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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #30 on: August 07, 2009, 12:45:32 PM »
Hi all !   I believe your cleats are worn . Also might want to try the #56 cleats , they unclip from multiple angles but still stay clipped when pulling up . The standard cleats are #51 .
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #31 on: August 07, 2009, 01:00:37 PM »
Looking at the reviews on mtbr right now, and definitely a lot of choices out there.  Considering getting the Shimano XTR PD-M970's, which seem to be rock-solid and very highly rated, and let's me avoid any type of learning curve by switching to Crank Bros or Time.
For you Crank Bro's guys -- I'm seeing a lot of reviewers on mtbr whining about lack of durability on the Candy SL's (and some of their other models) ... is this a real issue?  The Egg Beater model seems to get higher ratings in general, although it "seems" to be more of an XC model rather than all-mountain -- not sure if that's really an issue around here or not.
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2009, 01:01:27 PM »
Quote from: bradluke0 on August 07, 2009, 12:45:32 PM
Hi all !   I believe your cleats are worn . Also might want to try the #56 cleats , they unclip from multiple angles but still stay clipped when pulling up . The standard cleats are #51 .
hmmm.. didn't know about the 51/56 thing -- thanks, will check it out.  That may be the thing to do at a minimum to save my knee from further abuse.
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #33 on: August 07, 2009, 01:33:15 PM »
I have some spare 56 cleats (multi release) I am not using. I can mail them to you if you want. I probably won't be down at Alafia/Boyette this weekend because my left knee still hurts from my wipeout. Yes....I will be considering accident insurance now that I have a better job Gregg. :)
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #34 on: August 07, 2009, 02:15:01 PM »
Quote from: KRUNNCHERO on August 07, 2009, 01:33:15 PM
I have some spare 56 cleats (multi release) I am not using. I can mail them to you if you want. I probably won't be down at Alafia/Boyette this weekend because my left knee still hurts from my wipeout. Yes....I will be considering accident insurance now that I have a better job Gregg. :)
Thanks Krunch, but you don't have to do that -- you might need them some time!  Plus, I'm not sure if I'm going to stay with the SPD's (and move up to a better model), or try something different.  Since I can't ride for at least a few days probably, I'll have a fun little research project here.  Thanks for the offer though!
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #35 on: August 07, 2009, 02:21:16 PM »
Just let me know. I use the 51s - case in point why I went down with the ship. I don't even use them, they came with my old DX pedals.
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #36 on: August 07, 2009, 03:04:20 PM »
Quote from: StonePony on August 07, 2009, 11:59:59 AM
Quote from: Skinman on August 07, 2009, 10:37:09 AM
It sounds like the exact same place I had a problem. Only I went down with the ship as Krunch says....I like to stay clipped in. It cost me 2 ribs. I had problems coming unclipped unexpectedly in my shimano's on steep decents so went to the Crank Bros. I get more float which helps my knees and still stay clipped in.......Pedals can get expensive to swap out, but the Crank Bros. work for me.

I would rather go down clipped in rather than unclip at the wrong moment.
Yeah, I would like to think I can strike the right balance for the type of riding I do, but my kneecap probably won't be able to take any/many more direct hits like that without cracking up the middle.  Probably will have to put some extra tension on the left pedal release going forward.  Might even see if I can find a lightweight piece of knee armor for the left knee.

Eggbeaters........Never have had premature unclipping, and always ride the ship to the bottom.  Plus I am a certified FAT A$$!  Give them a try...a stiff shoe is a must, and don't buy the cheap ones. 
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #37 on: August 07, 2009, 04:06:23 PM »
Quote from: voodoo29 on August 07, 2009, 03:04:20 PM
Eggbeaters........Never have had premature unclipping, and always ride the ship to the bottom.  Plus I am a certified FAT A$$!  Give them a try...a stiff shoe is a must, and don't buy the cheap ones.
Are you talking about these: http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php, or would you suggest the TI variant?
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #38 on: August 07, 2009, 04:28:39 PM »
Quote from: StonePony on August 07, 2009, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: voodoo29 on August 07, 2009, 03:04:20 PM
Eggbeaters........Never have had premature unclipping, and always ride the ship to the bottom.  Plus I am a certified FAT A$$!  Give them a try...a stiff shoe is a must, and don't buy the cheap ones.
Are you talking about these: [url=http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php]http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php[/url], or would you suggest the TI variant?

 
 
Those are what I have, I was very reluctant at first, I had always had Time Atacs and then tried the Look Quartz Carbons. After Destroying the Looks in about 3 months, but not wanting to go back to a heavier pedal. I tried the eggbeaters...My LBS told me that I probably wouldn't like them.
 
The new ones come with a metal plate that you install under the cleat and they make the pedal feel as if you are on a platform. To my continued surprise and really like them. They are easy to get in an out of, with out being too loose. They are durable, and I have about 3500 miles on them so far. All in all they have really worked out well for me.
 
The ti ones have a weight limit, but......... ;D
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #39 on: August 07, 2009, 04:34:02 PM »
Quote from: StonePony on August 07, 2009, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: voodoo29 on August 07, 2009, 03:04:20 PM
Eggbeaters........Never have had premature unclipping, and always ride the ship to the bottom.  Plus I am a certified FAT A$$!  Give them a try...a stiff shoe is a must, and don't buy the cheap ones.
Are you talking about these: [url=http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php]http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php[/][/url], or would you suggest the TI variant?

 
The TI's cost about twice as the Sl's, just for saving 36 grams.
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #40 on: August 07, 2009, 04:37:57 PM »
Quote from: Stumpjumper on August 07, 2009, 04:34:02 PM
Quote from: StonePony on August 07, 2009, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: voodoo29 on August 07, 2009, 03:04:20 PM
Eggbeaters........Never have had premature unclipping, and always ride the ship to the bottom.  Plus I am a certified FAT A$$!  Give them a try...a stiff shoe is a must, and don't buy the cheap ones.
Are you talking about these: http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php[/][/], or would you suggest the TI variant?

 
The TI's cost about twice as the Sl's, just for saving 36 grams.

 
Yeah, but if you have a 50 or 60 dollar cyclocomputer instead of a 600 dollar one...... ;D
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #41 on: August 07, 2009, 05:34:20 PM »
I have the XTR's on the Anthem, they are definatley an upgrade from the 520's. The Shimanos are durable, pretty much indestructable. The fact that you can dial in the tension is a nice feature but I leave mine from the factory loosey goosey, if i pop out I am either peddling like a spaz or have taken a pedal strike.
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #42 on: August 07, 2009, 05:41:02 PM »
Quote from: StonePony on August 07, 2009, 04:06:23 PM
Quote from: voodoo29 on August 07, 2009, 03:04:20 PM
Eggbeaters........Never have had premature unclipping, and always ride the ship to the bottom.  Plus I am a certified FAT A$$!  Give them a try...a stiff shoe is a must, and don't buy the cheap ones.
Are you talking about these: http://www.crankbrothers.com/eggbeater_sl.php, or would you suggest the TI variant?


Ti has a weight limit, so depending on your weight watch out.
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #43 on: August 07, 2009, 06:03:12 PM »
Times all the way!!!!  ;D , Egg beaters are for weight weenies that like to go down with the bike....
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Re: Clipless question
« Reply #44 on: August 07, 2009, 06:39:59 PM »
Ok, so why would these http://www.crankbrothers.com/mallet1.php not be a good choice for Boyette/Alafia/Carter riding?  This things seem to be highly-rated for all-mountain kind of stuff...any thoughts?
Still have to dig into the Time stuff...
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