Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Houton Tx Date Reviewed: November 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
all trails
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$89.00
Strengths:
light weight, easy to rebuild, sheds mud.
Weaknesses:
none to think of.
Similar Products Used:
time
Bike Setup:
GF Tass
Bottom Line:
I have had these for a while now, and damn they are tuff. I do not know what is up with the other guys posting saying they break. Perhaps they were not the Steal version but mine have been put through the works. As long as you remember to grease them No worries. I have not had to rebuild mine yet and they have been in some water and sand. Since We have more mud here in Houston I decided to go with the Egg Beater and I am glade that I did.
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Submitted by
Timsk
a Cross Country Rider
from Brighton, UK Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Evans Cycles, Waterloo, UK
Strengths:
Light, very smooth disengagement, look cool in the glass cabinet in your LBS. Easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available.
Weaknesses:
They need rebuilding every 4 months with the $12 dollar rebuild kit. Extremely dangerous. Pedal has a tendancy to come off the spindle evey 500 miles or so due to inadequate weather sealing; all the internals rust and eventually fail. The design puts too much horizontal load on the bearings and they WILL eventually fail if you ride in wet conditions. Not designed for use outside of Southern California due to the possibility that it might rain. Inboard bearing's outer shell became completely siezed to the body with rust after the 4th bearing relapcement.
Similar Products Used:
Time ATACS
Bike Setup:
Too numerous to mention but cover MTBing, Long distance touring and commuting.
Bottom Line:
i don't know how they get away with it. Very dangerous product. I'm now boycotting all Crank Bros equipment. Has anyone ever successfully sued Crank Brothers due to serious injury? I was going to put them on Ebay but my concience got the better of me; I'd never stitch-up a fellow cyclist.
Stick with Shimano or Time.
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Submitted by
Hank
a Racer
from SW Wisconsin Date Reviewed: July 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Light Weight, "good" looks
Weaknesses:
lots
Similar Products Used:
Spd, frog's, Time ATAC
Bike Setup:
full carbon XC
Bottom Line:
Simple fact for the weight and price they cant be beat.
If you want any more from a pedal get the Time ATAC, I have the 2004 model after they "fixed" the little problem of the platform pulling off of the spindle, and still, the platform came off the spindle (spindle wound up in my foot). I had the pedal rebuilt only to have the bearing cease and come off of the crank arm.
The only positives i have is, they are light, comparatively cheap for the weight, and they don't release like the time's when you bang a rock.
I'm going back to the Time ATAC, and I would recommend you do the same.
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Submitted by
Ray
a Weekend Warrior
from Puyallup,WA Date Reviewed: January 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Skookum Flats
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Robust, bulletproof, simple design, sheds mud like a dog on carpet.
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of
Similar Products Used:
Mallet C
Bottom Line:
Used these for a few years now in the Pacific NW. Lot's of mud, rocks, crashes. At first I was a little nervous that the binding would get damaged hitting rocks, logs, etc., but they have held up perfectly. They won't release no matter how hard you pull up, you have to twist out. On my third set of cleats which are brass and designed to wear out before damaging the binding on the pedal. Seems like a smart idea to me. More than enough float, and a predictable release everytime. Easily cleaned and re-lubed. These things will last forever.
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Submitted by
Ray Inman
a Racer
from Newark Date Reviewed: May 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Raceing at plattekill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Light weight
Weaknesses:
feet never stay clipped while torquing of in tech sections. I could go either way on the amount of float. These pedals are built like garbage.
Similar Products Used:
SPD's I geuss a little heavier but worth the more weight
Bike Setup:
Spec epic some custom stuff (My race bike)
Bottom Line:
I've only used these things four times (i raced them once at waywayaonda)before they totaly crapped on me. I craked one realy bad on one of the jaws the other one had a hairline crack in the same place. Bent the axel on the left and seized the bearins on the right(the jaws also were locked in the "open" position). That was the forth ride the first three were almost as disaterous. almost every time i would torqu up a climb one of the two, if not both would release. After my first ride I figured I had the cleats a little askew so i adjusted them many times with the same result. While desending they would roll out from under my feet. Like many other people have said while in tech sections (i.e. rock gardens) the bottom of the pedal sticks way down below the shoe and once struck will scissor and release. I ride generally NJ and NY very rocky steep stuff and race at Plattekill and am Doing the H2H series for 2006 and dont reccommend these pedals for anything NJ has too offer besides fireroads. I have reverted back to my SPD's TAKE THIS AS A WARNING these pedals are not for the serius hard rider they caused me many a headache
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Submitted by
Gabriel Vardones
a Cross Country Rider
from Middletown, CT. USA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Red trail at Case Mtn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with my new bike.
Strengths:
Good if you're filming a crash video because they'll guarantee fall overs and crashes.
Weaknesses:
Unpredictable release. Low-hanging design snags on rocks and step-ups.
Similar Products Used:
Wellgo SPD clones, Ritchey WCS, Onza, Shimano SPD 737 and 747.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Rush 1000
Bottom Line:
These pedals are a travesty. In fact, they're a travesty of a mockery of a sham (Woody Allen). They came on my new Cannondale Rush 1000 and I was origionally enthusiastic about them. I liked the light weight and simple design. Then I tried them, and my enthusiasm waned pretty quick. Their are two major problems with these pedals. One is that release is very unpredictable. Sometimes they relese easily, sometimes not. The other is that the side you're not clipped (or sometimes locked) into hangs down low below the pedal spindle and snags on rocks and roots. it's like lowering your bottom bracket by 15mm. Also, the cleats are made of brass, a very soft metal that will wear away quickly. Mine had noticeable wear after only two rides. I rode on them five or six times and endured several fall-overs and copious scrapes to both elbows and forearms. Finally, the last straw came when I was trying to ride a step-up, maybe 18 inches high, and the pedal snagged, stopping me. Then I couldn't get unclipped and fell over. By bike suffered minor cosmetic scratches. They would have happened anyway, but the first damage to a new bike always bums you out. I'm going back to my old SPD 747s- they're not great pedals, but they're way better than these.
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Submitted by
owen
a Cross Country Rider
from park city, UT Date Reviewed: February 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
porcupine rim, goosebury
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Light, easy to clip in, lots of float. Float is good if you have bad knees.
Weaknesses:
Expensive cleats, and they wear out fast.
Similar Products Used:
shimano spd.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Blur, Fox float front & rear, avid, easton, mavic, hope, bla, bla, bla.
Bottom Line:
A good looking, simple design, hassle free pedel. You will love it, especially in muddy regions. The cleats are designed to wear out, not wear out the pedal.
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Submitted by
kelly
a Cross Country Rider
from grover, wy Date Reviewed: October 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
spruce hollow
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Bills Bike Shop Idaho Falls
Strengths:
Extremely easy to clip into. Just hit them with the tip of your toe, roll forward, and wait for the click.
Weaknesses:
Lateral float, but as one reviewer stated, "keep your toes pointed forward" and not much of a problem. However, the still feel a little "loose" side to side at times.
Similar Products Used:
ritchie comp
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche 1.0
Bottom Line:
I used my old ritchie pedals for 3 years. Didn't really like them, but they were servicable. Took the bike in for repairs and decided to upgrade. So glad I did. This pedals take my bike to the next level. The feel better, perform better, and look better than my previous pedals. They feel indestructable under you feet. Clipped in feels secure and strong, but release easily with natural foot twist when falling. I ride an average of 3 times a week and do a lot of climbing followed by quick decents. I have no complaints after 3 hard summer months of riding. These pedals are excellent and do exactly what Crank Bros promises they will. That makes them worth the money in my book.
