Mountain Biking - Question about Egg Beater Clipless Pedals

I'm strictly a novice interested in improving my pedaling efficiency on a mountain bike. I don't race or ride competitively, just do it because I love it. Anyhow, i was considering getting some egg beater pedals and I was wondering about the cleats to match. Do I have to get a specific shoe or is any old cleat compatible with any clipless pedals. I really have no idea. Thanks a lot.

cleats will come with the pedals and will fit any spd shoe. Pretty much all mtb shoes will work with the eggbeater cleats, but there may be a few oddballs out there.

eggbeaters = suck

If trying to clip in and the pedal keep rolling over and over sounds like fun, then get u sum.

if you want ****ty bearings get them

eggbeaters = suck

If trying to clip in and the pedal keep rolling over and over sounds like fun, then get u sum.

If you have minimal coordination this will not be an issue. When my son was 14 (now 15) he figured them out in one ride. I actually use the regular eggbeaters on my DH bike and all my others - I have no issues getting in or out. I also have multiple friends that use them and will not use anything else.


if you want ****ty bearings get them

The "C" models do have crappy bearings - get a higher end model like the ss.

I've used my Candies for four years now. If you take care of them, there's no problem. Have Candies on all of my bikes.

shimano spd>crank bros

shimano spd>crank bros

Mud, dirt, snow, cleat wear, somone that actualy rides>shimano spd

spin class=shimano spd

Mud, dirt, snow, cleat wear, somone that actualy rides>shimano spd

spin class=shimano spd

+1

I forgot to mention I use Time pedals and tried crapbeaters for about 3 months and they don't even compare to the Times.

I just got my first set of eggbeaters a few weeks ago. I have had looks-puck, wellgo-spd, and shimano-spd... I think the eggbeaters are my favorite. They don't get clogged up with sticks or mud and they're easy to clip in/out.

I know to many people who have broken set after set of eggbeaters. I use nothing but speedplay frogs.

For someone new to clipless, I'd recommend something with a small platform at least. The Candy is a solid pedal - I have two sets: I have a set of Candy C pedals on my full suspension bike that I've had for three years now. I've slammed them on rocks, cracked the plastic housing around the spindle, etc, and they just keep on keepin on. I also have a set of base candies that I got about five years ago. I put them on my trendy hipster 29er and they're still rocking with no problems. I like the Crank Bros. pedals quite a bit.


Mud, dirt, snow, cleat wear, somone that actualy rides>shimano spd

spin class=shimano spd

:lol: nice

I know to many people who have broken set after set of eggbeaters. I use nothing but speedplay frogs.

I broke a set of eggbeaters earlier this year. They were given to me by a friend who had them given to him by another friend. They'd seen a lot of bikes and years. I liked them quite a bit so I was disappointed but I threw the extra pair of Candy's on them and off I went.

Eggbeaters are the best. I've had a pair for 7 years now and they're still going strong.

SPD's are the worst. And by worst, I really mean suck. And by suck I really mean blow.

Egg Beaters have some of the ergonomics and some of the worst durability. They're awesome ... when they're not broken ... which is frequently. I stopped counting how many axles I snapped. I blew out a pair of Acid pedals in 7 months doing nothing but road riding. I was advised that I needed to disassemble the pedal frequently and re-lubricate it.

Then you can read about the tools that aren't the right size. For that matter, the last pair of Mallets I bought didn't have the right size hex receptable. I had to pound a T-30 into it in order to get it out of my crank.

To there credit, they will replace all the crap that breaks. You pay for shipping on the way there.

I ride eggbeaters and enjoy them. I can't pull out of them, unlike when I had Onza pedals.

What are the BEST pedals? The ones that YOU enjoy; the ones that do not hinder your riding.

You will want to get good shoes. Poor shoes will leave your feet sore, regardless of what pedals you are using.

You can get a low-cost set of eggbeaters for less than $50. If you know you don't want to stay with platform pedals, give them a try. My suggestion: start with lower cost pedals and good shoes.

eggbeaters = suck

If trying to clip in and the pedal keep rolling over and over sounds like fun, then get u sum.

Your not the guy who lubes with wd40 are you?

There is always consistent fail in Eggbeater threads.

