Ben Fischler
I've been riding SPD's since the first version and while they sucked ass in bad mud for years, they have been getting progressively better. The current gen shed mud well enough for me, and they are incredibly bomb proof IMO.
While I have never ridden CB's I have known several friends who stuck with them through many, many of their "6 month rebuilds"... And now most of my friends who rode CG now ride Time pedals and LOVE them. If I were not so heavily invested in SPD's I'd be riding Times.
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-B
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On Feb 12, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Mike Richardson wrote:
> Maybe it's a Shane-only party ... but I agree with Shane G! Also a 10-year CB addict, I haven't rolled eggbeaters but Candys, Acids, and quattros. I don't cx (running issues) but I also broke a pair on both MTB and road last year. Same quality issues as Shane mentioned.
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> I can add they do have a good repair offering and I tried that route first. I found out both of my broken ones were a lower quality and non-repairable ... Looking back, I bought both pairs on-line for a bargain price. Maybe a coincidence but the 3 sets I bought from local dealers are both repairable and still working. I think cb makes or made a lower-end pedal line and that's what I broke.
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> Right now, and for a while now, they also have an upgrade offer. For example, eggbeater 3s and candy 3s for half price, $60. Link on their website, and you just send them a picture of the old pedals. Cb or not!
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> The 3's IMO are awesome, I was really pleased with mine.
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> Mike
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> On Feb 12, 2013, at 9:09 AM, Shane Gibson wrote:
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>> Shane,
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>> I have been using Crank Brothers for well over 9 years now. Initially started with the Eggbeaters. Switched to the Candy's. Felt that the pedal platform was completely useless, and not worth the loss of mud clearance/clip in easiness. In fact, If I'm not clipped in, I'm scared - I never unclip to ride in any conditions. Dabbing is for pansies ... ;-)
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>> During the time I switched to the Candy's - Crank Bros quality went down the toilet. There were 4 or so (maybe more?) years where the eggbeaters really sucked in quality. I had same issues with eggbeaters collapsing on rock strikes, burned out bearings, falling off pedals. It was ridiculous.
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>> In the last 2 years or so - they have completely revamped their pedals and increased their quality control and reliability. Obviously (rightfully so), they're reputation has suffered from their problems. It'll be a while until people start to trust them again.
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>> I still think that Eggbeaters are by far and away the best pedal system for MTB and CX. Nothing else out there seems to clear mud as quickly, reliably, and without issues. The last 3 pairs of eggbeaters I've bought (on different bikes), have all been without problems for the last 18 to 24 months. You can even pull off the pedal spindle, repack it with grease, and put it back together. It's super easy to service them now. I've had a few rock strikes on the new ones, and not popped out, except once; and I was thankful that I popped out - though having the wrong foot free didn't prevent a slow speed inevitable side fall on a bunch of sharp rocky boulders. Sigh ...
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>> I also run Eggbeaters on my road bike - but only because I like to have the same clipless system on all my bikes. If I accidentally grab the wrong shoes, or for some reason need my road shoes 'cause I'm having issues with my MTB/CX shoes - I can be certain I won't have clipless compatibility issues. I'm certain eggbeaters aren't the best for road, but I like, them, I'm comfortable with them, they're nice and lightweight.
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>> I do recommend the **newer** model, serviceable versions of the Eggbeaters ... so far.
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>> ~~shane
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>> --
>> "Opportunities multiply as they are seized." - Sun Tzu
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>> On Tue, Feb 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Shane Parker wrote:
>> Which pedal is the best for MTB? I have been running eggbeaters on my cross and Mountainbike for several years now. Cross has been fine but have had issues with them on my Mountainbike due to pedal strikes. The wings have broke and bent on several occasions and now I am having trouble with one set of wings returning to the correct position. Reading recent reviews, the new addition to crank Brothers selling point is the five year warranty but that does not include pedal collision. I am considering giving the candys a try, specifically candy 3 thinking that it may help protect the wings a little bit better. I am looking for feedback on which pedal you have used and found successful in the Mountainbike setting. Thanks
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