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Submitted by
Alan Semon
a Cross Country Rider
from Saylorsburg, PA Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Allamuchy
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
nashbar.com
Strengths:
Simplicity of design (easy rebuild/repair), easy clip-in/out (eventually), low weight.
Weaknesses:
Excessive float when compared to the Nashbar SPD pedals I've used.
Similar Products Used:
SPD pedals for 10+ years (if that is really similar).
Bike Setup:
Ancient Stumpjumper FSR
Bottom Line:
Bought these in a combo with Answer shoes through Nashbar and really like them. They are a little tricky to clip-in to at first, but I think that is more a product of having used SPD's for so long. They look very cool on the bike too!
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Submitted by
David Geracitano
a Cross Country Rider
from Albany NY USA Date Reviewed: July 9, 2005
I have had this setup for 4 years now and it is still going strong. People are complaining about the float, it is only side to side, so what's the problem? Keep your feet pointing forwards like you're supposed to, the minor amount of float gives you small room for error without unclipping on hard ascents. These things last forever, work great, and elicit a lot of questions from people, like "Where are you pedals?", or, "What the hell are those things?". I'll never buy any other pedal.
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Submitted by
jap p.
a Racer
from Miami Beach, Fl. Date Reviewed: April 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
oleta river
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
bell's bikes
Strengths:
simple, easy to maintain design. True trail proven performance. easy in easy out.
Weaknesses:
none that I can think of new ones are lighter but also more expensine and I personally don't think they can take the abuse as well.
Similar Products Used:
platforms, shimano 525's etc, have tried it all.
Bike Setup:
trek fuel 100: team volkswagen slr race frame, avid speed dial 5, sid race, fox floater, deore xtr, race mod bars slr.
Bottom Line:
These are by far the best pedals I've ever used due to the simplicity of design, value and durability, these guys will take a beating and will last for years on the roughest trails. Great buy.
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Submitted by
bernie
a
from Laguna, Philippines Date Reviewed: March 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Southwoods Road Interchange
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Cycling Zone Las Piñas
Strengths:
Very Lite, attention catching appearance, easy to engage/disengage. Mud Proof.
Weaknesses:
expensive, expensive and hard to find cleats too ( replacement )
Similar Products Used:
da bomb, shimano M545, azonic, and wellgo
Bike Setup:
Jamis Komodo FX with Deore Hydros Gruppo, Panaracer 2.1 XCFire tires and Taurus DB rims
Bottom Line:
A must for an MTB rider both road and trail lovers, very easy to use, easy in, easy out, mud proof, that is why this is the pedal on all conditions.
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Submitted by
Andro Galero
a
from Butuan City, Philippines Date Reviewed: March 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Malalag Trail
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
second hand from friend
Strengths:
-simple design -smooth entry and exit -unique eggbeater look -very strong build & finish -very very good mud performance -light weight
Weaknesses:
-expensive replacement cleats
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey Comp & Shimano PD-M858 (used shimano multiple release cleats on both pedals)
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper trailriding shoes
Bottom Line:
Bought these pedals second hand from my friend who's upgrading to the more expensive and lighter Eggbeater Triple Titanium. I love the way my pedals look, its so simple and unique and has a very strong finish. It still doesn't have a single scratch after hitting the dirt for more than two years of trail riding abuse. Even when i'm walking thru mud, the pedals still clicks in, it has the best mud performance of all the pedals i have tested.
The only downside is its expensive replacement cleats, $20 per set. But at least it has lasted all these years and i still have not rebuilt it even though i ride 10-12 hours a week on rough terrain.
Buy these pedals if you're a weight-weenie trail rider on a budget.
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Submitted by
Erling Brabaek
a Cross Country Rider
from El Paso,TX Date Reviewed: November 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
horse thief bench
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Ruby canyon cycles grand junction,CO
Strengths:
Indestructable
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
candy sl
Bike Setup:
yeti 575, nixon
Bottom Line:
This is THE pedal for riding on rocks that will tare everything else up. Hid the rocks with this one the rocks loose.
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Submitted by
Adam Larson
a Cross Country Rider
from Osan Air Base, South Korea Date Reviewed: October 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Case Mt, Manchester, CT
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Nashbar.com
Strengths:
Simple design, very easy to get in and out of, lots of float, no adjustments to worry about.
Weaknesses:
Fast cleat wear
Bike Setup:
2004 Specialized Stumpjumper w/ Fox Float fork
Bottom Line:
I bought these as a package deal with some Answer shoes, because of the good reviews I had read, and I couldn't be happier. 4 sides make these pedals very easy to get into. More importantly though, is how easy they are to get out of. I was a little worried when I saw that there is no tension adjustment, just two different release angles depending on how you install the cleats. But as soon as I started using these pedals I realized that I was worried about nothing. The release of these pedals is amazing. I don't even have to think about it. My foot's instinctive reflex when falling is all it takes to get out. And I've only had one or two accidental clipouts while riding, probably because the cleats are starting to wear a bit. The fast cleat wear is the only weakness but you can pick up replacements for $20 so it's not that big a deal. I recommend these pedals to anyone. I suppose you could go for the Ti versions if you've got the money and want to shed a few grams, but for value, stick with these.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: October 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light, simple, easy in & out, mud isn't an issue
Weaknesses:
A little bit less clearance than most pedals, and in rock gardens if you hit the pedal in the right spot it will release. No platform (not really a problem with good stiff shoes)
Similar Products Used:
Shimano m-520s
Bottom Line:
These pedals work great. I have almost no complaints. They are definately better than others I have tried. For the price they can't be beat.
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Submitted by
Ron
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: October 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
McDowell Mt race loop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Nice design: Light, strong, serviceable
Weaknesses:
Not as easy to engage as advertised.
Similar Products Used:
SPD clones, Time ATAC Alum and composite
Bike Setup:
FSR XC
Bottom Line:
These are nice pedals for the price. Should be very durable by design. The benefit of 4 sided entry is not evident to me coming from five years using Time ATACs. I ride in the desert and have beaten these on plenty of rocks without damage to the pedal. I believe the reported problem of ejection due to rock impact is overblown. I have popped out of these a couple of times when bashing a rock but I have had the same experience on SPD and Times. Overall the best pedal for the money but not as good as Times (except for aliums which were destroyed by the rocks)
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Submitted by
G.K.
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: September 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Mormon/National Loop
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Good looking and simplistic.
Weaknesses:
Too much float and it feels like you are standing on a tooth pick.
Similar Products Used:
Old Shimano 737's (from way back in the day) and now I use Ritchey V3's.
Standing on a tooth pick is completely un-nerving. There was insane float to the point where you cannot feel any definite release point (very numb feel). Just because it has four sides does not mean that the are any easier to get into. In fact, I think they are harder to get into because there is no flat side to keep the pedal still shile you clip. Many times i have tried to clip in and the just rotated and my feet whent slip-sliding off the front of the pedal. Plus, aside from turning the cleat around on your shoe, there are no adjustment options at all.
