[spkell]

so, to open up another can of worms,
what about maintenance issues? I've heard the bearings on the eggs need to be replaced every few hundred miles.
I find the simplicity of the design attractive and the open design (mud here is STICKY), but don't want to be rebuilding my pedals every spring. . . .

 

[splangy]

so, to open up another can of worms,
what about maintenance issues? I've heard the bearings on the eggs need to be replaced every few hundred miles.
I find the simplicity of the design attractive and the open design (mud here is STICKY), but don't want to be rebuilding my pedals every spring. . . .

They're rediculously easy to rebuild with the $15 kit. But, to prevent having to do it every year, keep them well lubricated by using the grease fitting that comes with them.

 

[pedalitup]

The only thing that bothered me about eggbeaters was the old axles that were too wide. I found some Ti short axles and now I like them better than other pedals BECAUSE of the float and the late release. I kinda like the way I can move my ankles around when clearing uphill switchbacks over roots in my granny gear without coming unclipped and stopping.

To each his own, I love mine.

 

[jeffh]

I really like my eggbeaters. I have about 2000 miles on them this year and about 10 races without a rebuild yet. I do replace the cleats after about 700 miles.

I also like how they perform in the mud, and wet sand much better then my SPD

 

[wheelhot]

what grease do you use for your eggbeaters

 

[jeffh]

what grease do you use for your eggbeaters

I've been using, Silkolene

Pro RG2 - Synthetic Racing Grease
A super high melting point lithium complex synthetic racing grease for competition and road use.

You can pick it up a some Motorcycle shops.

http://www.silkolene.com/productlist.asp?SECTION_OBJ_ID=25248

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/silko5.htm