Originally Posted by michael rexy
i've read a lot around this site without posting, so i'm finally going to just join in on the discussions from now on.
on here i've read a lot about crank bros egg beaters, but i haven't found the exact answer to what i'm wondering, though people have alluded to a conclusion... do egg beaters create real painful hotspots on long rides (i ride 300+ miles/week) because of the small surface area? i figure that very stiff shoes my reconcile the problem, but i'd rather get proof from those who know.
if not, i definitely think i'm going to pick up a pair of these guys!
I've gone 110 miles on a track frame with eggbeaters. Same "hotspots" as longer rides on the road bike with quattros. foot pain is inevitable on rides longer than 100 miles. Get good shoes with good insoles, keep your feet flat.
If you're only doing 300 miles a week, you probably aren't spending too much time at once in the saddle. you'll be fine.