I case you can't tell, I did not like them at all. The only reason I used them for an entire year is that I paid $100 and wanted to give them a real chance and figured that I might grow to appreciate them or learn to like them. I didn't. I love the SPD style with adjustments and the substantial feel of a real pedal under my foot. My advise, stick with the style that has withstood the test of time and not the latest flash in the pan.
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Submitted by
the_dude
a Cross Country Rider
from southwick, massachusetts Date Reviewed: August 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
online retailer
Strengths:
looks pretty damned cool. easy in, easy out. awesome customer service (in my experience at least).
Weaknesses:
first pair had too much float in the right pedal. warrantee replacement pair make a bit of creaking noise on occasion. no big deal really.
Similar Products Used:
a few other pedals (spd and platform). nothing really similar though.
Bike Setup:
rigid ss.
Bottom Line:
overall a pretty damned good pedal. i originally bought last year's chrome version with a 20% off coupon from performance, but crank bros. sent me new stainless steel replacements. pretty sweet if you ask me. anyway, back to the pedal itself....i've had very minimal problems with them, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a good all around pedal. i think the problem with people catching them on rocks comes from a.) long cranks b.) low bottom bracket c.) pedaling while leaning into corners strewn with baby-head rocks. i can honestly say i've only hit a rock once with these, and it was in an area where i've done the same with other types of pedals as well. overall, a good pedal....and if you can get them as cheap as i did, they're unbeatable.
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Submitted by
Lactic Addict
a
from Chatham, NY, USA Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Broken Thumb
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Crank Bros. booth @ Pedro's
Strengths:
Easy clip-in. Easy clip-out. Has no problem with mud whatsoever. Light. Looks cool. Crank Brothers has the coolest packaging for their products.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager RE-1.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Superlight.
Bottom Line:
I LOVE these pedals! Yes, I've only had them for a few days, but I've done about 50 miles of wet, muddy, riding with them and they have performed absolutely incredibly. I'm going to have to train my mind to stop worrying about having mud on the bottom of my shoes, because these pedals just don't give a #@%&! It's a great feeling to know that you will always be able to easily clip in, especially on slick, technical uphills where you don't have time to mess around. I got a great deal from the Crank Brothers booth at Pedro's Fest and couldn't refuse. So far I'm incredibly happy with these pedals!
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Submitted by
Robin
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM Date Reviewed: July 16, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Amazing pedals. Strong, relatively light and very easy to use. give your bike a unique look.
Weaknesses:
??? Not as light at the 400 triple Ti's.
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Rogue (hardtail) XTR derr, XT shifters, FSA crank, Fox float 100 RLC
Bottom Line:
These pedals are awsome. These are the first clipless pedals I have ever had, so they were kinda strange and a little scary at first. After a couple of weeks of riding them I felt very comfortable clipping in and out while on the road. Clipping out on the trail is just as easy even at the last moment before you tip over. Clipping in is also extremely easy (once you've got it down). Even on a steep incline, all you have to do is put your cleat on the pedal and start pedaling and you will be locked in (Try as little as 1/4 of a turn of the crank!!) There seems to be no way mud can clog these. I have taken shoes with mud caked all over the cleat and stepped on the pedal and SNAP! nothing seems to stop them. They can also take quite a beating, as mine routinely smack rocks on every ride.
Who should get these? Anyone who wants to start using clippless pedals offroad, and isn't afraid to take a few spills. Or people who want a clog-proof system. Who shouldn't? People who are used to a different kind of pedal and don't want to re-learn the operation.
Very reliable and tough, and they look very cool.
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Submitted by
Calum
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, No mud problems, Just plain sweet
Weaknesses:
See the bottom line
Similar Products Used:
SPDs, ATACs, Richeys
Bottom Line:
I bought these pedals after my 2002's had to be sent off to be repaired and the return time was looking a little sketchy (I was told between one and three months). These pedals had performed beyond my expectations, however during a road ride, the cage (for lack of a better word - the place that is in contact with the cleat) broke off and couldn't be fixed locally.
The 2003's were great as well, however after about seven months of use, the allen key system became more and more difficult to use, even though I greased the contact points every two weeks. It became very difficult to remove the eggbeaters (using tools) even when they had been inserted just to hand tension. One day the pedals jammed into the cranks of my Rocky Mountain Blizzard, and even my LBS ran dry of ideas as to how to remove the pedals (although they were able to remedy the problem after three weeks). I called all of the other bike stores in the city to ask if they'd encountered similar problems, but the impression that I got was that this is a one off case.
I am now left with a pair of 03's that I'm afraid to put on any of my bikes, a pair of 02's that have been with the sales rep for more than a year trying to get repaired even though I constantly hassle my LBS about getting them back. I am back to using my old SPD's whenever I want to ride, and I miss the performance of the eggbeaters. As stellar as these pedals are it's extremely fustrating to have spend hundreds on two pairs of pedals that I can't even use.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Simple design
Weaknesses:
Less clearence, Stick out farther on sides, tiny preassure point on foot, hitting rocks releases/breaks pedals.
Similar Products Used:
SPD Pedals
Bottom Line:
I can't say too much about them because I broke them in 20 minutes of riding. The first rock I it with any force pushed the spring mechanism past where its supposed to be and it jammed. I broke my leatherman tring to pry it back. I really don't see how any serious mountain biker could like these. I hit rocks many times a ride and have never broken a pedal, even a $12 nashbar pair lasted me 4 years. Even if they don't break from a hit the design will cuase them to release. Unless you stick to fire roads and never do any real terrain stay away from these pedals.
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Submitted by
CrazyCarl
a
from Davis, CA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The once great Mickey Mouse
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Rebuildable
Weaknesses:
See my description...
Similar Products Used:
A few different brands of SPD's
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock R.M. ETS-X70
Bottom Line:
Well, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and try the "greatest thing since sliced bread." Maybe I'm missing something, but these things are awful. I got the SS versions from Ebay from $70 (they retail for $140, what a rip-off!). First of all, they have a lot of float. A LOT OF FLOAT!! In every direction - up, down, side-to-side, I've never felt something that destroyed my confidence more then these things. They also come unclipped all of the time. Every time you hit a rock with the pedal (which happens a lot with these) you actuate the springs on the opposite side which cause the pedals to release. Also, you can really feel how small the contact point is with your shoe - it feels like you're standing on a greasy marble. Because the connection with the pedals is so loose and floppy, it makes both technical climbs and decents more difficult. I guess these pedals would be good if you want a really loose, floating pedal, but for me it's just irritating.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anything with at least a thin layer of dirt
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
light weight, simple, strong, reliable, good looking
Weaknesses:
eats up the bottom of your shoe, cleats wear out fast, doesn't feel good when they whack your shins or feet
Similar Products Used:
ATAC's, SPD's
Bike Setup:
full rigid single speed, santa cruz heckler, road bike
Bottom Line:
These pedals kick ass. They reminded me of the ATAC's I used for three years, but they're way easier to get into and just as easy to get out of. They're also a hell of a lot lighter, and they don't have a plastic cage/platform to break when you hit rocks. I've nailed the bottoms on rocks many times on Porcupine, slickrock, Amasa back, gooseberry mesa, and every other great trail in the surrounding states and never had the pedal release my cleat. My riding style must be different from everyone else whose had this problem.
