ATAC vs Eggbeaters for Dodgy Knees

[TedMaul]

Well, my knees are not that dodgy, but I find no matter what I do with spds, my knees feel slightly twisted outwards, especially my right one. I twist the cleat in the shoe as far as it goes and leave as much float in the pedal as I can without making it pointless, but it still doesnt feel right.

Reading a setup post on bike radar and some reviews, it suggested ATAC give a bit more float and perhaps even eggbeaters too.

Apologies of this is a repost, but search function is a norwegian blue, so would like to hear peoples experiences

[BadgerBenji]

I've had knee problems in the past, and now run nothing but egg beaters/candy's great pedals for knee's, the only downside is the bearings do need more maintenance than most pedals. The other thing worth looking at is the Ergon cleat adjustment tool, basically a ruler and protractor that fits on the cleat allowing you to measure exactly where it is, ideal if you use more than one pair of shoes.

[Benrad]

I take it you're talking MTB? Have you consideres a decent set of flats and five ten shoes? Would allow you to shift your foot position throughout a ride. I'm not recommending them as I have no experience with them whatsoever but worth thinking about. Superstar components do some very nice flats...

[ewenm]

I use ATACs on both my commuter (road) bike and my MTB. I find them very good. I originally switched about 15 years ago due to not getting on with SPDs, so can't comment on current comparisons. I like the good float they allow.

[paulmon]

I have the candy's on my road bike and until recently on my MTB as well. The candy 3 apparently don't have the same bearing issues as previous versions. I really rate them and like the little extra movement they offer.

[BMWBen]

If you're talking road then you can't beat these:
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home...

[matt-ITR]

Both eggbeater and ATAC's should provide you with the float you need.
I have not used ATAC's myself, but from all user accounts they are very robust and reliable.

Older eggbeaters needed some TLC, but were excellent if you looked after them. Newer eggbeaters are more reliable and I think they have a 5 year warranty.

Personally I use Look Quartz pedals and I would consider those as well. Very much fit and forget compared to eggbeaters and a feel that is somewhere between eggbeater and shimano in use.

[Fluffsri]

Same problem here and I have beaters on 2 MTBs and candys on my road bike, saves messing around with cleats as I wear my winter boots on road and MTB. Knees are a lot better since sropping my old Shimanos. Only replaced one set of bearings due to loosing the end cap, new ones are siliconed in. Im so happy with the CB kit Ive just bought a set of Mallets for my bouncer and some Candy 2s for my new cross bike.

[TedMaul]

Apologies,yes, its MTB and the CB Candy 1s are a decent price so will probably give them a go then, thank you!

[d8mok]

If you wasnt sure, i have a set of crank bro smartys on ebay that are in need of bearings for £2 no bids at moment. This Might allow you to try them without you spending loads. They work fine but have the usual play in bearings.

[BadgerBenji]

Had my first ride today on some Candy's very impressed with them, more stable platform compared to the eggbeaters, and you can unclip and stand on them, making a running dismount easier. No clogging problems either, which had been a concern with the body round them.