How often do you have to replace your clipless pedals due to mechanical failure?
I ask because as someone who has been riding for over 24 years, it seems that clipless pedals now are not as durable as they were 15 years ago. I first bought Time ATAC aliums 15 years ago and those pedals did not crap out on me until they were five or six years old. They were maintained during those years, but the bearings finally gave out. I bought a replacement set of Times for both bikes and the bearings in both sets gave out after about three years of use. I continued to purchase Time pedals, now it seems that I'm having to replace them after about a year and half of riding. Today's ride was made more technical with the threaded end of the right pedal axle breaking off. Yes I know I can purchase replacement axles, bearings, etc, but after only 1.5 to 2 years of usage I cant help but wonder if there are more durable pedal options out there.
What is your experience?
I ask because as someone who has been riding for over 24 years, it seems that clipless pedals now are not as durable as they were 15 years ago. I first bought Time ATAC aliums 15 years ago and those pedals did not crap out on me until they were five or six years old. They were maintained during those years, but the bearings finally gave out. I bought a replacement set of Times for both bikes and the bearings in both sets gave out after about three years of use. I continued to purchase Time pedals, now it seems that I'm having to replace them after about a year and half of riding. Today's ride was made more technical with the threaded end of the right pedal axle breaking off. Yes I know I can purchase replacement axles, bearings, etc, but after only 1.5 to 2 years of usage I cant help but wonder if there are more durable pedal options out there.
What is your experience?