Buy them. If you take care of them and don't weigh 350 pounds then they won't break.

If cost is your main issue, go with the eggbeaters. If performance is your main issue, go with time atacs.

Your not the guy who lubes with wd40 are you?

I have and many other lubes as a matter of fact and seen no difference between any of them.

I'd be willing to bet more than half of the users in this forum don't even properly lube their chain the way your supposed to. I've NEVER seen a person at a trail head lube a chain and wipe off the excess lube like the directions say on the back of just about every bottle.

Have you used WD-40 on a chain???

I'd be willing to bet more than half of the users in this forum don't even properly lube their chain the way your supposed to. I've NEVER seen a person at a trail head lube a chain and wipe off the excess lube like the directions say on the back of just about every bottle.

Have you used WD-40 on a chain???

First of all - if someone is lubing their chain at a trail head they are an idiot - the lube needs to penetrate the chain prior to wiping off (like the night before a ride).

If the chain has O rings (or X rings), use WD-40 - last time I checked there were no O ring (or X rings) in the MTB world.

First of all - if someone is lubing their chain at a trail head they are an idiot - the lube needs to penetrate the chain prior to wiping off (like the night before a ride).

If the chain has O rings (or X rings), use WD-40 - last time I checked there were no O ring (or X rings) in the MTB world.

So you've used WD-40 and your chain fell apart or what was the negative affect of using it??? I just want to here from somone why they choose not to use it besides, ummm well your not supposed too use it. Not trying to start a pissen match I just want some good feedback from people with some facts.

I read a study on chains were a test was ran at a university with chains that had lube and chains with no lube. Both chains performed the same and neither chain showed more wear than the other. The point they wanted to make was that lube, oil whatever you want to call it is there to keep crap from getting into those areas that are to remain clean and unihibited with foreign debris.

. The point they wanted to make was that lube, oil whatever you want to call it is there to keep crap from getting into those areas that are to remain clean and unihibited with foreign debris.
Huh?:lol: lube is to reduce friction, not "stop crap from getting in there":twitchy:
Oh and by the way, WD has little lube,,, but we've been though this before. You have been huffing that WD haven't you? Ha Ha

So you've used WD-40 and your chain fell apart or what was the negative affect of using it??? I just want to here from somone why they choose not to use it besides, ummm well your not supposed too use it. Not trying to start a pissen match I just want some good feedback from people with some facts.

I read a study on chains were a test was ran at a university with chains that had lube and chains with no lube. Both chains performed the same and neither chain showed more wear than the other. The point they wanted to make was that lube, oil whatever you want to call it is there to keep crap from getting into those areas that are to remain clean and unihibited with foreign debris.

The university of Phoenix?:lol:

So you've used WD-40 and your chain fell apart or what was the negative affect of using it??? I just want to here from somone why they choose not to use it besides, ummm well your not supposed too use it. Not trying to start a pissen match I just want some good feedback from people with some facts.

I read a study on chains were a test was ran at a university with chains that had lube and chains with no lube. Both chains performed the same and neither chain showed more wear than the other. The point they wanted to make was that lube, oil whatever you want to call it is there to keep crap from getting into those areas that are to remain clean and unihibited with foreign debris.

OK - here is my real reply:
WD40 removes dirt and grease....... oh forget it, watch this - see if it changes your mind
http://bicycletutor.com/no-wd40-bike-chain/

Back on subject here,
My Shimano SPD's are fine. I will admit I have no comparison, never ridden any other pedal besides platforms.
I have never had any issues with my SPD's besides a little ice build up. I don't maintain them like I should either, everynow and then I might drop a little bit of oil here and there.

eggbeaters = suck

If trying to clip in and the pedal keep rolling over and over sounds like fun, then get u sum.

Excellent concept, poor execution. The fabrication is low quality. I haven't owned a single pair that didn't have a catastrophic breakdown. Axels break, bearings sieze due to poor sealing, the cleat bolts strip very easily and some of them didn't have the correct allen driver size.

Despite the fact that Crank Brothers will replace everything with minimal fuss, I will NEVER buy another Crank Brothers product. The quality control is horrible and it's dangerous to ride on something that has failed so often under XC use. Seriously, the bearing on an Acid pedal seized and twisted off the end of the axel. It was 5 months old.