Like others have said, the cleats wear out much faster than my previous SPD's and Time cleats and they're $25 a pop. I wore out my first set in 5 mos, so that's about $50/yr in cleats. Crank Bros should make them more affordable.
Since they have no platform, the contact point between the two skinny metal spring bars and the sole of your shoe bears the brunt of the punishment. I've got two wear marks in the bottom of my shoes that were not there with the ATAC's or SPD's. I'm wondering how long it will be before those indentions get large enough to make a loose contact point. Hopefully the shoes will wear out by that point.
Overall a great race/cross country pedal, possibly the best for this application. Not for commuting, or street shoes. Get the Candy's or the Mallet's for that.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Iosue Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Easy in/out. Great float. Quiet! Good warranty.
Weaknesses:
Rock catcher. The X-wing section opposite to that which is latched on to your cleat can securely latch on to rocks and other embeded obstacles.
I'm a seasoned rider with more than 15k miles in the saddle and I've been thrown off my bike twice (in less than 2k miles) using these pedals. When these things hook onto an object they will stop a bike in a heartbeat!
I would only recommend this design if you have a ton of ground clearance and have never scraped your pedals on a ride.
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC. SPDs.
Bike Setup:
'02 Specialized S-Work FSR XC.
Bottom Line:
Buy these if you want to hit the ground hard. I'm going back to Times.
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Submitted by
Ed
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
performance bike
Strengths:
Simple lots of float light very good retention excellent mud performance
Weaknesses:
Not adjustable unique cleat very tall- frequently catch rocks while riding
Similar Products Used:
wellgo ritchey Shimano SPD's Nashbar clipless
Bike Setup:
K2 Razorback team
Bottom Line:
This pedal is very good. Although so many people act as though its the greatest thing since sliced bread, I have to differ. These pedals excell in the areas of mud shedding, float and retention. However, I don't find them to really excell in many other areas. A Major weakness is that they are not adjustable. You're stuck with the factory spring tention which is comparable to a medium to tight setting on most SPDs. Also, I don't recall catching as many rocks with other pedals as I do with these. They also are average in the area of entry difficulty. This could have a lot to do with my shoe choice. However, Shimano SPDs are better for entry (in dry conditions). This should not be an issue for experienced riders. Retention and float on these pedals is IDEAL. They simply will not let you go until you swing your heels out (could be a major problem for beginners). Overall they are the best all-around pedals. But if you ride dry conditions I think simple Shimano 535 or 747 (or whatever their comparable current models are) are better.
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Submitted by
Sean Gordon
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NY Date Reviewed: May 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Paved w/ a nice, clean shoulder
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
EBAY
Strengths:
Easy in and out. No unintended releases in a year. Decent float. Walkable with road cleat or a MTB shoe. Almost ZERO maintenance. Great manufacturer. Hex key install (I HATE pedal wrenches).
Weaknesses:
They are a "mountain bike pedal" so roadies look at you a bit funny. I could care, they just work. They scratch up the bottom of your shoe, but it is nothing catastrophic.
Similar Products Used:
These are my first "clipless" pedals.
Bike Setup:
Specialized Sequoia 2003 with a few component swaps. The shoes I use are Specialized Road and MTB shoes. No clearance/mounting problems.
Bottom Line:
These are great pedals for a no nonsense approach to bikes. They are light enough, extremely durable and you don't have to worry about walking around in your shoes without a cleat cover.
I did a LOT of research on pedals before I fainally bought some and it came down to speedplays and these. SPDs have too little float and are a bit dated. Looks are nice, but the cleats aren't walkable. Speedplays were a bit too much and their cleat replacement cost was twice as much as the 'beaters.
I spend a lot of time on the bike but am no racer. Racers may want a more traditional road system, but I love the ease of the CrankBros line.
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Submitted by
Ryan R.
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island N.Y. Date Reviewed: May 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Pandora
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Do it Ebaaaay!!!
Strengths:
Nice four sided entry system, Completely uneffected by mud and adverse trail conditions. Rebuildable so when the bearings go you don't need new pedals. Stiff pedal for it size I was expecting it to slightly flexy. Release is very nice and is comparable to Time pedals. Multiple ways to clip in, clipping in ging uphill or dwnhill is eaiser with these pedals then Time.
Weaknesses:
NO PLATFORM! You need you shoes to ride your bike! Usually expensive but you can find good deals on these brand new on Ebay if you look. Same weight as my Time Composite pedals I was expecting them to be lighter.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD (HATE THEM!) Time ATTAC (Great Pedal)
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC With Plenty of goodies too many to list here and do you want to read the list? This is for pedals not a bike!
Bottom Line:
Great pedal for Cross Country use. I use to use Time for pedals all the time but when I got my new shoes from Diadora they worked fine but then I had to return them to Diadora for warrenty (soles delaminated) Diadora sent me the new model for 04 (the Skorpion is a great shoe) but they changed the lug height for the new 04 model. So the shoes rubbed the platform on the Time composite's shell and it was driving me crazy, it squeaked every time I rotated the cranks! So I stated to look on Ebay for a new set of pedals since I wasn't cutting my shoes and shims were not working. I would have never bought a set of Eggbeaters they were way too expensive for just pedals but I got a great deal on ebay for them so I got them and I love them now. Time users will have an easy time adapting to these pedals they function very close to Time. They are esy to use and entry and exit is easy. They are not for beginners since they have no platform and bouncing one of these off one's shins would really HURT! For someone who is experienced with clipless pedals they would be easy to use. My one thing I hate about them there is no platform for unclipped pedaling making it a must to use shoes with them. On a recent fork upgrade I had a hell of a time trying to test my fork setting with just using sneakers this is not recomended. Use your shoes with these pedals. My only other gripe is that I was expecting them to be lighter than my Time ATTAC Composites but they were about the same nothing you could feel. in the terms of weight wise. They are a great performing pedal that I wouldn't have bought them for full price. I like them they are as resistant to mud an the elements as time and fit my shoe with no cutting, that's a big plus for me. I'm not cutting my shoes down that I paid for that's throwing away money in my book, not good. The four sided entry is great and and the release and entry is easy. The ability to rebuild them make them worth keeping but check ebay before you buy them they are way too expensive when sold retail at least for the Triple Ti. Great pedal and I got them at a great price I'm going to stick with these for now on. Excellant performer if you live in muddy areas or want a pedal with multiple engaugement option go get a set of Eggbeaters PEACE!
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Submitted by
patrick stein
a Racer
from McHenry, MD Date Reviewed: May 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any in West Virginia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Frankford Bike
Strengths:
Cool design, nice rotation, light
Weaknesses:
Slight click on long steep seated road climbs
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, whatever Cannondale specs. off-road, liked my ONZA's off-road in the day, Speedplay road were nice on my knees for 8+ Years but its nice to use the same shoe for both bikes
Bike Setup:
Specialized Epic Comp with Easton bar, stem,post. Cannondale 2.8 Campy Chorus road
Bottom Line:
Bought on Friday, used off-road Saturday, raced Big Bear Classic Sunday, replaced my aging Speedplay road pedals the next week with a second pair. Only complaint is the creak on my road bike.
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Submitted by
Ryan Baumann
a Racer
from Green Bay, WI, USA Date Reviewed: April 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Bairds Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
New eggbeaters are 10 times better than old spd's - secure cleats, good float, never unclip, easy to get in and out of, grease port...everything!
