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Thinking about eggbeaters, deciding between candy sl's and traditional eggbeaters

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flargle
 
For racing you want four-sided entry. For longer rides, having a bit of platform might be nice. Depends on your priorities.

guymysterio
 
I upgraded from my standard Shimano SPD generic-a-thon pedals that came w/ my JTS to a set of eggbeater Cs. Scored them on ebay for $40. Best $40 upgrade ever. Feels a little lighter and the 4 sided entries make mounts a snap.



Thinking about eggbeaters, deciding between candy sl's and traditional eggbeaters

i_r_beej
 
I have Candys and regular Eggbeaters. The plastic platform on the Candys is really slippery against my Sidi Dominator 5s. Don't know if the shoes or the pedal platform is to blame for the teflon-like sliperyness. I also had a problem with the platforms clogging with mud on super-mucky races. They still clear better than any SPD, but I still had to work my foot to clear the goop and click in.

No such problem with the Eggbeaters.

That said-- I see plenty of 'crossers running the Candys.

Walleye
 
'nother vote for eggbeaters

Milice
 
big fan of good old spd's here, have not had any trouble with 2 sides

vanwaCX
 
Thinking about eggbeaters, deciding between candy sl's and traditional eggbeaters

I ride Eggs. I prefer them to the Candy version. In reality, pressure is fully on the crank spindle and the platform is psychological.

If I were buying pedals all over again, I would look long and hard at the Shimano 959s. They have better bearings than either the Crank Bros or the ATACs. They'll withstand pressure washing and a long life. The mud clearance is excellent. They are pricier than the Eggs but will probably even out after you've replaced the bearings in the Eggs every year for a few years.

briscoelab
 
Eggs here. Same for my wife.... and on all our MTBs.

NormanF
 
Thinking about eggbeaters, deciding between candy sl's and traditional eggbeaters

Redline platform on my Bianchi San Jose. Love 'em!

i_r_beej
 
They'll withstand pressure washing and a long life. The mud clearance is excellent. They are pricier than the Eggs but will probably even out after you've replaced the bearings in the Eggs every year for a few years.

Well, you'll save some money if you stop pressure washing your bike!!

You SHOULD NOT be spraying your bike off with high pressure water. NONE of the bearings are made to withstand that sort of force. A trickle out of the hose and a scrub brush is all you need. You'll find that your bearings will last far longer.

Bicimechanic77
 
Time ATAC's!!!!!!!!! I know, I'm out of touch.....

Psydotek
 
I've got Eggbeater and Candy SL pedals on two different bikes. I can't tell much of a difference between the two really. :lol: The Eggbeaters are probably just a tad bit easier to clip into though.

vanwaCX
 
Well, you'll save some money if you stop pressure washing your bike!!

I don't pressure wash my bike. However, if you race in Europe (and some US venues), your bike is going to get pressure washed. That's how they clean them in the pits and after races. I know that doesn't apply to anyone here.

And the superior bearings in the Shimanos will translate into longer bearing life, fewer rebuilds, and less chance of bearing seizure.

I've not raced on the Shimanos. I race on Eggs. My insights on the Shimanos come from an elite amature racer who has done several dozen Euro races and Worlds 3 times and is co-owner of a bike shop where he is one of the lead wrenches.

i_r_beej
 
I don't pressure wash my bike. However, if you race in Europe (and some US venues), your bike is going to get pressure washed. That's how they clean them in the pits and after races. I know that doesn't apply to anyone here.


Are those pros that are getting their bikes hosed in the pits? :)

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