Joel Morrissette
Roger-
Once the Crank Brothers pedals are broken in, they are very easy to get out
of. Until then, they can be pretty tight, which appears to be due to both
the new cleats as well as the pedal springs and surfaces. I think I've only
gotten stuck in one on a dismount once, and that was with a new set of
eggbeaters during a really sloppy race.
-Joel
2008/9/18 Roger Joys (Mail Lists)
> I like Crank Brothers in general and have them on all my fixed gear bikes
> (fodder for "You know you are addicted" thread), however, I had some issues
> with the float and ease of dismount with them. I switched to Shimano XTR and
> problem solved. Bear in mind that I've been trying cross a whopping 3 weeks
> now, so I am sure this has more to do with technique than hardware, so take
> this as another data point more than a seasoned veteran's testimonial.
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> The positive side to the crank bro system is that the cleats can be
> reversed to give less float. However for this newbie, the Shimano XTR have
> adequate float and a more positive feel of being "in or out" in addition to
> not requiring a yoga move to dismount.
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> *From:* obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Debra Windus
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:25 AM
> *To:* obra@list.obra.org; Evan Plews
> *Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] cross pedal recommendation
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> I like them, too. Used for cross and mountain biking. And for a little
> more money you can get the teflon coated model, which sheds mud and dust
> very well.
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> --- On *Wed, 9/17/08, Evan Plews * wrote:
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> From: Evan Plews
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] cross pedal recommendation
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 9:32 PM
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> Shimano SPD. The first, and still the best. I have used all the other
> pedals out there and always come back to SPDs for the nastiness. I still
> have some M525 from 1992 that spin smoother than any of the competition.
> Real bearings, real seals, steel cleats that don't wear out in a week--what
> more do you need?
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> The real secret is that their cheapest model works just like the XTR with
> just a little more weight!
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