Weaknesses:
None, save the need to shim the cleats on Sidi shoes.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano m520, time ATAC aluminum
Bike Setup:
2002 Specialized stumpjumper comp w/ upgrades
Bottom Line:
These are the best pedals on the market. Yeah they cost a bit more than the competion, but their weight (270 grams) and their durability (stainless steel) are unbeatable. Unlike other reviewers, I have had no problems with the durability of the clats. I feel significantly more confident on my bike becuae of the ease of pedal use...I'll never go back to spd! This prouduct is for everyone from weekend warriors to racers to first time clipless peadl usesrs - they simply are the best.
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Wakefield, MA Date Reviewed: April 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
That trail in the woods. You know where.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Cheap on ebay.
Strengths:
Out of the box they work great. Extremely easy to clip in. Hold well (for a while anyway). Shed mud well w/ their open design. Has a grease port, that's a plus.
Weaknesses:
These things tend to UNCLIP at inopportune moments. The cleats are made of soft butter and wear out too fast.
Similar Products Used:
SPDs
Bike Setup:
Frame, wheels, etc..
Bottom Line:
With fresh cleats these things are great. But after a month of use they unclip too easily.
1) They unclip if your pedal mashes a rock, log or whatever. This is inherent in the scissor 4 sided design. When the bottom of the pedal hits something it speads and so the top spreads and you unclip. If you're not sure what I mean demonstrate this yourself w/ a pair of scissors. Hold them partially open and imagine you clipped in. Now open them more (as what happens when you hit something) and the top opens too. Now you're not clipped in.
2) The cleat is too freaking soft. It's made to wear out too easily to protect the pedal from wear. So after about a month I unclip at inopportune times. This happens not just when the pedal mashes down on something or when I accidently twist my foot (as can happen when you're using body english).
It really sucks when your in a technical situation and your foot unlips.
I giving this pedal a flamin' turd for one month reliability.
SPDs were ok, Eggs are good only when new... guess it's time to try TIMEs. They get good reviews for dependability
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Submitted by
Kenny
a Cross Country Rider
from Tennessee Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Light weight, simple design, not hindered at all by mud, good customer service from Crank Bros.
Weaknesses:
Do not perform quite as well as Time ATACs, poor durability (wore out 2 pairs of eggbeaters in 1 year). Cleats and shoe bottoms seem to wear out faster than with other designs.
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC, Onza H.O.(scarry product)
Bike Setup:
If you are reading this, you probably only care about the pedals...
Bottom Line:
Pedals are one of those components where a small difference in performance can make a HUGE difference in your confidence level when riding fast or technical terrain. The eggbeaters do perform well, just not quite as well as my old Time ATACs. With the eggbeaters I would (on occasion) either: 1) Not be able to come out of the pedal when trying to get out (quite embarrassing for a fairly experienced rider, but not that big a deal). or 2) Have my foot accidentally come unclipped while riding (a very big deal). I NEVER had either problem above in my 5+ years of using my ATACs. In fact, during the time I was having my eggbeaters rebuilt; I went back my 5+ year old ATACs and immediately regained a level of confidence with my pedals that I had never really reached with the eggbeaters. Don't get me wrong, I do think the eggbeaters are great pedals, and I am very satisfied with Crank Bros customer service - I just can't justify the loss in performance to gain a slightly lighter pedal. For someone who has never used Time ATACs, this pedal is probably a good option, especially if weight is an issue. As for me, I am going back to the pedal that performs flawlessly and lasts virtually forever – Time ATACs!
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Submitted by
FDude
a Cross Country Rider
from Walpole Date Reviewed: March 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
err, that's a secret
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Light weight, simple, durable, great performance/engagement in muddy conditions
Weaknesses:
Bump a rock with the bottom of the pedal and you'll unclip.
Similar Products Used:
SPD M-858, Speedplay Frogs
Bike Setup:
Tomac 78 Special, Rolf, Hayes, XT/XTR
Bottom Line:
I was searching for a metal bodied, mud pedal with float and no side to side shift. Egg beaters fit the bill. Engagement, disengagement improves onc ethe cleats break in. There are two float settings determined by cleat orientation. One is nearly undetectable. The other is huge. I started off with the big float position. Had to basically face backward to get free. If I fell, one foot reliably disengaged. The other always stayed clipped in. Been using the low float setting ever since and my knees ache again. Banging into rocks with the bottom of the pedal kicks your shoe free. It's an eye opener... Not a great pedal on rocky trails, but it's light and clears mud/snow well.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia Date Reviewed: March 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Wissahickon Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar.com
Strengths:
Easy in and out compared to SPD. A little more play then my SPD's eliminates the pain I was getting in my right knee. Mud isn't a problem
Weaknesses:
The price is a little steep compared to SPD.
Similar Products Used:
SPD
Bottom Line:
I was never totally comfortable with my SPD. A foot would occasionally pop out, ruining a difficult uphill. They were sometimes tough to pop into and I often had to adjust them.
With the SPD experience I had no problem popping into my eggbeaters. Once you are in you are in for good. The pedals hold when you want them to and pop out easily with a twist of your foot. These have given me more confidence and ability on tough uphill runs that I wasn't able to before.
There are some complaints about the wear of the brass cleets but they are designed to protect the pedal itself. A cleet is much cheaper then pedal replacement, it only makes sense.
So everybody get the damn things and ride with some real pedals.
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Submitted by
Victor
a
from Luthervill MD Date Reviewed: February 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
don remember sory...
Strengths:
four way entry... its great... got it when it when the idea of egg beaters first came out from a cheap site...there is no way mud or snow will ever prevent me from clipin in...
Weaknesses:
the copper cleat is startin to wear out...it made out of copper so u don mess up the egg beater...not spd compatible so if u wanna try ur friends bike for a sec... can't really do it... but screw spds anyway right?
Similar Products Used:
other crank bro products...and some frog clipless pedals... don know the name of it?
Bike Setup:
egg beaters with my etsx 30 rockymountain... its just good clips
Bottom Line:
no more worries about mud... one question that i had was why in the world did they make candy's... egg beaters don need know platform ur clipped in... watver... i must warn you ppl that that copper does eventually wear out and i need to replace mine
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Submitted by
JQuest
a Cross Country Rider
from Iowa, USA Date Reviewed: February 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Weight - Simplicity - Ease of entry/exit (after initial break-in of a week or two of frequent use)
Weaknesses:
Will tear your chins to shreds if you miss the pedal during a hard entry (like I did while delirious about 45 minutes into a XC race after a steep hike-a-bike section).
Similar Products Used:
SPD, Speedplay (road)
Bike Setup:
Yeti ASR XTR/XT
Bottom Line:
Van's complaint below is certainly a valid one. I've had the same problem where pedal bottom hits rock and foot disengages from pedal. However, I think it is a going way overboard to say that the Eggbeaters "SUCK". What sucks is to have this one flaw in the Eggbeater design rear it's ugly head during a tricky section, resulting in what sounds like it must have been a fairly intense crash. Sorry for your luck, Van, but this is a great product overall.
