
    Eric

    • Richard

      Yes. See my post right above yours for the response from Look.

    • Daniel

      Hi! I just asked them yesterday and they said if I would have the bill of my pedals then I could get 30% discount on a new Look Exakt pedal… which is way too overpriced and I don’t have the bills…