frequent crank brother pedal bearing failures.

[Evilbofh]

I have been using crank brother pedals now for the last few years (both candy and egg beaters) and I frequently have total bearing failure on the right pedal. (all three of my pedals have failed in a period of 9 months).

If there any way to avoid this or possible predict this before the fact?

 

[dabac]

IME CB are really good at customer care, talk to them about it. I've ridden a pair of Smartys into the ground but my other CBs have stood up well.

 

[Peter@vecchios]

I have been using crank brother pedals now for the last few years (both candy and egg beaters) and I frequently have total bearing failure on the right pedal. (all three of my pedals have failed in a period of 9 months).

If there any way to avoid this or possible predict this before the fact?

How to avoid it-

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[dhk2]

Speedplays would be another way to avoid bearing failures. Mine are still going strong at 27K miles over 7 years.

 

[Evilbofh]

I checked with CB and they admit that their pedals are prone to failure and recommend a rebuild in my case every 4 to 6 months and to grease them monthly.....
But they have addressed the bearing issue with their line of pedals..