egg beaters
05-17-07 | 07:02 PM
#51
Steel Frame
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: Roadbike, commuterbike and wife's "Bike with a bell and a basket" 3 speed.
Well I'm back from my first ride in clipless. After some initial clumsiness, I can see why folks swear by clipless in general. I feel much more a part of the bike than with toe clips.
Last edited by BrooklynRider; 05-17-07 at 07:15 PM.
05-18-07 | 09:30 AM
#52
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: SuckaFree City
Bikes: chopper, Team Fuji, Velo Orange Polyvalent
I've been riding mine for about 2 weeks, and though I'm still a little wary, I'm growing to enjoy them. I have to be hyper aware of stopping, though, because I cannot get track stands down.
05-18-07 | 11:31 AM
#53
****ist
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: nycbikes city fixed and a specialized multisport roadie
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!
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!
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.
05-21-07 | 09:00 PM
#54
Steel Frame
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
Bikes: Roadbike, commuterbike and wife's "Bike with a bell and a basket" 3 speed.
Just back from the Montauk Century. Eggbeaters performed very well. No hotspots at all in Specialized Taho shoes.
I have found that there are 2 types of postions clipiing in. Tight and loose.
If you look at the eggbeaters (or Candy's), there are 2 types of gates that you can clip into towards the heal. The smaller and the larger. The larger offers more float and I find my self re-clipping in to get that wide gate at my heal. The smaller gate restricts the free heal float a bit. FWIW. YMMD.
I have found that there are 2 types of postions clipiing in. Tight and loose.
If you look at the eggbeaters (or Candy's), there are 2 types of gates that you can clip into towards the heal. The smaller and the larger. The larger offers more float and I find my self re-clipping in to get that wide gate at my heal. The smaller gate restricts the free heal float a bit. FWIW. YMMD.
05-21-07 | 11:20 PM
#55
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 623
Likes: 0
I own both, and I prefer eggbeaters to candy's, they're easier to get in and out of which is a plus for me since I clip in and out a lot. I have gotten hotspots on rides over 30 mi. It's probably more to do with my crappy shoes than anything, but if you want them more for distance riding get the candies.
05-21-07 | 11:24 PM
#56
Hi. I'm in Delaware.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )
my left eggbeater candy pedal kept accidently unclipping. Ive switched to Time ATAC aliums and so far am pretty stoked
05-21-07 | 11:49 PM
#58
I prefer the regular eggbeaters for mountain biking, because they shed mud a lot easier than Candys. I mean, I can have caked crud on the bottom of my shoe and somehow, with a bit of rocking, they clip in.
I keep Candys on my road bike, because I wear more hybrid sneaker type shoes with a softer sole, and the platform feels a bit more stable (could be my imagination though).
I keep Candys on my road bike, because I wear more hybrid sneaker type shoes with a softer sole, and the platform feels a bit more stable (could be my imagination though).
05-22-07 | 11:00 AM
#60
I have not experienced a problem with them.
That said... if I were going on a cross-country tour I would consider buying something else for the purpose. I'm currently only riding about 120 miles a week.
That said... if I were going on a cross-country tour I would consider buying something else for the purpose. I'm currently only riding about 120 miles a week.
05-22-07 | 11:27 AM
#61
Hi. I'm in Delaware.
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 521
Likes: 0
From: Newark, Delaware
Bikes: 2017 All City Space Horse, 2015 Jamis Dragonslayer, 2016 Velo Orange Pass Hunter Disc, 1991 Tommasini Competizione, 2018 Soma Wolverine fixed gear, 1996 Diamondback Outlook w/Crust Clydesdale, 1999 Torelli Corsa Strada (Coaster Brake Conversion ;] )
Originally Posted by garagegirl
Could it be your cleat? Crank bros cleats wear out quick.
05-22-07 | 11:38 AM
#62
370H-SSV-0773H
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,750
Likes: 0
From: Penniless Park, Fla.
Bikes: Merlin Fortius, Specialized Crossroads & Rockhopper, Serotta Fierte, Pedal Force RS2
- i use several different Crank Bros. pedals: Candies, Eggbeaters (stainless steel), and Smarties...
- my shoe is the cheap Pricepoint Sette Rival:
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/142...ival-Shoes.htm
- i have had absolutely zero problems, EXCEPT for a cover nut coming off a pair of Candies... i emailed Crank Bros., told 'em my problem, and within the same day a customer service rep replied... sent me a rebuild kit at no charge...
- i challenge other manufacturers to beat that kind of service!
- my shoe is the cheap Pricepoint Sette Rival:
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/142...ival-Shoes.htm
- i have had absolutely zero problems, EXCEPT for a cover nut coming off a pair of Candies... i emailed Crank Bros., told 'em my problem, and within the same day a customer service rep replied... sent me a rebuild kit at no charge...
- i challenge other manufacturers to beat that kind of service!
05-22-07 | 12:03 PM
#63
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
I have had two friend break their eggbeaters in two one broke a tine and the other had one that wouldn't hold a cleat anymore
05-22-07 | 12:16 PM
#64
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,656
Likes: 145
From: Long Island, NY
I can go comfortably for 80-100 miles non-stop with any crank brothers pedal with Sidi Mountain shoes (Bullet II), which have a fairly stiff sole. Any longer than that and I get numb feet. I now have some Quattros with Sidi road shoes (Genius 5) and that setup feels more stable, though I have not yet tested that combo on a long ride.
05-22-07 | 12:19 PM
#65
Run What 'Ya Brung
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,694
Likes: 5
Originally Posted by Retem
I have had two friend break their eggbeaters in two one broke a tine and the other had one that wouldn't hold a cleat anymore
Beaters a few months ago, and it seems like they're about
ready to burst. I think I'm just going to take the plunge,
and go all SPD-R, since that's what I have on my road and
track bikes.
05-22-07 | 12:42 PM
#66
Body By Nintendo
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,187
Likes: 0
From: Videogames ruined my life. Good thing i have 2 extra lives.
Bikes: Giant TCR2, Giant TCX, IRO BFSSFG SE, Salsa Casseroll, IRO Rob Roy.
Originally Posted by Retem
I have had two friend break their eggbeaters in two one broke a tine and the other had one that wouldn't hold a cleat anymore
05-22-07 | 01:12 PM
#67
Paste Taster
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,392
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
I have seen two broken pairs of sls one cromo and on ti
the cromo ones would be the strongest you would think next to the sl however the breakbeaters just aren't a great pedal for daily use
the cromo ones would be the strongest you would think next to the sl however the breakbeaters just aren't a great pedal for daily use
