With respect to the original topic, I've been riding a pair of Time Atacs for about two years and have not had a single problem with them: http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/115...C-Z-Pedals.htm
They have the platform surrounding the clip-mechanism, which is good for short rides. They are, however, ridiculously slippery when riding with wet street shoes so be forewarned.

Also, because I know you're on a budget, if you haven't checked out http://www.qbike.com/ yet I would suggest it. Save a little bit of money here and there, right? Oh, and sage cycles has free shipping over $75.

Crankbros. eggbeaters. Super easy to learn on and quick to get in and our of

that site has nice prices.

Theres m520's for 45 bucks,.

theres also some egg beater C's for 4o's

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually used to ride with clipless and took a couple bad spills with them. I don't necessarily thinks it's an irrational fear....just a fear based on a piece of equipment I had bad experiences with but its been a few years since I last rode so I figured they had made some improvements.


Dan

No. High quality IMHO. As far as I'm concerned the only difference is weight. I've used Shimano pedals for 15years and have no complaints; had the 520's for the last 4 or 5 no problemo.

I also use Eggbeaters and love them....

Eggbeater C's to be precise....they haven't let me down yet...clip right in and out everytime...plus the 4-sided entry really makes things easy...

i'll help you choose. get frog speedplays. most people will agree they're the best.

I'm happy with my Time ATACs.

Richely has cheap SPDs that I have always had good luck with. I found the cheaper $20 ones will rust are heavy and the retention spring will get worn out over time. I'd say for your first pedals don't go over $40/50.

People I've talked to have had problems with clogging on the frogs. I use spd's and not the frogs, so take it with a grain of salt.

Cheeto, didnt you just start riding? I think you should get more practice and experience with flats until you move to clipless. I rode for at least a year and when I got my first clipless set I fell hard three times in the first ten minutes. If you feel the need to buy something then get disc brakes or a good fork.

Get the m520s. Best performance you'll get for the price. I love eggbeaters, but started on spds and I think they are probably better to learn on, as you can adjust the release tension waaaay down. I've heard the really low end eggbeaters are prone to falling apart, so don't get the mxrs or whatever the cheap candy-style ones are called. My Cs, however, are holding up admirably after a winter of (ab)use.

Profail started on clipless.

And? What's your point?

think about where you ride... is it muddy? If so, Time Atac or Eggbeaters are the way to go - way less mud clogging.

You could look on e-bay for slightly used ones & save $$ that way.

Profail is amazing at life.

Really?

What is your personal riding experience with Time's, Eggbeaters, and SPDs in mud?

ProFail assumes very little, but Salsa probably has a lot of experience.

As for me, I have found ATACs and Eggbeaters clog way less than SPD's.

Your opinion is noted, and appropriately disregarded due to credibility issues.

grow up..:rolleyes:

you've done nothing but troll profail in every thread tonight...

+1 never had clogging issues w/ the eggbeaters....

spd on the other hand......


never used Atacs, although i've heard good things about them

You're mistaken.

He's not.

But where did you come up with these hilarious witticisms? I'm curious.

If you believe that then you are just as delusional as "aballas."

The proof is right in front of you, if you're able to read this forum.

Good luck.