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Submitted by
Van Hardy
a Weekend Warrior
from Tremonton UT USA Date Reviewed: January 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
light weight easy clip in
Weaknesses:
comes unclipped
Similar Products Used:
shimano
Bike Setup:
specialized fsr
Bottom Line:
I am taking these pedals off my bike and will never use them again they work well on singletrack but when it comes to technical slick rock they SUCK!!! about 15 mins into the gooseberry mesa i was cranking up a short steep section the bottom of my pedal came into contact with the rock taking the spring pressure off the cleat causing my foot to come off the pedal big crash. the rest of the ride i couldn't trust my pedals the came out a total of 5 times in 16 miles on the mesa . I try not to hit the bottom of the pedal but use this pedal if you NEVER hit the pedals on rocks I would not recommend these pedals
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Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: January 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Gold Bar Rim
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Easy getting out; feels secure without being tight. Lightweight (even this steel version)
Weaknesses:
Not good in snow (is there any clipless that is?). Expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 525s.
Bike Setup:
Ventana F/S, Shimano XTR, Hayes mech. disks
Bottom Line:
Background: I rode many years with Shimanos, and was pretty happy with them except for when they got grit and water in and became inconsistent in releasing (this seemed to happen on scary sidehills in Eastern Washington, after going through creeks and then drying out on the uphills).
Crank pedals solve this: they release with a firm sliding feel that's hard to describe but which assures me that they won't jam. Getting in them is just a bit (not a lot, but noticeable) harder than Shimanos, but not really a problem. The issue seems to be that you don't have quite as big a target to aim for with your sole. They are a little bit better than Shimanos in snow. At least these can be kicked to get snow off until you can get in, whereas with Shimano, I would have to get off and pick ice out of the pedals before I could get in them.
Before getting them, I was worried by some user's comments that they were hard to ride on without clicking in, or hard to start on an uphill. I have done lots of both of these activities and have not had any trouble. They can be ridden unclipped about as well as Shimano, and I can go down technical terrain with a foot riding unclipped on one, and the foot can be kept firmly on the pedal. Starting on an uphill is easy for the same reason. I wish I had them on all my bikes (because of price, they're only on the "good" bike. I liked them so much I took them on my last vacation and put them on a rental F/S bike.
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Submitted by
Mibo
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: January 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Simplicity, mud/animal sh*t clearing design, light but strong.
Weaknesses:
Ummm trying to clip out using the 20 degree release angle
Bottom Line:
Awesome pedal, though at first I had my cleats screwed in to release at 20 deg and took some stupid falls at low speed on the main road coming to stop at traffic lights, and on tight single track, I just couldnt unclip!!! changed cleats around to release at 15 deg, so much better. Bottom line these are superb pedals, clipping in and out is second nature and they resist clogging up with muck, a bonus in UK!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Hillsdale NJ USA Date Reviewed: December 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Cosmic Wheel
Strengths:
Positive fit, easy in-easy out.
Weaknesses:
No complaints
Similar Products Used:
SPD
Bike Setup:
Klein Mantra Comp
Bottom Line:
It's important to get set up right. John at Cosmic pointed out that there are various release angles, based on how the cleat is installed on the shoe. If you are concerned about getting out, opt for the early release set-up (I'm told this is the popular choice).
Don't worry about the lack of platform, they are much more stable than they look the few times I was unclipped.
The ease of entry/exit improves confidence making you a stronger rider.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from Wilmington, Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: December 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
a good trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Frankford Bike
Strengths:
Light, light, light... where does all the mud go? easy clip in lots of support when clipped in
Weaknesses:
no platform w/ regular shoes hhmmmmmmmm... what else?
Similar Products Used:
Time, Shimano, Nashbar(aka. Crapbar)
Bike Setup:
Light Giant hardtail sub 21 lbs Xt/XTR Manitou Skareb, good stuff
Bottom Line:
It takes a learning curve after using Time pedals for over 2 years. That learning period is well worth it!! This is the best pedal design ever!! I got mine really cheap at under $80. BUY THEM!!
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Submitted by
Nitish Nag
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont, CA Date Reviewed: December 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Skeggs Point
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Phat Tire
Strengths:
Great mud clearance. Easy enrty and exit all the time. Cool Greasing tool. Never needs to be checked for any thing. LIGHT!
Weaknesses:
No adjustment for entry and release pressure tension. no platform for riding without being clipped in. (Get the candy or the Mallets for that.)
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 959, Shimano 535, Cheap generic junk. (All SPD cleats)
Bike Setup:
2004 Blur, 04 XTR, Easton Carbon Cockpit.
Bottom Line:
This is the BEST pedal out there. There are no compromises in the design. Baby bottom smooth entry and release. Super great. GET this if you are a cross country or trail bike rider. Way to go Crank Bros.!
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Submitted by
DonP
a Weekend Warrior
from socal Date Reviewed: December 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$66.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
simple design inexpensive some free float
Weaknesses:
unknown durability
Similar Products Used:
959 ATAC Frogs WTB 250
Bike Setup:
Bianchi SS 36:18, Sidi Mega shoes
Bottom Line:
I'm kind of a pedal junkie and always buy and try out the new stuff. The single speed is a good pedal test bed because a lot of the time I'm climbing out of the saddle, which is a real test of knee comfort. I've been using Frogs simply because they cause the least amount of knee stress of any pedal I've tried so far, the ATAC being the worst.
So I kept a Frog as the left pedal and put an EB on the right for a real comparison test. Then I started off on my SS training loop, 2500' of climbing and about 2 hours of riding (don't know the distance). I brought along tools to adjust the cleats if necessary. The EB was mounted with the supplied shim on my Sidi Mega.
First thing I noticed was that the EB has a lot of free float, not as much as the Frog but enough to be comfortable after readjusting the cleat twice. Clipping in wasn't quite as easy as the Frog but that should improve, I'm just very used to the Frogs. Clipping out is way better than I expected and is pretty confidence inspiring, and should get even easier as the cleats wear in.
Half way through my test ride I couldn't tell which pedal had the Frog and which had the EB, they are very similar in their feel while pedaling. At the end of the ride both knees felt good, the sign of enough free float in my experience. Where as when I ran a similar test with an ATAC I could tell my knees didn't like that pedal at all.
I later tried removing the shim from under the cleat and could feel some friction in the float and release. You definitely want to check this on your shoes and trim the sole or use the shim, it makes a big difference.
Bottom line, I like these pedals a lot, and can understand why people use them on all their bikes. Assuming no problems with durability, these are a winner.
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Submitted by
Nolan
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: November 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Weight, impervious to mud and dirt, customer service, etc, etc.
Weaknesses:
weak cleat bolts (see below).
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Ritchey, Scott, Onza
Bike Setup:
Steel Hardtail, using old Answer Accelerator shoes.
Bottom Line:
This is the most superior pedal on the market. I had a simple issue with the cleat bolts(snapped the heads off) and it was taken care of immediately by Tammy in their customer service dept. Outperforms all other pedals I have ever used. Lightweight and they look pretty slick on my ride. Who should use it? Anybody looking for the best pedal they can get. Easy to clip in, holds you, easy to clip out when needed. I was initially concerned with the lack of platform while not clipped in but that has not been an issue at all; I am staying clipped it through almost everything since unclipping is a breeze (without ever popping out unwantedly). Best pedal out there.
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Submitted by
Jay laskin
a
from glen ridge, NJ USA Date Reviewed: October 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
everything
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
Almost everything
Weaknesses:
Too much foot turn for unclicking
Similar Products Used:
SPD, RICHEYS.. and everything else
Bottom Line:
These pedals are remarkable and predictable. Snow, mud, sand and all the fun stuff out on the trails can't clogs these pedals. With my SPDs the ease at which I could click out and in was always dependent on conditions, but not with these great pedals. They survived downhilling in the Alps and daily abuse like jumping steps and drops.
