Mr Haematocrit
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- Out of the saddle
Show us your crossers
- Thread starter VamP
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That bike is seriously slick @VamP really liking that
How do you get on with the egg beaters, and what pedals do you run on your road bike (interested in the comparison)
Thank you very much Mr H. Seeing as you're a fellow weenie, here's a stat that might appeal - 7.1kg as shown in the pic.
I think there are three serious options for CX pedals, Eggbeaters, Time Atacs or SPD XT. Probably not that much to split them, Eggbeaters I think have the edge on mud clearance, but tend to be a bit more maintenance intensive. Some people report that they damage the soles of their shoes, but that has not been my experience across two different pairs. Once you choose one you're kind of stuck, as you have them on all your shoes and bikes, so changing isn't really worth the hassle and expense. These are the titanium ones, very light and no problems whatsoever over 2 seasons, but they are expensive.
I use Look Keo Blade on my road bikes. You can't really compare them they are very different beasts. Eggbeaters give you loads of float, but their main forte is ease of clipping and unclipping. As you may be doing that 30+ times in the course of a single cross race, it's a really crucial factor. The other key factor is not getting clogged by mud. Again, this is where Eggbeaters excel. Blades give a really solid platform, with adequate float, and really positive engagement, but I sometimes take several attempts to first clip in, specially in the dark.
davester65
Growing Old is Compulsory...Growing Up is Optional
- Location
- Hull, East Yorkshire
Here's my Dolan Multi X, i don't race, i use this bike for riding the eastern end of the trans pennine trail, which is a mixture of concrete, tarmac, gravel paths and light off road, so i needed a bike that is all things to all men.
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
lip03
Über Member
- Location
- beds/ london
what is the reason behind cx having mainly cantilever brakes as opposed to v or calliper?? is it just the muck wont clog them up? can it be that simple??
Richard A Thackeray
Legendary Member
Yes it can
lip03
Über Member
- Location
- beds/ london
ah good well that cleared that up haha
jdtate101
Ex-Fatman
- Location
- Boring Birmingham
My CAADX6, heavily modified from original spec. Upgraded to full ultegra, Avid Ultimate Shorty brakes, Fizik Saddle, Campag Scirocco CX35 wheels, CX70 crankset.
When it eventually dies I will definitely upgrade to a disc machine, not sure which one but probably a carbon frameset, but disc's are a must.
i must admit i see Kinesis at the london bike show and really loving them more now ....price point good and bikes are crackin ....!!!!
nice cross fella ......
i'm not sure if it's the light ,but i love the trek grey if that is it mark999..
Hi Choplee. It's the light. It's blue in the flesh. It looks rather nice I reckon but I would say that
RolandsuperX
Regular
My trusty Cannondale SuperX after a great ride on the south downs way..
