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Which pedals should I get?

Old 03-09-07, 07:14 PM
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Which pedals should I get?

I've been a longtime fan of the Crank Brothers system, and I'd truly love to use either Eggbeaters or Quattros on my new road bike.

How do the crank brothers pedals compare to traditional (Look) pedals?
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Uh oh...

(i love my quattros and eggbeaters)
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Speedplay X5's are my pedal of choice.
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The speedplays look nice, but I'm not too sure about the expensive cleats... how fast do they wear out?
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I used to have speedplay x2. I didn't like them. I 'm using quattro and love them very much.
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Ok. I think I'm pretty much sold on quattros...
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I've seen some good deals on Quattros on Ebay. I bought a pair there.
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Yep. Stick with the crank bros. I love my candys.
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Huge eggbeater fan here. I've got the basic chromoly eggbeaters on my commuter and candy's on my LeMond CDF.

I do like the platform on the Candy's for extended length rides and hill climbs, though a tad bit heavier.
I might try quattros if I even find a deal some place.
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X-2s here. Very few complaints from a guy with bad knees.
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i'm a look pedal guy myself......i like the bigger platform as it prevents hotspots....only downside is walking in them....but walking in cycling shoes in general is a pain so.......
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