Bicycle Mechanics - Check out this new MTB pedal design

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riderx
09-27-01, 06:23 AM
Pretty interesting new pedal here. Using some of TIME's ideas and stripping it down to a minimalist piece of equip.

Crank Bros. Pedal (http://www.mtbjournal.com/article.php?sid=82&mode=thread&order=0)

Rich
09-27-01, 07:19 AM
The "Egg beater"...

Hahah, I'm a bit dubious to it's minimalist appearence, but it should keep those weight weenies happy!

Wonder when it's available :confused:

Rich
fubar5
09-27-01, 01:40 PM
Thats a pretty genious design.

a2psyklnut
09-27-01, 01:45 PM
I saw that article the other day. When they say minimalistic design they aren't kidding. I'd be interested in trying a pair out and comparing them to my Time's. The quality should be good as Cook Bros has been around for a long time and puts out fine products.

L8R G8R:D
roadie gal
09-28-01, 08:30 PM
Interesting look to them. But they only have 6 degrees of float. That's not much (for those of us with less than perfect body mechanics). How much float do the Times have?
riderx
09-29-01, 05:48 AM
Time's have 15 0or 20 degrees depending on which cleat you mount on which shoe (the cleats are designed asymetrical for this purpose). 6 degrees seems pretty common for most MTB pedals. Since the design of the retention is nearly identical to Time's, I wonder if you could use Time cleat's and get more float out of them.

Boomer - the co. making them is CRANK Bros., not Cook Bros. I made the same mistake as you when I first read it. I'm not familiar w/ Crank Bros., are you?