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rob
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: June 18, 2011
Strengths: cost, weight, simpicityWeaknesses: tricky to engage at 1stBottom Line: THESE ARE SO LIGHT AND SIMPLE, inexpensive to buy, the cleats are small and light and wear well, and they wok
Favorite Ride: Stanley park
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: MEC
Similar Products Used: shimano spd
Bike Setup: road bike [commuting\training]
tribike [racing]
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o3roye
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: January 1, 2010
Strengths: Light, secure, resonable price, simple designWeaknesses: Tricky clip-in sometimesBottom Line: Used these for 2 triathlons and a handful of training rides [prolly only 200Km or so] So far so good. I like the light weight and they work fine. Clipping in can be tricky sometimes though
Favorite Ride: cypress mountain
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Cap's Richmond BC
Similar Products Used: Shimano spd
Bike Setup: time trial Devinci TT1
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Little Bunny Foo Foo
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: November 5, 2009
Strengths: Reliability, no tension adjustment, easy on the knees, easy to clip in, thin cleats. They're also easy to find on sale on line.Weaknesses: Not race worthy for aggressive road racing, but duh. If you've already bought other SPD pedals, you will feel disappointed for not buying these first and saving money. Allen key is the only way to install/uninstall the pedals.Bottom Line: I use these pedals on my touring/commuting bike and also used them on my mountain bike before I sold it. I would consider using these on all my bikes(or another Crank Bros pedal) if I already hadn't found Speedplay for my race bike. Very easy in/out, even if the eggbeater part isn't completely centered. This is the easiest engaging pedal of all the ones I've ever owned. I've never pulled out of these unintentionally (a problem I've encountered too often on my SPD pedals while trying to keep my knees comfortable).
The cleats are thin. I have shimano shoes that look like actual shoes, not cycling shoes, and the cleats stay recessed enough to where I would have no issues walking on my own wood floors with them. This allows me to use clipless pedals for loaded touring and only need to bring one pair of shoes. I also have knee issues, nothing really serious yet, thankfully, but these give me no issues. These pedals inspired me to throw away/sell my SPD pedals.
Favorite Ride: Something without massive wind
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Similar Products Used: Speedplay X5 (for race bike)
Shimano 521 SPD pedals
Generic SPD Pedals
Bike Setup: Canondale T500 with all the loaded touring goodies, vintage Suntour bar end shifters, 52/42/32 crankset.
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iceicebacon
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 21, 2009
Strengths: Every conceivable function.Weaknesses: At 90 bucks a set, they're a steal at twice the price.Bottom Line: I will never stray from crank brothers pedals in my life. They are double sided. They intuitively clasp with cleats. They are an attractive part that is extremely light and (seemingly) indestructible. Honestly, I cannot imagine how they would break unless left abandoned and exposed to the elements for years on end.
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: Motorless Motion
Similar Products Used: I'm building another bike and it's gonna get egg beaters.
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sscooterguy
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: October 29, 2008
Strengths: Weight
Mud shedding
Platform size
EfficientWeaknesses: None so far. I've heard the Smarty is very similar, but with cheaper and less durable construction.Bottom Line: I got these for my new Van Dessel Country Road Bob, a commuter/light cyclocross single speed. I'm usually a roadie, but used to ride mountain bikes in years past. I wanted to try something new that could clear mud. I have not had problems that others complained about, mainly not knowing if you're clipped in. I feel an audible click (though not as audible as SPDs or my Look road pedals). I like the small platform that it comes with. My feet feel stable clipped in and its not easy to inadvertently unclip or slip out laterally.
Favorite Ride: Boulder, Utah, Continental Divide Colorado, Appalachains WV
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: B1 Bicycles, Columbu
Similar Products Used: Look Keo Road
Shimano 105 Road
Shimano SPD
Bike Setup: Van Dessel Country Road Bob, stock except cyclocross tires and these pedals
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