The university of Phoenix?:lol:

No it was Johns Hopkins. The cleanliness of the drivetrain is the determining factor in efficiency. This might lead one to believe that one should use waxes. But waxes don't flow so once a wax is displaced from the rollers, it doesn't go back.

No it was Johns Hopkins. The cleanliness of the drivetrain is the determining factor in efficiency. This might lead one to believe that one should use waxes. But waxes don't flow so once a wax is displaced from the rollers, it doesn't go back.

So...... Your really gonna side with Rico on this? My Eggbeaters have performed flawlessly for 5 years and i never used wd on a chain???????? What chu gonna do huh huh/ what what huh/
Sorry dude but you and I have disagreed in the past and it's because I feel your advise is strictly based on your experience.
Others ride differently. Please new riders, take this mans advise as all others, including mine, with a grain of salt.

So...... Your really gonna side with Rico on this? My Eggbeaters have performed flawlessly for 5 years and i never used wd on a chain???????? What chu gonna do huh huh/ what what huh/
Sorry dude but you and I have disagreed in the past and it's because I feel your advise is strictly based on your experience.
Others ride differently. Please new riders, take this mans advise as all others, including mine, with a grain of salt.

Kosher or iodized?

So...... Your really gonna side with Rico on this? My Eggbeaters have performed flawlessly for 5 years and i never used wd on a chain???????? What chu gonna do huh huh/ what what huh/
Sorry dude but you and I have disagreed in the past and it's because I feel your advise is strictly based on your experience.
Others ride differently. Please new riders, take this mans advise as all others, including mine, with a grain of salt.

I hesitate to feed the juvenile troll but ...

http://www.jhu.edu/news_info/news/home99/aug99/bike.html

As far as your good experiences, chances are you are not putting your pedals through as much stress as I am. Congratulations on your good experience with Egg Beaters. But I am going not only on my own experience but the countless posts of people talking about how quickly their Egg Beaters failed them. I know guys locally who continue to ride them but they have the cliche "bike racer physique". What speaks to quality is when your products address the needs of the cycling population as opposed to a few racer boy testers.

By all means, if they fit you, continue to enjoy your Egg Beaters. They are a great design. However, the manufacturing and tolerances of their products are terrible. For those of us over 200#, there is good reason to be wary of Crank Brothers products.

Born2BaChick (sp?) It's pretty obvious that you are relying on your own anecdotal evidence instead of keeping an ear out to what other people are experiencing. Please don't let your particular experience crowd your judgement regarding a product that so many people have difficulty with.

What a great thread! A chainlube skirmish breaks out in the middle of a clipless thread. Old members return and accusations of trolling are levied. I vote we throw some mech vs. hydro brake posturing in here and make this a megasticky.

I dig eggbeaters. Weigh 275-ish, always use The SL versions, haven't had one break yet.

Maybe my Mojo's suspension is so buttery that the pedals don't get stressed at all. :D

There is always consistent fail in Eggbeater threads.

Buy them. If you take care of them and don't weigh 350 pounds then they won't break.

You mean if you're under 200# and you like to sit and spin instead of hammering hard out of the saddle, they won't break.

BTW, I had a pair of Acids go out on the road which was pretty much all sit and spin. They're overpriced, well polished mediocrity.

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Born2BaChick (sp?) It's pretty obvious that you are relying on your own anecdotal evidence instead of keeping an ear out to what other people are experiencing. Please don't let your particular experience crowd your judgement regarding a product that so many people have difficulty with.

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BearSquirrel's words cut deep.

I've had 3 or 4 pairs of eggbeaters of several models and have never had a problem with any of them. I still have the original cleats on my shoes and have had no problems with them, though it is probably time to replace them as they are getting pretty worn down. Also I am 230lbs and ride a lot of different conditions on road and off, geared, fixed, etc.. You cant beat the price for 50 bucks you can always get another set if the first ones break. Also I never perform any maintenance on them and they all still spin as smooth as the day I got em. Maybe Im just lucky like that.

I know to many people who have broken set after set of eggbeaters. I use nothing but speedplay frogs.
+1 I love Frogs.