I'm riding regular spd pedals now for commuting and have a few pairs of shoes with spd cleats that I use for my ss. I'd like to use Crankbros Eggbeaters on the fixie I am trying to build, but probably won't if I have to get new cleats for all these shoes (too much $$$) - I've heard that spd cleats work with eggbeaters, but that seems suspect. Anyone have any real experience with this??

Thanks!

They didn't work for me - the problem with SPD cleats in Eggbeater pedals is the pointed part of the cleat- I do not see how it could work.

Ditto
This is not a good idea.

ummm...if you buy a set of eggbeaters they'll come with the cleats you need. can't you just use one pair of shoes for that bike?

It doesn't work

Doesn't work ftw!

I think SPD "compatible" gets people confused a lot--it just means the cleat uses the same 2 bolt mount as an SPD cleat.

That is correct. Crank Brothers pedals have their own specific cleat that is shaped to fit Crank Brothers pedals. The cleat comes with the pedal, so its not going to cost you extra. The cleat fits onto a shoe with a two bolt mount..the same shoe that SPD cleat works with. However, an SPD cleat will not work with Eggbeaters. If you have an SPD (2-bolt) shoe, swap out the SPD cleat with the Crank Brothers cleat and you are set.

i suggest old-school straps with sneakers, at least if you're on a fixie.

yeah it's not as efficient, but less can go wrong, which is a big deal if you're on a fixed with no brakes. sure, the straps can break, but the cleats have more moving parts, etc.

just my $0.02.

I think the OP wants not just one set, but a set of cleats for ALL his different pairs of cycling shoes. That said, you can't use the cleats interchangeably.

Yeah, just what we need, another clipless versus clips and straps argument.

That is the second most stupid thing i have read today!

Eggbeaters are truly great if you have the cash. You will get addicted. Keep away from the cheap Crank Brothers or just buy the look 4x4.

Bad experience with cheap Crank Bros pedals? I was about to pick some up so I'd like to know whether I should buy cheap crank bros or just get some spd's. I'm really happy with the spd's I have now but I really like the look and mechanics of crank bros.

The bearings give up in 3 months time. But if you are unlucky the wings will just snap off. You can actually see the weak spot even when they are brand new. The SL and the Looks dont have this flaw. The Look should have better bearings as well. That is my next choice.
I'm speaking of experince, i have had maybe 7 pedals snap the last 2 years working as a messenger.

I got a pair of the Candy C's and put that on one bike, while keeping some SPDs on another bike. After riding them for a couple of weeks side to side, I opted to get eggbeaters to replace the SPDs. SPDs are fine enough, but the 'beaters are just way better.