Bombproof Clipless Pedals
11-06-09, 03:41 PM
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CrankBros Candy C's. I use a set on my commuter and on my MTB. Only been using them for 2 years though. 8000 miles later, combined, both are still working great.
11-06-09, 06:10 PM
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I should have been clearer, I'd used that TYPE of pedal for years, replacing them after minor bearing or attachment failures every couple of years/10,000 miles, etc. But this failure was on a set of pedals that was at most a few months old and the upshot of the break was that my shin come down on the remaining end of the spindle with the below results:
So I'd like to find something with a better track record and I appreciate all of the suggestions.
So I'd like to find something with a better track record and I appreciate all of the suggestions.
Sorry about the shin man, looks nasty, and probably feels oh so nice while riding now.
I'm about to take the plunge back in by way of Candy's, from the rinky dink flats I've been using.
11-06-09, 06:37 PM
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Shimano M520s here, with about 15000 miles on them and no problems. Bought them for $20 on ebay. I do take them off in the winter, because in the deep snow sometimes my bike does unexpected things fast and I need to be able to put a foot down instantly. Also I'm too cheap to buy Lake shoes, so when it gets down to -20*F, I wear hunting boots.
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11-06-09, 07:44 PM
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Ah, we both could have been clearer. I hope you did not take anything I said, offensively. Just $35 for 10 years of cycling with your being tough on them seemed like a good deal to me.
Sorry about the shin man, looks nasty, and probably feels oh so nice while riding now.
I'm about to take the plunge back in by way of Candy's, from the rinky dink flats I've been using.
Sorry about the shin man, looks nasty, and probably feels oh so nice while riding now.
I'm about to take the plunge back in by way of Candy's, from the rinky dink flats I've been using.
No worries at all. I knew what you meant and you were right on that end. They are a good deal and I'm sure many lighter riders will have no problems with them. Good Luck with the Candys.
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11-08-09, 02:21 AM
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Eggbeaters retension bars like to break, from what I'm read on various forums. I recommend the Time models with round section retension bars (the old style). The new Time ATAC's with the non-round section retension bars will loosen over time. I recommend the Alium, or ATAC ROC models.
11-08-09, 04:28 AM
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Time ATAC and Speedplay Frogs - different shoes needed? I have Forte MTB shoes and the forte/nashbar campus pedals and have had trouble unclipping now and then. Don't know if its the pedals, cheap shoes, or my technique.
