I've been using BeBop pedals since June, during that time I've put more than 7000K on them generally
road, but I move them to my cross bike as well.
My results:
I started on SPD pedals, and after a short period of time hated the lack of float and the difficulty
getting in and out of the pedals. I started searching for a better solution. I wanted something with
more float, ease of entry and release and durability in the pedal and cleat.
Speedplay markets a heck of a lot, and they have a pretty good design. The problem I had with their
product was the lifespan of the bearings (which seemed relatively short) the size of their cleat and
its longevity due to walking.
Bebop was sued by Speedplay, additionally I've heard that speedplay tells is vendors if you carry
them, you won't carry us... common practise I hear in the bike business. This has greatly curtailed
their marketing and customer awareness.
I have now used my Bebops in everything from rain, mud, snow and anything else you can throw at
them. They are easy to get in and out of, shed mud and dirt and are an excellent road/cross/mountain
pedal . You know when you've clicked in and out, and best of all, you can rotate out and NOT have to
re-enter, rather you can just rotate back, and you're back in business.
I've never been stuck in them, the float is more than ample yet clickout is very easy. It does not
try to centre your foot, so you can keep any angle you wish. The stack height is very low, which
means you are very close to the axle of the pedal.
The cleats are very durable, I've walked on them many times, and other than being scratched they
look like they have several years of life left in them yet.
The bearings of the pedals are in immaculate condition, no wear, and no exposure to the elements
thanks to excellent seals and ample lubrication (original lube) being in the pedal. I am using the
basic model, and to save 20grams (about the weight of a pair of sunglasses) I am not going to spend
another $150.00 to have the high end version.
In conclusion:
For $120 you get a great pedal that is quite light, very durable and does the job no matter what
the conditions. In my mind, it exceeds speedplay as you're not paying double for their marketing
costs, its all metal and has no moving parts in the cleat mechanism, a great product which I
readily recomend.
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[email protected] (dan baker) wrote:
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> > so far, the only bad thing about the eggbeater triple ti is the price. any other comments?
>
> Ti pedal spindles are a bad idea. Like square taper bottom bracket spindles and threaded 1" fork
> steer tubes, 9/16"-20 threaded pedal spindles are sized to be *just big enough* to work reliably
> if they are made of good quality steel.
>
> Since titanium is weaker and much less stiff than good steel, components that substitute a solid
> Ti part for a solid steel one of equal size may be a little lighter, but are a lot less reliable.
>
> There is some relevant information at
http://bebop.com/old%20web%20text/pages/appliedmata101.html
>
> Chalo Colina
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