Look Trail Grip pedal review - a great option for the adventurous commuter

Impressive grip, but the lugs are not up to the demands of rigourous off-road riding – the 'trail' title might be a bit misleading...

Image shows the Look Trail Grip flat pedals mounted on a bike.
(Image credit: Future)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

These are well-made pedals with striking aesthetics. Their 'trail' title is a tad misleading, as they are certainly better suited to a utility or commuting bike; the lugs are not as effective as conventional MTB pedal pins. If you are looking to upgrade your flat pedals to something grippier and quite enjoy the occasional off-piste forray, these would be a great investment. That's not to say there aren't cheaper options though.

Reasons to buy
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    Grippy but not aggressive

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    Replaceable pads

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    Integrated reflectors

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    Serviceable

Reasons to avoid
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    Pricey

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    Heavy

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    Not as good as a pedal with pins

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While Look are classically associated with road racing, in recent years they’ve diversified somewhat to offer MTB gear, including a range of flat pedals. I’ve previously tried out the Geo City Grip Vision pedals and loved them for urban commuting; Paul Grele also tried the Geo City Flat not too long ago. 

I was keen to see how the Trail Grip compared, and performed, on a variety of terrains.

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