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For those new to clipless pedals, Crank Brothers will eventually break if you are a regular mountain biker. Spend the extra $ on TIME ATAC pedals if you want long-term durability.
For those new to clipless pedals, Crank Brothers will eventually break if you are a regular mountain biker. Spend the extra $ on TIME ATAC pedals if you want long-term durability.
I'm new... what specifically breaks on these and why?
For those new to clipless pedals, Crank Brothers will eventually break if you are a regular mountain biker. Spend the extra $ on TIME ATAC pedals if you want long-term durability.
I have never heard that, and have worked in the bike industry since 1997. Is this a new problem since SRAM took over? Or the old problems of 15 years ago? I just switched from Spd to these crankbrothers, loving them, feels like platforms.
For those new to clipless pedals, Crank Brothers will eventually break if you are a regular mountain biker. Spend the extra $ on TIME ATAC pedals if you want long-term durability.
I have the mallet on my xc & Enduro bikes for the last couple of years, riding about 30 miles on each every week and they are still going strong.
I have never heard that, and have worked in the bike industry since 1997. Is this a new problem since SRAM took over? Or the old problems of 15 years ago? I just switched from Spd to these crankbrothers, loving them, feels like platforms.
When did SRAM ever own Crank Brothers? They are owned by Selle Royal since 2008... and I know a lot of people who had failures with Crank Brothers products after that, lots of issues around maybe 2010-2012, somewhere in that area. I don't know that there are any issues in the last decade but it's a manufacturer I avoid based on past experience.
For those new to clipless pedals, Crank Brothers will eventually break if you are a regular mountain biker. Spend the extra $ on TIME ATAC pedals if you want long-term durability.
I'm using Look X-Track at the moment and they are awesome, too. Also compatible with Shimano SPD cleats which is a bonus. I have heard of some problems but every pedal had some flaw. I like the Crank Bros pedals and my buddies have had good luck.
Last edited by Scout-SoCal July 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM.
When did SRAM ever own Crank Brothers? They are owned by Selle Royal since 2008... and I know a lot of people who had failures with Crank Brothers products after that, lots of issues around maybe 2010-2012, somewhere in that area. I don't know that there are any issues in the last decade but it's a manufacturer I avoid based on past experience.
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For those new to clipless pedals, Crank Brothers will eventually break if you are a regular mountain biker. Spend the extra $ on TIME ATAC pedals if you want long-term durability.
I have 16k miles on my eggbeaters which have hit many rocks and trees. They still work great!
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