If you hit them underneath you can come out the pedal and you really have to use a lot of foot turn to get out. I have taken a few falls because I couldn't unclick in time. But for the few falls here and there it is better than the thousand falls from pedals clog with snow or mud. If you live in California or somewhere where the weather is good you might not understand the hype about these pedals. In the north east, you've got to love em! After 8 months abuse they are still going strong.
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Submitted by
Brent
a Weekend Warrior
from Dayton Date Reviewed: October 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Commute
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
When you do it EBay
Strengths:
Lightweight, techy, impervious to the elements
Weaknesses:
small platform makes it dangerous if you forget to wear your cycling shoes
I never got used to any of the SPDs that I had used in the past, I was always stabbing at them trying to get clicked in. Then I found these on Ebay and couldn't resist the price. Without a doubt, these are the only clipless pedals for fixed gear riding. Easy to clip in and no accidental release. I liked them so much that I bought another pair for regular price.
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Submitted by
Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from Ridgewood, NJ USA Date Reviewed: October 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Cosmic Wheel
Strengths:
Light, easy in, easy out
Weaknesses:
When you pedal down on a rock (lots in my area) the pressure spreads the holders and the clip releases. This has only happened to me once b/c as soon an it happens you learn to ride around it. A small price to pay for the other strengths.
Great pedals! VERY LIGHT. Really easy in and out. I was a bit concerned about such a small area but even not clipped in my feet were more secure than the ATAC'S. It seems that the ATAC pedal body interfered with the treads on my shoes, the Egg Beaters don't.
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Submitted by
dave
a Racer
from columbia, tn Date Reviewed: September 19, 2003
speedplay frogs, speedplay x road pedals, time atacs, time road pedals, shimano 7750 dura ace road pedals, and other stuff not even worth mentioning
Bike Setup:
c-dale scalpel, dave's speed dream wheels, sram x/0, easton bar, thomson post, selle italia ti flite, i think you get the idea... all the beautiful sh*t
Bottom Line:
i thought the times were great. i was concerned about what looked like a lack of a platform on the egg beaters. i was content with my new dura ace road pedals.
i was wrong.
pedals may be a little like saddles... one person's treasure may be another's trash. but, with these, the connection to the pedal is what i imagined one could be: a dynamic staticness(is that an oxymoron?) no play but, no stranglehold either. O.K. maybe they have exceeded my imagination even.
fyi: i wear SIDI SRS(with a less rigid sole maybe the lack of a platform look could be felt)
per review guidelines i'll tell you who doesn't need these pedals:
the whole downhill/hucking crowd. i don't need to read about some twenty foot drop where a pedal breaks and gouges the ankle off some whiny fool(get some platforms).
anybody racing against me.
finally, if you have not removed the training wheels from your bike, you probably don't need these.
everybody else that can afford these needs em'.
p.s.- anybody want some slightly used dura ace road pedals?
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Juan
a Cross Country Rider
from Anaheim Date Reviewed: September 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Fullerton Loop, El Morro, Chino Hills
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$78.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Strong, light, ease of entry and release, regreasing port, no flex
Weaknesses:
paint on grease port cover comes off very easy, but it doesn't affect the pedal what so ever.
Similar Products Used:
Wellgo pedals, but they don't compare
Bike Setup:
2002 Mongoose Pro Sommet, XT Drivetrain, TruVativ Stylo Team Cranks, Thomson Post/Stem, Carbon Bars, Mavic Tubeless wheels, Avid Disc/Avid Mag Levers, Selle Flite Gel Saddle and Egg Beaters S
Bottom Line:
These pedals will give the confidenced needed in a pedal, they are super easy to get into and out of. I stay clipped in during rough and hairy stuff with out thinking twice, plus when I need to unclip to go trough worse things I have no problem not having a platform, these pedals are simply great, if you are new to clipless pedals get these you won't be disappointed, I started with the Wellgo's 823 and they were ok to start but I wished I had always started with these. You can get a great deal on ebay, just make sure the shipping doesn't cost too much or there goes the great deal! :)
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ROb P.
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenland, NH, USA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2003
THese Pedals Kick A**, nothing else even comes close, they're inexpensive for the quality, best investment i've made for my bike!
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rob
a Cross Country Rider
from allston, ma Date Reviewed: September 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
rei
Strengths:
smooth in and out, pretty tough to clog up, small and light
Weaknesses:
Mike below, describes how if you hit a rock in a particular way you're cleat pops out. i had it happen to me three times in one ride. it wasn't too much of a problem as your foot is right there and you can clip right back in but it could be a problem if it happens at the wrong time.
Similar Products Used:
SPDs and flats
Bike Setup:
trek 7000 with nice goodies
Bottom Line:
i highly recommend these pedals, i was a bit hesitant at first to get em but all the reviews were positive and then i busted my other pedals. i've wacked them really hard on rocks and they didn't take much damage, we'll see how they last in the long run. I haven't attempted to take em apart yet (don't need cleaning this soon), but it looks easy to do. the four sided entry blows away spd styles and no thought goes into locking in and getting out. to elaborate on the weakness above, as it is not as serious as it sounds. it only seems to happen in a certain circumstance not every time you smack a rock - when you're pedaling and your foot is on the up-stroke and you hit a rock your cleat will disengage momentarily. if you're pulling up, you'll come off the pedal otherwise the pedal will re-engage on the cleat. so just be aware when you're pedaling over rocks.
all in all a solid buy.
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Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Hornchurch, Essex, England Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything without Tarmac
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Surgery, London UK
Strengths:
Ease of use, design looks, weight (or lack of it), total lack of any need for external adjustments/lube.
Weaknesses:
Er, um, Oh yea..... no, wait a minute, Er Nope - nowt !!!
Similar Products Used:
Shimano M515 / M536
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Kaitai, XTR/XT mostly but with a good dollop of "Race Face" finishing kit
Bottom Line:
Needed new pedals as my 536's were getting a bit past it. I bought the 'Eggs' on the basis of reviews on sites like this and in the MTB press. I always thought SPD's were pretty good but the 'Eggs' are absolute blinders. I had to push down quite hard to get into them at first, but this is loosening up pretty quickly with use, getting out of them is an absolute doddle, really slick. Although it's a bit early to tell, the build quality seems pretty good. I honestly couldn't see myself going back to SPD's after using these, really add to the fun and they look so damn cool!
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Philadelphia, PA Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Strengths:
Great product - Thanks Crank brothers - I've started buying more of your products on the strenth of these pedals. As a first timer to clipless it took me a little while to get used to twisting my ankle out, but I now I've got it they are a joy!
Weaknesses:
Scraping the barrel here.. if you spin your back wheel just before a rock and the bottom of the pedal hits the rock it can open up the spring from the bottom and your foot will come out - has only happened once in 6 months of hard use so hardly an issue - and I have banged them into LOTS of rocks!
Similar Products Used:
cages (use these to beat eggs with now)
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS
Bottom Line:
Excellent! small, sleek, simple - they have take my biking to a new level.
