AndreZA Posted April 26, 2011 Share Sure, sure.... adjustment issues though. But if the OP is price conscious then 540's are the boys! Agree but Crankbrothers don't have any either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted April 26, 2011 Share I ride 540's and my boet Eggbeaters, neither of us complain about pedals and we did Epic with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted April 26, 2011 Share I used EB on my previous mtb for 3 years. Works great - you never have to worry about getting the right side up to click in, just step on it. I have to admit they are probably not the most durable. I bought a new Scott Spark 40 this year and it came with SPD505's - entry level. This must be the worst pedals I have ever used in my life, cannot believe Scott put it on a mid-level bike!Changed to Look Quartz (on sale at CWC for R499) and they are working and looking great so far.Their mechanics are fairly similar to EB, so you also get quite a lot of swivel, which I prefer. You can also determine the angle at which you're foot disengages by using different spacers provided with the cleats. The Looks have the same soft click-in as the EB, as opposed to the harsher metal on metal feeling you get from SPD's. I went with the Looks because they seem to be more reliable and cost the same as the entry level EB, which you cannot rebuild as far as I know. Edited April 26, 2011 by Polo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted April 26, 2011 Share I switched over to Eggbeaters from Shimano. Will never go back. Only downsides of eggbeaters are the higher cost and lower durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted April 26, 2011 Share does it make you faster? All the hype about pedals...you guys improved in your times? Rather than EB being for weight weenies....did you notice any improvements in time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 26, 2011 Share Ive just changed all 4 bikes from CB to Shimano. A single bike I could deal with the maintenance but on four, it just gets too much. I only hear about zero maintenance from shimano users, although mud shedding is not as great as CB. I can feel the stiffness/zero float on the shimanos so I feel connected to the bike. Will see what happens come winter. Will be using XTR pedals for Sani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted April 26, 2011 Share I have the 540 and I love them. Never had any issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted April 26, 2011 Share does it make you faster? All the hype about pedals...you guys improved in your times? Rather than EB being for weight weenies....did you notice any improvements in time? I don't think the discussion is about improving weight and therefore time. My indications of weight directly relate to strength, durability and reliability. (and the ability to cut down trees, or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agteros Posted April 26, 2011 Share I am currently riding on entry level spds and am having major uncleating issues and am falling way too often. Which of the above options is better? And yes, it has to be able to handle Sani2C, Sabie and everything else that I can throw my bike at. Everybody neglects this, but what do your cleats look like? Maybe the problem is at the bottom of your shoes, and not the outside of the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted April 26, 2011 Share I don't think the discussion is about improving weight and therefore time. My indications of weight directly relate to strength, durability and reliability. (and the ability to cut down trees, or not) I know just think it ends up being a personal preference compared to you wallet....Strength and Durability I am sure a heavier pedal would be stronger as it is more solid....I been using the same set of PDM540 pedals for a good few years (considering I didnt cycle for a long time I would say atleast 5 years), it got bashed by rocks, went through mud....I only replaced the cleats the other day as I got a pair for free....otherwise the others is still fine. as for the mud....I used it through mud, just a quick bashing with the foot on the pedal and the mud falls out and then perfect again...also it has less play which I love as it feel more responsive....only maintenance done to it before is I lube the spring after a wash. So for the R500 spend or how much it was.....the best buy ever as nothing broke on it before....and if it break I will buy a set again as it lasted me such a long time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted April 26, 2011 Share Before buying anything, give your existing SPD's a quick squirt of Q20 from both sides (top and bottom). I really struggled to unclip before, was contemplating new pedals, so figured nothing to loose and did that on a whim. Now unclipping smooth as anything - without any other adjustment! Somebody with more knowledge will most likely moér me for this advise, but they were about to be replaced anyways, so much did I struggle to unclip! A year on and I still have no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojopup Posted April 26, 2011 Share Before buying anything, give your existing SPD's a quick squirt of Q20 from both sides (top and bottom). I really struggled to unclip before, was contemplating new pedals, so figured nothing to loose and did that on a whim. Now unclipping smooth as anything - without any other adjustment! Somebody with more knowledge will most likely moér me for this advise, but they were about to be replaced anyways, so much did I struggle to unclip! A year on and I still have no issues. Thanks will try this trick. Just bumped into my Sani partner at Solomons just now. Didnt go with the eggbeaters cause its the entry level one and well, dont need a pedal to fall apart whilst riding. He has a pr of 520s for me which I will take. Will also replace the cleats under my shoes as precaution. I think I may just look at some 540s as well (that way I can have no probs on both mtbs) Thanks for all your help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted April 26, 2011 Share As with most things, it seems this is mostly about personal preference. I switched from Shimano to Crank Brothers and am happy. However, I prefer the Candy's to the Eggbeaters - they are awesome pedals. You get the benefit of the platform as well as mud clearance. Of course this comes at the cost of aadded weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionMan Posted April 26, 2011 Share look at one of the active posts "world cup photo's" ... except the DH dude, seems all others are on egg beaters. Yes, their bikes are built for 1 race at a time only and they are more concerned with efficiency / weight than durability, but all using egg beaters must say something about how great these pedals are. I will never go back to spd and have also never had any durability issues. on contrary i will probably break an SPD much quicker because it got clogged with mud / little stones and causes me to fall over like someone riding cleats for the first time...this ending up me smasing them until they break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted April 26, 2011 Share Eggbeaters or go home . I even got eggbeaters on my rigid MTB with the baby seat . A 5 minute job to rebuild , something I do once a year . SPD will never see me again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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