I'm done with CB Eggbeaters

Transcend · May 11, 2006

Have you tried something like candies? I prfer thre CB mechanism, but the candies has a small platform surrounding it that will help keep this from happening. I have never had a mallet release due to the platform I would imagine, but have had a beater release.

BurlyShirley · May 11, 2006

Pixel, I went from eggbeaters to Time Atac XS's and couldnt be more pleased at all.

My feet used to explode off the pedals whenever Id hit anything with crank bros, with my times, I crash still connected to the bike...that could be bad I guess..but it works.

Edit: I had the mallet C's and the platform did nothing for stopping the problem.

JRB · May 11, 2006

pixelninja said:
Elaborate on why you don't like the XS's.

They seemed too far from the crank arms or something. The float seemed too much and the springs seemed a little loose. Not bad, but not as good as the old gen Atacs.

Echo · May 11, 2006

I love my Time ATACs. The float can be adjusted between 4 and 8 degrees by reversing the cleat. I always run at 8 degrees. I have a pair of ATAC carbons that's 7 years old and has been on more bikes than I can remember.

I Are Baboon · May 11, 2006

My first experience with clipless was Shimanos. I tried Eggbeaters for a couple of months and liked them at first, but I went back to the Shimanos pretty quickly. I got tired of the tiny platform of the Eggies, and I had similar issues coming unclipped every time my pedal hit a rock (the cleats were brand new).

I didn't have any issues with my 959 pedals mudding up. The old 515's I used sucked in the mud, but 959's are much better. I don't imagine I'll ever use a different pedal again.

JRB · May 11, 2006

I think it's simple. Posers run Eggs and real mountain bikers run Times.

N8 v2.0 · May 11, 2006

Are your cleats worn???

Mine occationally pop out when they have a lot of wear on them.

JRB · May 11, 2006

pixelninja said:
And lord knows I don't want to be a poser! As soon as I get a bit more money in my "fun fund", I think I may pick up a set of ATAC XE's.

Buy these for $60.

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11563-240_TIMAB9-3-Parts-65-Pedals/Mountain/Time-ATAC-Alium-Pedals.htm

JRB · May 11, 2006

N8 said:
Are your cleats worn???

Mine occationally pop out when they have a lot of wear on them.

I just found the BEST reason to ditch eggs. :think:

Polandspring88 · May 11, 2006

loco said:
I just found the BEST reason to ditch eggs.

Because they pop out when the cleats are worn? Thats a pretty crappy reason.

Velocity Girl · May 11, 2006

I've been running Time's for about the past 6 years and have always been happy with them. They've held up really well, in fact I honestly can't comment on the newer designs because my older ones (3 years old) are still going strong (previous versions were sold on various bikes). Before the their platform z-pedals came out I was running them for downhill as well and never had a problem with unclipping when I didn't want to.

I have some knee problems and Time's have a decent amount of float and I've never had problems due to that.

SkaredShtles · May 11, 2006

Morryjg said:
Time to buy a new bike with a higher BB. :evil:

Just don't buy Specialized. Whackerama!

douglas · May 11, 2006

MancilG said:
I'm surprised your having problems, I'm riding CB on all my bikes including the road bike. I would try changing out your cleats first. just my thoughts

eggs on the roadie, candies in the mtn :thumb:

I have only had the rock hit pedal problem twice in 3 years

douglas · May 11, 2006

oh cool, per loco I am a poser!

MtnBikerChk · May 11, 2006

nobody mentioned Speedplays?

They have the most float of ANY pedal and they are not spring loaded so there is no tension on the knees!

MtnBikerChk · May 11, 2006

pixelninja said:
My brother has Speedplays and you're right...no tension. I was thinking about them as I drove to work this morning. I tried them a few times years ago and just couldn't get used to them, although I've heard that they take some getting used to before you really appreciate them. Do you use them?

Use em and LOVE em. Not to mention, they are a great company (long story short I bought a 2nd set on Ebay and sent them to Speedplay for repair and they replaced both spindles and the guts at NO CHARGE).

Yeah, they take some getting used to - just like anything else. I also have the X2s on my road bike. They are even EASIER to get in and out of than the Frogs on my MTB.

I use spds when I spin (because that's what's on the bike) and I hate them.