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Darin
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa Date Reviewed: August 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Keystone
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes.com
Strengths:
Feet click in, but they don't CLICK out...meaning, very little effort is required to disengage your foot from this pedal (big safety plus).
Weaknesses:
Difficult to Impossible to actually beat eggs with these pedals.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano m515, regular old beartrap pedals.
Bike Setup:
2003 trek fuel 90, stock except for the egg beaters and a cat eye enduro II.
Bottom Line:
These pedals are worth every last penny. They made me faster, stronger, smarter, my teeth are even whiter as a result of these pedals. The bottom line is that these pedals are such a dramatic improvement over other clipless pedals that you will be amazed. When engage you are securely clicked in and stay clicked in through the roughest of stuff. The four sided entry is wonderful. But... the best thing is that to disengage from the pedal all you have to do it think about clicking out and your are done. Very little tortion is required to "click" out, it is like butter. Very strongly recommended.
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Wakefield Date Reviewed: August 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Incredibly easy to clip in & out..
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
Various SPDs and flats
Bike Setup:
Loco with nice shtuff..
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that these pedals are great. I can't comment on durability since I only have put in 20 hours w/ 'em. I still can't believe how easy it is to clip in and out compared to any SPD. Technical is no problem since you can clip out for a dab & then clip back in (really easy).
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Canuck
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Cambodia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
low weight, ease of maintenance, functionality
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
shimano 535
Bike Setup:
superlight, XT, Skareb Super
Bottom Line:
I've only ridden these pedals a few times, but I so wish I'd bought them earlier. I was afrais to make the jump from Shimanos straight to these. Most people have experience with Times first. Man, they are excellent. I'm an XC racer, and I can't believe how easy they are to get into and out of. And once you're in, you're in. My old Shimanos were getting worn, and wouldn't keep me in, even with a new set of cleats. I had to crank up the tension, but still no good. These don't rely on spring tension, and are a snap. The grease port is going to make the mdead easy to service, too. A most excellent purchase! Worth the money and more!
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marc
a Cross Country Rider
from montreal, quebec, canada Date Reviewed: August 11, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
ABC bike shop
Strengths:
VERY clean entry and exit in various conditions, Simple design, no screws and bolts that can come loose, stable platform when used with cycling shoes, No plastic
Weaknesses:
no platform when used with reguar shoes ( not that you should be doing this )
Similar Products Used:
Tima ATAC carbon, shimano, Bontrager RE-1
Bike Setup:
ORYX ( canadian bike ) hardtail, XTR, Hayes, Easton carbon riser bar and seatpost, Mavic tubeless wheels, Marzzocchi Marathon fork, Selle Italia saddle carbon rails,
Bottom Line:
Installed them and rode. You will forget they are even there...which is always an indication of a great product. I am impressed. Entry and exit even better than Times and the eggs are more stable. Stainless steel contruction seems quite bullet proof. Grease ports mean longevity but we'll see in a couple of months.
Buy these, they are a great set of pedals and they look great too.
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jason
a Racer
from syracuse Date Reviewed: August 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The one with dirt
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came on my christini awd
Strengths:
Easy in, easy out regardless of junk jammed in the cleat area.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't peddle for me
Bike Setup:
christini, epic, M1(mallet), and my rigid steel commuter(candy)
Bottom Line:
So easy I don't even think about the entry or release, just drop the hammer! They have saved my body, and ego from bruising numerous times. Nice
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fonseca
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Date Reviewed: July 31, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$84.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Looks to be greatly improved from the original model: -greaseport -better seals -better spindle -lighter weight
Weaknesses:
None yet. They have addressed the problems with the original Eggs.
Similar Products Used:
Original Eggs. Several models from Time, and a bunch from Shimano.
Bottom Line:
Don't consider buying the original Egg Beater pedals. These are better in every way. I had quite a few problems with my original pair, but it looks like Crank Bros has addressed every issue.
Time will tell, but I'm confident that the super-fast bushing/bearing wear and play that plagued me won't be a problem with the new Eggs.
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Cargogirl
a Weekend Warrior
from Waterboro, Maine, USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Mount A and any ol' trail in Maine :-)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Gorham Bike
Strengths:
Ease of entry/exit, light weight, simple design.
Weaknesses:
None so far. :-)
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC, and Speedplay Frogs.
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 90 WSD - stock except for the Eggbeaters.
Bottom Line:
I've been riding on the Times for a long time, and I thought that nothing could ever top them. Wow! These Eggbeaters did just that in my book!
The Eggbeaters are so easy to clip into and out of. I now find myself riding alot of technical sections while clipped in... I would have NEVER felt comfortable doing that with my old pedals.
As easy as I find these to clip out of, I have not yet had an unwanted release, and I've been riding them awfully hard for an old lady! :-)
The Eggbeaters have just enough float to be kind to my knees (remember, I'm old.), yet don't have that uneasy, walking on ice feeling I found with the Frogs.
I'm so happy that I took the plunge and purchased the Eggbeaters...they are definately the best I have ever used!
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Pete
a Racer
from Phila, Pa, USA Date Reviewed: July 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Brandywine
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
Perfromance Bike
Strengths:
Weight at only 266 Grams, Clip in, Clip out easy as pie
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
shimano 515
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 98, stock except for SLR saddle and Egg Beaters
Bottom Line:
I was worried when I first put them on that I was able to clip out too easily. And get this, you can even clip out while your foot is moving forward; just twist to the side with your foot still flat and you slide right out. I just got back from a hard training ride on slightly muddy trails and these pedals saved my butt 3 times. At one point, I lost my balance on an off camber root, clipped out while lunging forward, planted my foot, clipped back in, and pedalled away without losing any speed. It was amazing. If I had to twist my foot up and back to get out of my old Shimano's, I'd be flossing the mud out of my teeth right now insted of writing this.
Hats off to Crank Brothers for a beautifully designed product.
If your a weight weenie, forget about The Candies, you don't need the platform. If you miss the tongs when you go to clip in you can just roll the pedal foward or backward and they clip right in. You don't need a platform, you're always clipped in.
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Dominic
a
from VA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light, simple design, easy to get in and out (once you got used to)
Weaknesses:
Hard to pedal when not clipped in
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 515
Bike Setup:
Jekyll 1000
Bottom Line:
People love this pair, while I have a love/hate relationship. After 2 months, I still having hard time to get out only on technical sections, I guess 15 degree still too much for me. Work great on flat trail and non-tech sections. I have met 2 riders have the same problem while hundreds don't.
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Submitted by
googly66
a Cross Country Rider
from Bristol, England Date Reviewed: July 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Timberland trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
cyclexpress.co.uk
Strengths:
Light, secure when clipped in and easy to clip out.
Weaknesses:
No platform, but surely you realise this before you buy!!!
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 515, 959
Bike Setup:
2003 Cannondale F800SL
Bottom Line:
These pedals are just blooming marvellous; they shed mud like no other.
But what really makes these a winner for me is just now easy they are to clip in, stay in, and unclip with no effort at all. Basically you just stand on the pedal and with no adjustment I'm clipped in! Once clipped in I feel more securely attached than any other pedal and have had none of the unclipping nightmares that I'd suffered with my various Shimano models.
There's obviously little in the way of a platform, so if you rely heavily on a platform for technical sections then perhaps try before you buy.
The 2003 pedals are lighter than last years and an improved design has eliminated lateral movement.
$ 140.00
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