Eggbeater Pedals Review
Crankbrothers Eggbeater Pedals
Summary
After riding with Crankbrothers Eggbeater pedals for many years and thousands of miles, I’ve found they offer ease of use, durable performance, lightweight design, and a lot of overall bang-for-your-buck. They’re also rebuildable when the time comes, with a broad lineup that appeals to a wide range of budgets and biking preferences.
However, their cleats wear quickly and are relatively expensive to replace, so Eggbeaters (or any Crankbrothers pedal, for that matter) might not be ideal if you frequently walk while cycling, or on especially rough surfaces.
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Price
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Quality/Durability
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Ease of Use
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Adjustability
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Overall Value
Pros
- Unique design allows for ultimately easy clip-ins
- Competitive prices
- Tried and true performance tested by tens of thousands of cyclists over nearly 2 decades
- 4 models in the lineup to match many riders’ needs
- Cleats attach easily and sit flush with shoe tread
- Durable construction w/Refresh Kits available
- Sheds most debris well, including mud
Cons
- Brass cleats can wear quickly and aren’t inexpensive
- Not ideal in snow
- Minimal footbed support, depending on terrain and personal preferences
User Review
( votes)As the oldest—and perhaps most popular—pedal in their lineup, Crankbrothers’ Eggbeaters offer a lot of bang-for-the-buck. In this review, I’ll combine details from the company with my experience, along with a comparison between competitors, to help you decide if they’re right for you.
About Crankbrothers Eggbeater Pedals
Crankbrothers’ Eggbeater pedals have been around since 2001, at which time their four-sided entry, simplicity, and lightweight design were revolutionary. Even with their largely unchanged design, they remain one of the most popular bike pedals available today.
Together with recessed brass cleats that sit flush with your shoe’s tread for easy walking, as well as customizable float and release angles, the company advertises that Eggbeaters are among the easiest pedals to clip in and out of. In fact, the website indicates “it’s virtually impossible to not clip in.”
Furthermore, Eggbeaters are easy to service and are backed by a five-year warranty from Crankbrothers. But, does all of this add up to the right pedals for you?
Here, I’ll walk you through how Eggbeaters work, how to install them and get set up, what I’ve experienced after riding with them for years, and how they compare to close competitors. Why? So you can make a more informed decision.
Let’s start by zooming in on each Eggbeater pedal.
Taking a Closer Look at Eggbeater Models
Overall, there are four different pedals in the Eggbeater lineup.
Eggbeater 1
Crankbrothers classifies all Eggbeater pedals as a cyclocross/gravel/cross-country/trail version, with a minimal design and unique four-sided entry system that promises to deliver easier clip-ins, along with superior mud shedding.
Even though it’s classified as their entry-level pedal, the Eggbeater 1 is engineered to allow for customizable float and release angles (15° or 20°) and features an Igus LL-glide inner bearing and enduro cartridge outer bearing, stamped steel body and wing construction, and a weight of 290g.
You’ll also find a Forged SCM 435 Chromoly steel spindle, 300 series stainless steel spring, a 52 mm q-factor, slotted endcap, and no restrictions on rider weight.
All Eggbeater pedals come with a five-year warranty against material and/or workmanship defects, along with two premium brass cleats.
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