Performance is born at the intersection of science and innovation: two key elements at the heart of the partnership between HPM and LOOK CYCLE, the world-leading brand in pedals and pedal-based dynamometric measurement systems. Cycling is an ever-evolving sport, where the choice of technical equipment plays a decisive role in the final outcome. Pedals are no longer simple ergonomic components on which the rider rests their feet to generate power, they’ve become intelligent sensors capable of collecting valuable data for performance optimisation.

The HPM team has chosen LOOK KEO BLADE POWER pedals with integrated power meters to enhance performance tests, such as FTP and Wingate, within the Bike Fitting service. The data gathered by the KEO BLADE POWER pedals is processed by our video-analysis software, which makes it possible to precisely compare pedalling kinematics and monitor key points such as ankle, knee, and hip angles at different power outputs.

The result? An optimal, fully personalised position, calibrated to each athlete’s biomechanical characteristics and power expression. Separate analysis of the two pedals also makes it possible to identify left–right power asymmetries, crucial information for implementing any corrections, always aligned with the rider’s medical history and postural assessment.

The accuracy of power data collected during tests enables more precise definition of training zones and the construction of an individual power curve, a key tool in modern performance planning. Parameters such as Torque Efficiency (TE) and Pedal Smoothness (PS), when integrated with HPM’s kinematic analyses, provide a complete overview of mechanical efficiency and the fluidity of movement, allowing riders to refine their pedalling technique and improve overall performance.

The collaboration with LOOK CYCLE reflects a shared vision for the evolution of professional Bike Fitting: a synergy that allows HPM to offer its athletes and clients advanced analysis tools and performance metrics that, until recently, were available only to the elite of international cycling.

For more information on the LOOK KEO BLADE POWER pedals and the data they can collect, visit the product page.