Remember on other pedals, the tension may be adjustable but the float isn't.

dfinn · May 11, 2006

my candies have the same problem as described. I just started noticing this because I got a new bike with a significantly lower BB. I still love the pedals so I've just been working harder on not hitting rocks when I pedal. If it continues to be a problem I will probably give the Times a try.

JRB · May 11, 2006

douglas said:
oh cool, per loco I am a poser!

That would actually be per your pictures and that crappy facial hair.

golgiaparatus · May 11, 2006

Well I have experience with ATAC and SPD so I can only tell you what I know about those but I cant really tell you how they compare to CB's.

Anyway, I didnt like shimano because if your cleat is dirty you cant get in... they are a little tougher to get into/out of but not too bad. Times, for me, are the best. I get in/out when I want, no matter how nasty my shoe is. They will release unexpectedly every once in a while when the cleat gets old and worn but its the old cleat that is the problem not the pedal. If you hit a rock really hard it will probably knock your foot free, but step back down and you are back in easy... I always thought the CB's looked really small and difficult to hit. I never have that problem with the ATAC's.

JRB · May 11, 2006

pixelninja said:
Hmmmmm...let's see, $100 for new pedals or $2500 for a new bike...hmmmm...Maybe I'll run that past the wife and see what she says...

$60 - keep up.

Konabumm · May 11, 2006

I have heard really good things about Time as well. I'm anti Shimano.

SkaredShtles · May 11, 2006

pixelninja said:
Hmmmmm...let's see, $100 for new pedals or $2500 for a new bike...hmmmm...Maybe I'll run that past the wife and see what she says...

I'll venture a guess as to what she'll say............ :rofl:

douglas · May 11, 2006

loco said:
That would actually be per your pictures and that crappy facial hair.

dude, fell free to change your desktop background from me to somone or something else

Velocity Girl · May 11, 2006

MtnBikerChk said:
nobody mentioned Speedplays?

They have the most float of ANY pedal and they are not spring loaded so there is no tension on the knees!

When I first started mtn biking I had Speedplay Frogs. Really liked 'em actually. Definitely good float as you mention. I used them until I moved out here to Seattle and found that they didn't work in the mud as well so made the switch.

mxer338 · May 11, 2006

ive had my mallets for just about 2 months now and every single time i go riding i get unclipped because of hitting them on a rock, even with new cleats in the highest release angle position, im thinking of switching back to shimano

syadasti · May 11, 2006

I don't know, its never happened me with Mallets. Maybe you guys should upgrade your skills instead of your bikes or pedals :clue:

Technical rocky terrain is normal fare for the NE.

Transcend · May 11, 2006

mxer338 said:
ive had my mallets for just about 2 months now and every single time i go riding i get unclipped because of hitting them on a rock, even with new cleats in the highest release angle position, im thinking of switching back to shimano

I ride bromont 2-3 times a week all summer, which is about as rocky as it gets. I do it with mallets and have never once clipped out accidentally, racing or just riding.

Stop hitting rocks so much and you won't have a problem?

syadasti · May 11, 2006

Keep your tutu on, that looks pretty easy to me. Eggbeater users having no problems with 15 miles of rocky trails:

20 mile Epic in North Jersey on Mallets:

Most of the folks out West have trouble with the rock gardens at the US Open in Vernon, NJ at Diablo...

Transcend · May 11, 2006

Got rocks?

Snacks · May 11, 2006

pixelninja said:
That's rocky? Around here, the rocks aren't NEXT to the trail, they ARE the trail

Holy Crap.....please please please tell me the name of that trail, or provide a link to more info. I need to ride it

thegoodword · May 11, 2006

Time ATAC have only one bad feature: the cleats wear out quickly.
ATAC's rule in mud, snow, sand and anything else you step in. Try some Speedplay x/1 pedals for the road bike and Time ATAC for the mtb. You will not be disappointed. No rock whack jobs with these pedals! :cool:

Tame Ape · May 11, 2006

syadasti said:
I don't know, its never happened me with Mallets. Maybe you guys should upgrade your skills instead of your bikes or pedals

Technical rocky terrain is normal fare for the NE.

When did you turn asian? You were a skinny white kid last time I saw you...

syadasti · May 11, 2006

Tame Ape said:
When did you turn asian? You were a skinny white kid last time I saw you...

Thats Craig's joke on Pete at Sourlands. Don't tell him I posted it

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