["Special"ized]

hey, how durable are the crankbrothers eggbeater line of pedals, what other clipless pedal would you recommend for about 120$???
thanks

 

[kbiker3111]

TIME ATACS

bullitproof(at least my old ones are)

 

[amor587]

Not Bad IMHO

I've had mine for about 7 months now. Slammed them on rocks on several occassions, haven't had any problems with them so far. I think they are pretty good.... even if they break I am going to replace them with another pair. BTW they are super easy to service!

 

[slayer30]

eggbeaters

I have had eggbeaters about 4 month they seem very durable and they work great in muddy conditions I only got the 75 dollar version but they have been great :thumbsup:

 

[jeffreyco112]

I broke a couple of the bars on one of my egg beaters at my last race, smacking it off a rock on a decent, luckily with the 4 sided entry, I had one side left to clip into. That being said, they have held up to a lot of abuse in the past, and would definitely buy again. I agree with one of the previous posts that the Times, may be a bit more durable though...

 

[mtbfool]

I've loved the three sets I've had. They seem pretty durable to me and as amor587 said, easily serviced.

Time ATACs are similar and are durable. The have more of a platform, but only have 2 entry sides and can't match the eggbeaters on weight.

 

["Special"ized]

I just looked at the time atac alium and atac z @ http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11563-240_TIMAB9-0-Search--/Time-ATAC-Alium-Pedals.htm these are alot cheaper than the eggbeaters also, they look nice!!!!! I like the atac z's

 

[The SS Boz]

Ive been racing eggbeaters for a few years...they are bombproof.....i slammed the crap out of my right pedal into a rock on a fast decent yesterday...worse than i have ever done before...i figured my cleat was either smashed back out of alignment in my shoe or i dented or broke the pedal...neither occured...so i am all smiles over the eggbeater right now :thumbsup:

-Boz

 

[carsonwick]

Sierra trading post has SL's for 60 washingtons.

CW

 

[chad2102]

Egg beaters are really great and also have one of the best warrinty depts ever

 

[SeanL]

Another vote for eggbeaters here. I've been using them for almost 2yrs and I've not had any trouble whatsoever.:thumbsup:

 

["Special"ized]

Sweet!!!! i'l probably get eggbeater SL's at sierra trading post then if not then i'l get time atac Z's

 

[ChrisJ]

I got a brand new pair. Hollar at me in a PM. If you want them. Boz I take it you got the pair you were speaking of?

 

["Special"ized]

thanks

I just got some at my local bike shop for sale....ended up getting the eggbeater SL's!!! Thanks anyway, though! They're sweet! :thumbsup:

 

[ChrisJ]

They're sweet!

Yes they are.

 

[zeeke]

I really like the eggbeaters. I have bad knees and had my ACL replaced last year and really like the eggbeaters. I moved from shimanos and never looked back.

That being said, I did bend my right one in a simple U turn wash out last weekend on the trail. All I did was wash out in the turn and slid on the right side, more on my leg than anthing. Didnt make a scratch on the bike, gave me some dirt road rash from a root, but bent the eggbeater.

ill buy a new set though, I really like them. Personally I dont like Time. I would go with speedplays if I went with any other pedal.


My two cents.

 

[carsonwick]

^^

Did you try contacting crank bros? Seems like they'd send you a new spindle under warranty and if not they'd probably give you a deal.

cw

 

[NE_fsrxc]

Love my eggbeaters - simple, durable, simple. The best solutions are usually the simplest ones.

 

[mtnkiwi]

Definitely, good and simple.

I just used them in a big muddy race yesterday. They were great, I never missed a clip in unlike most of the riders near me. This is the first time I have really had the opportunity to experience and benefit from superior mud shedding. A lot of other pedals seem to gunk up when the going gets tough.

On top of that they are light and look good next to my stove top espresso maker.:thumbsup:

 

[galleywench]

I did bend my right one in a simple U turn wash out last weekend on the trail. All I did was wash out in the turn and slid on the right side, more on my leg than anthing. Didnt make a scratch on the bike, gave me some dirt road rash from a root, but bent the eggbeater.

Send customer service an email and explain situation. Their customer service is second to none. I had a pair replaced recently (sheared spindle) and they went out of their way to make sure I was happy. I had no reciept of purchase and had owned the pedals for over 1 year when it happened.
As far as performance goes, I love them. Granted, I did shear the spindle, but I am 220lbs, ride a rigid SS and love to climb hills. That combination is not a good one for any pedal.