However, if you ride mostly aggressive conditions and prefer more stability, I’ve found Crankbrothers’ Candy pedals worked wonderfully with minimal weight penalty for the added footbed support. They’re also priced in the same range as Eggbeater models and made from the same materials. Is 1 or 2-Sided Entry OK? Personally, I don’t require all that much float, almost none really. I prefer to be snug in the pedal for more efficient power transfer and control. How about cost? Are Eggbeater pedals more expensive than other brands?

My bicycling friends told me that the quality pro standard then I should aim for was a pair of Crank Brothers brand shoes with egg beater style clip-in pedals. At around a hundred dollars a pair, they're a significant investment, but they've been so worth it!Even though the consensus seems to be that the older, round retention bar design is superior to the current square bar design, I prefer the newer design.

Facilitate regular dismounting / remounting of the bike (This means a single-sided road cycling, a clipless pedal is not a good idea.).Probably the most divisive thing about the Crankbrothers pedals, for those coming from SPDs anyway, is the smooth clip-out, compared with the definite resistance and clunk of an SPD. I suspect this is more of a psychological problem than a practical one. I confess I haven’t got used to it yet, but I’ve never accidentally clipped out, and clubmates who ride Crankbrothers pedals wouldn’t even notice it. That said, the Time ATAC XC 4 is a pedal I would highly recommend. Don’t waste your time with budget models of the Time ATAC. The more expensive models, such as the XC2 in question, are highly durable. They are known to be effective when it comes to mud-shedding and, in addition to being easy to clip into, I found that they provided a secure footing. Downhill pedals are a whole different species. They are sturdy and heavy since they take a lot of abuse. Downhilling is really a different sport altogether. If you’re into cross country or rail trail riding, you’re not wearing a full face downhill helmet and crash armor either. Crank brothers pedals are fully re-buildable for simple maintenance. There is a consistency in part They’re competitively priced, lightweight, uniquely designed, seasoned (they’ve been around for nearly two decades), highly-rated among diverse segments within the cycling community, manufactured by a company with a solid customer reputation, and feature small cleats that easily recess behind shoe tread.