KeaganB Posted June 28, 2014 Share It seems there are pros and cons to both of these systems. But which are the best to live with day to day, easiest to use and clean and overall better and more reliable performance. I'm upgrading to a new bike and considering upgrading from Shimano SPD pedals to Egg beaters. Advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted June 28, 2014 Share The crank brothers pedals are high maintenance, requiring a rebuild at least annually. The SPD are bulletproof, so if you're a fit and forget type of guy, SPD are for you. rouxtjie and mrbaker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren911 Posted June 28, 2014 Share SPD for the mentioned benefits, low maintenance and strong!!! And usually cheaper (depending on which models) mrbaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted June 28, 2014 Share SPD. Here endith the lesson. mrbaker, Warren911 and arendoog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeaganB Posted June 28, 2014 Share The crank brothers pedals are high maintenance, requiring a rebuild at least annually. The SPD are bulletproof, so if you're a fit and forget type of guy, SPD are for you. After every ride now i clean my SPD pedals well and apply new lube. (hate any squeaks). Would this not relate well if i bought a crank brothers pedal? I stay in the garden route so generally muddy conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted June 28, 2014 Share I know it's not on your list but also try Look S-track they are great GoLefty!!, Ryan's dad, Mr LOOK and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeFconOK Posted June 28, 2014 Share Always good to keep them clean and lubed. If you get the crank brothers try get the grease port tool so you can keep them greased. Rebuild kits are a rip off. Its good practice to maintain any pedal annually at least, Crank Bro's just seems to be more prone to wear and tear If you go SPD, 520 or better.I've killed some 505's in two months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Google Posted June 28, 2014 Share Look S-tracks. Best of both worlds. Mr LOOK and Jacques Viljoen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted June 28, 2014 Share Look S-tracks. Best of both worlds. I agree Mr LOOK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Viljoen Posted June 28, 2014 Share Plus very good after sales service from Look SA. (Mr Look) Mr LOOK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted June 28, 2014 Share The SPD are bulletproof totally agree.. never, ever, had issues with SPDs...that being said, I just ordered a pair of green Candys to match a SS build I'm busy with... danievj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 28, 2014 Share SPDs... I'm still running these and believe me they are about to be come fashionable again once the #enduro crowd get hold of them! Don't lube them, don't grease them. Never rebuilt them. They don't squeak, they don't worry, they just keep going without any fuss and if I need to put a foot down I'm back up and peddling without a blink... Been on all my bikes since I got them. Big plus is I can hop on and pedal to the pub / shops with just a pair of thongs on. http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb4331133/p4pb4331133.jpg Edited June 28, 2014 by hellocolour Warren911 and BenReaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 28, 2014 Share Big plus is I can hop on and pedal to the pub / shops with just a pair of thongs on. Just needed to clarify this... Warren911, danievj, RichieT and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted June 28, 2014 Share I know it's not on your list but also try Look S-track they are greatLook S-tracks. Best of both worlds.I agreePlus very good after sales service from Look SA. (Mr Look) these people they know what they are talking about any look pedals are fit and forget. Mr LOOK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted June 28, 2014 Share I know it's not on your list but also try Look S-track they are greatLook S-tracks. Best of both worlds.I agreePlus very good after sales service from Look SA. (Mr Look) these people they know what they are talking about any look pedals are fit and forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Posted June 28, 2014 Share spd 540 for the win. destroyed two pair of crankbrother's both within 500 km. must say the s look looks good. might give them a try in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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