Crankbrothers Eggbeater MTB Clip-in Pedals - Minimal, Lightweight XC/Gravel Pedals

Ive been riding 5,000+ miles per year for the last 3 years now and before that I rode pretty consistently 1,000 - 2,000 / year for the previous 9-10 years. I've used all of the major pedal systems. As far as bang for buck goes, I find the egg beater 1's to be the ultimate in value / weight and durability. My first hardtail mountain bike came with an old set of egg beater 1's. It was a single speed, and mashing hard on trails in southern California, I eventually snapped a spindle after about a year of hard use. This made me lose faith in the egg beaters so I moved on. Though, at the time I didn't understand that it was single speed climbs with lots of my late 20's youthful torque which did them in and they were already a well used pair when I acquired them. A few of years ago I was putting together a steel gravel / winter build for a long winter in Vancouver, BC. I was enticed by the egg beater 1's again for the low price, making them an expendable item to be abused by rain and salt and then tossed at the end of the season. I was astonished to learn how lightweight they were, a feature I was not aware of with the first used pair I owned. Not only did they make it through a long wet winter in Vancouver, but since returning to California, they have been my go-to gravel pedal. they are tuff, durable and light. I also will often use them for training rides in winter on my road bike. I dont like using my speed plays in the rain since they are pricey and quite a pain to do maintenance on, so I figured id continue to abuse the egg beater 1's and see how much longer they can go. Well, they still keep going. I appreciate the walkability of them with a shoe that has deep lugs. the small cleat system is really recessed and if you are wearing conformable SPD shoes, you don't even notice they are there. For this same reason they are also great for road touring when you want to be able to wear your cycling shoes to walk around a small town at the end of the day. Its now been over 2 years, with over 5,000 miles on the set (at least) and they still feel as smooth as when I first got them. Many people (myself included) don't like the fact that they can't be serviced at home. If you're like me, you like buying a quality product that you can maintain and keep in tip top condition. (They do offer higher priced options which can be serviced) But ive come to think of pedals as an expendable item. My speed plays are a nightmare to grease. I do every other bit of mechanical maintenance on all of my bikes, but Speed Play grease management is a chore I no longer wish to tackle. Life is too short. Yes its nice to know you can change bearings of your pedals over the years, but with regular abuse, any pedal body will eventually need replacing which means no pedal is for life. They clear mud beautifully. Never once have I had to do some trail side cleaning of my cleats with a stick. they also offer float similar to speed plays and Time. So if you have knee pain, they are a great option. I dont have knee pain but I do appreciate some float. Egg beaters get a bad rep because some are turned off by how they are "hard to clip in". While there is a learning curve, once you get the hang of it, it's simple. I can do take offs from stand still on loose dirt inclines with these with no problem. And as long as your shoes have a few lugs, you can even get a couple of out of the saddle pedal rotations without being clipped in (if needed) to get going. they dont look like they would be good for that, but they really are. So it's really nothing an hour of practice in an empty parking lot can't solve. And once you get the hang of it, you keep the benefits of using the best value pedal system ever made. Don't believe me? Just compare weights / prices of other pedals. You will be astonished of how affordable these are. Given the mileage I have on my egg beater 1's, im willing to bet ive got another 2 years out of them. For a pedal thats under $50, lighter than the high end Shimano alternative which is 3x the price, and a joy to use, I don't think you can beat these.

These are easily some of the best clip-in pedals I’ve ever used for cyclocross and off-road riding. Where these pedals really shine is in rough conditions such as mud, sand, rocks, dirt, wet terrain, chaotic remounts, all of it. You don’t have to waste time looking down, flipping the pedal over, or trying to perfectly position your foot to clip in. You just press down and you’re in. That simplicity becomes a huge advantage during cyclocross races and technical off-road riding. The mud shedding on these pedals is outstanding compared to many traditional clipless systems. Even in nasty conditions, they continue to engage reliably when other pedals can start clogging up. I also love how lightweight and minimal they feel while still giving a secure connection to the bike. Once you get used to them, it’s hard to go back to anything else for off-road riding. In my opinion, these are some of the best pedals available for cyclocross, gravel, and mountain biking if you ride in real-world messy conditions. Absolutely love them.

My fourth set of Eggbeaters. These things are better than the Energizer Bunny - and Timex watches. The just keep going and going - and take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. This set is for a Mt. Bike I keep at a remote location. They're a bit on the heavy side but, like I said, they're bullet proof. For mountain biking on wet, muddy trails you'll never have to worry about your cleats or pedals getting mucked up, preventing you from clipping in. If the pedals do get fouled a swift kick or two will clean them out. Crank Brothers also sell rebuild kits for these so if they start to wobble a bit, or the springs don't grab like they used to, both bearings and springs are replaceable. For mountain biking these are the cats pajamas. I ordered another set for yet another bike and will review those as well. Crank Brothers have it going on with these pedals.

I like these pedals I wish they lasted a bit longer They're very good pillows I used them on the road not Mount Bike

I've been using Eggbeater pedals for years and have no desire to try any others. Simple, strong (relatively) fool-proof 4-sided dirt-resistant design, light enough that roadies should consider them. I'm told heavier riders don't like them because the lack of platform area contributes to shoe wear, but that's never been a problem for me. I ride thousands of miles a year so of course I wear out bearings; I just replace the whole pedal and don't mess with bearing replacement. To lessen wear on the pedal the cleats are made of a bit softer metal so they need replacement now and then but that's no big deal. They're marketed to mountain bikers, but I'm a recumbent road rider, and again, fellow roadies should consider them also.

Initially ordered and was sent a previously rifled through item. I returned and re-purchased the item and was sent a pristine set of clip ins and clips. They also come with all hardware needed to install on the shoe and bike. Super happy with this as they are easy to Step out of when you need to, but not when you don’t.

These pedals make me angry and happy. It's weird. They're tricky to click into quickly and sometimes it takes 3-10 seconds which is enraging during a race or hard training event. XTR/XT pedals click-in instantly while these, due to their design, are really hard to get into. Also, because of the crazy-wide float, they're actually hard to get out of compared to XTR. I've tried various cleat types but they're all about the same. The up side is, the titanium ones are 178 grams a pair. Fabulous! Also, on my long rides, I rarely come unclick so getting back in is irrelevant. I can do 20 miles off road and never unclick so they work. The less expensive ones are crazy heavy, like 2-3 times heavier than the titanium ones. These help my race bike weigh under 20lbs. Stellar! I'm just lucky I rarely unclick during rides.

Excelente producto!

Good looking easy to use, firm attachment and easy to release. Come with cleats so no need to buy separably.

They look a little strange and I was doubtful about foot stability without a pedal platform. However, they are an excellent addition to my bikepacking bike. They take a little getting used of, but it is very easy to enter and exit the pedal and with a fairly stiff soled cycling shoe stability is not a problem. I have not tried to use them with a shoe without cleats, however, I imagine they are not very good.

Excelente pedal, muito bom de ótima qualidade e de fácil utilização durante os pedais.

They work great. Easy to clip in and out.

自転車の軽量化に有効なアイテムです。専用のクリートはシマノSPDの物よりも薄くて小さいので、自転車から降りたときに歩きやすいです。固定力は弱いです。引き足の力が強い人ならば外れてしまうと思います。4面ビンディングなので、どの方向からでもキャッチできますが、ほぼ軸だけの構造で、プレートが無いため、拾いにくいです。欠点もありますが私自身は気に入っていて、このシリーズのペダルをずっと使い続けています。