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@AdamM
That's the thing with Crank Bros, you have to plan on replacing the bearings every 6-9 months if used off-road, probably every 12 months on road. Although my Candys were fine for 3+ years of daily commuting on one bearing set because they came with the regreasing thing that you screw into the outside edge of the pedal. Oh, and yes, the Crank Bros cleats are very soft and wear very quickly compared to anything else out there.
They are very easy to service, unscrew the cap on the outside edge of the pedal, unscrew the nut on the end of the axle and the pedal body comes off. Bearing kits are (relatively) easily available too, but it seems like Crank Bros are about the only pedal design that needs them so frequently.
Time ATAC FTW.
For melon, you're spot on about trying different pedal types, as you'd be surprised how different they can be (Speedplay Frogs anyone?!). Just my opinion, but I'd go for Times before you waste your money on Crank Bros.