[Tenaciousle0]

Everything I've heard about them is good. Anyone have tips or advice?
:dancing:

 

[JOJO]

I dont have them but many people I know do and I have heard only great things about them. I am saving up for a pair

 

[Orvan]

I'm going on a blind impulse bec Heidi haven't said anything bad about it and will buy a pair as soon as IRS gets off my back... or if someone drops a pair out of their tool box or something..:devil:

 

[wooglin]

I've had 'em for about 5 months now. Last week they started to bind a little (wouldn't spin freely on the spindle) but some Tenacious oil solved that problem. I've heard a few reports that they need a rebuild after 6 months or so of regular use, but other than the binding, so far so good.

My biggest concern was that I'd bend 'em when I bashed into rocks, but I've hit rocks hard several times with no problems. Buy 'em, I say.

 

[JustinW]

Actually I rode them for the first time today. They're really good. I had a little trouble clipping out, but that's because my cheap SPDs gave me some bad habits. They are unaffected by mud and dirt. In fact, after today's ride, they were the only components that weren't muddy.
I can't think of any advice though, other than they were smaller than I expected. They look delicate but they're actually really strong.
I have heard from some people that the cleats are easy to break, but Crank Bros. replaced them no questions asked.

 

[-dustin]

i've got some issues getting clipped in on my left side after about an hour or so riding. not sure what the deal is, but i know of one other person with the same problem. other than that, they're a hell of a lot better than the SPDs i used to run.

 

[KrusteeButt]

I found clipping in to be SUPER easy. Clipping out is a little different, but as already mentioned, it's just because of the way I was used to my SPDs. I've ridden about 3 times on them now...feeling a lot more comfortable.
I haven't heard anything about them having to be rebuilt so soon, but, they are a very simple design...not much to figure out if you do need to rebuild.
Only one thing...because there's not much "platform" to them, the pressure on the bottom of the foot is pretty centralized...my stronger foot gets pretty tired goin' downhill. I figure I'll get used to that though.

 

[Heidi]

OK, I have posted a revie on these pedals already, but here is my opinion about 3 months later....THEY RULE! I have used these in thick mud races and sandy races, rocky races, and smooth races. It doesn't matter, they rule. I have never seen a better mud pedal, EVER!

I have no problem clipping in or out, have even bashed them on a view rocks and nothing happened.

Hope you're as pleased as I am.

 

[ohio]

I've been riding them for about 2 weeks now... I still have a little trouble locating the cleat properly to clip in. IMO it doesn't slide into the pedal as naturally as my old 747s did, but it's completely immune to mud and grit, which I can't say for the 747s. It also has a higher release angle than I'm used to, so I can't clip out as quickly as I'd like. My ankles just don't turn out that far very easily... and that's in the lower realease angle (15deg?).

It might be that my shoes (Duegi lightings) just worked better with the 747's but I always find myself placed the cleat behind the pedal and having to roll the pedal forwrd to get the cleat to engage - something it doesn't want to do when weighted. Since the toe-in method seems to work smoother for me than just stepping down or sliding backwards on the pedal, I often find myself with the cleat stuck behind the pedal and unable to engage until I can take enough weight off to roll the pedal forward...

Maybe I just need to get more time on them, but for the time being they're staying on the road bike...

 

[-dustin]

oh yeah, you might have to shave a little of the sole on your shoes. i had to, at least, with Specialized Team Mtns.

 

[reflux]

Originally posted by ohio
I've been riding them for about 2 weeks now... I still have a little trouble locating the cleat properly to clip in. IMO it doesn't slide into the pedal as naturally as my old 747s did

I've only been riding my EB for about 3 or 4 weeks now and feel that I was able to locate the cleat easier with my trusty 424's(but those were also my first clipless pedals). Maybe it'll get better with more usage. On the other hand, I rode Times for 4 months and never fully felt comfortable clipping in. I'm thinking I'll switch back to Times for a couple weeks just for comparison's sake.

 

[RideMonkey]

I rode Times for years. Switched to Eggbeaters this year and have never looked back. I love the way they feel and entry/release has always been consistent.

I have had a little trouble with squeaky bushings but a little lube fixed that.

 

[Tenaciousle0]

Thanks to everyone who posted, I got them today, installation was a breeze, it was really easy to clip in, they just rock. :dancing:

 

[crazybastard]

4 side entry and i think eight ways to clip in that is pritty sick

 

[oldfart]

Question to Eggbeater owners, how do you adjust the play in the pedal when the bushing on the inside wears? (and it will)

 

[fonseca]

Originally posted by oldfart
Question to Eggbeater owners, how do you adjust the play in the pedal when the bushing on the inside wears? (and it will)

Buy a new bushing?

I think crank bros has a rebuild kit, you get a new bushing and cartridge bearing. I have had mine for about 6 months now and there is a slight smount of play.