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Feedback on Cheap Ti spindles for Crank Brothers Eggbeater
carbonazza:
I finally tried cheap Ti spindles two months ago.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/RockBros-Titanium-Ti-Bike-Bicyle-Pedal-Spindle-for-Crank-Brothers-Egg-Beater-Candy-1-2-3/1752403716.html
However while hunting a creak that appeared recently, I found out it was coming from the left pedal( amplified as usual by the frame ).
Look at what I saw when disassembling it (the top one):
Scary isn't it?
The bottom one is new, as I received two left side by mistake :)
The other spindle(right side) is not as bad, but already well underway.
After breaking 2 crank brothers in 2 years.
And having tried cheap Ti spindles, I'm afraid it is time to look for another brand of pedals.
Anyone has relatively light pedals and still happy after months of usage :) ?
xcbarny:
I love my speedplay frogs, though probably not the best if you get a lot of mud. They give a really solid conection, as they don't rely on the soles of your shoe for support.
Previous to that i was on time Atacs for many years, with few durability issues, just a bit pricey.
Patrick C.:
Did you break the steel eggbeaters too, or just Ti?
karstenhorn:
Hello
I recently bought a set of TI spindles too in order to solve an issue with too narrow Q-factor on my crankset. I saw the Aliexpress ones but did not trust their manufacturing process as I have read that their TI usually contains way too much aluminium. I bought from this USA based producer/seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/151575142140 and after 500 km of riding, they basically looks like new even I'm 220 pounds and heavier than their max weight recommendation.
voodoo320:
Wow, I thought Ti should be strong and sturdy... I have steel eggbeater and still works at it best...
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