Move to fixed with SPD pedals

Why are egg beaters only good for offroad?

"They're not so good for skidding" is probably more accurate. They let go of the cleat too easily. I've never used 'em - ask murtle about them.

personally, i think they are not too safe for fixed gear riding, but that's my opinion.

hehe, as if by magic

31t®um i was using eggbeaters, brakeless for a while and unclipped quite a few times, quite scary,

as i said earlier

From my personal experience with them they're awful if you want to stay attached to the bike in anything less than a perfectly straight line.
If you live at point A and point B is say 2 miles down a road that closely resembled an airport runway I'd still rather get a bus than use them.

The retention of shoe to pedal is less effective than relying on a marshmallow's adhesive properties to glue your foot to a sheet of glass.

A fan then, Object? ;)

I've been warned, and probably saved. Cheers me dears.

They look nice (in my spares box) :]

I used to use LOOK, and they were secure as could be. I have a feeling that singlespeed is all I'm cut out for, and a true fixie will have me chatting to Peter at the pearly.

Nah it's just people like 31 who make it look difficult (after a beer) ;o)

Object From my personal experience with them they're awful if you want to stay attached to the bike in anything less than a perfectly straight line.
If you live at point A and point B is say 2 miles down a road that closely resembled an airport runway I'd still rather get a bus than use them.

The retention of shoe to pedal is less effective than relying on a marshmallow's adhesive properties to glue your foot to a sheet of glass.

Well, the way eggbeaters work is : the harder you pull up on the pedal, the stronger the connection. That's the way they are made.
I've used eggbeaters for months without any problems at all. I love mine. Never unclipped.

So, in conclusion, i believe the problem lies more with your pedalling style than with the pedals.

Skidding often involves sideways forces.. that's where most clipless systems get into trouble..

Like I said. They're good for straight lines.
As soon as you start factoring in playing with traffic at high speed I found thast they fell short of what I'd expect from a clipless system.

I've personally never had a problem with SPDs (cranked to the tightest they can go) or Time Atacs.

In conclusion, I assume that everyone is as aggressive on their bike as I am and thus can't in sound mind recommend them over the alternatives :]

when exactly was your mind sound?

You better watch yo mouth bitch.
I've a pedal spanner and a mini D with your name on them.

do i have to put you in the sack with the angry badger again?

Interesting.

Maybe the release angle was too low? I think there are two different angles, adjustable by turning the cleat 180deg. I'm gonna try and ride differently today and see if I notice anything wrong with them.

Be safe :]

So..i was trying to pedal differently but no change. Didn't come unclipped or anything.

I don't think you should be twisting your feet at all, unless you're crashing or something. Your feet should always be straight..

I do cycle fairly fast and aggressively too..so.. I guess it's just each to his own when it comes to pedals...

Moderately interesting and on topic:

I changed my SPD cleats over to my new shoes yesterday and have been surprise releasing ever since...Must be something to do with the set up / angles on the shoe. So obviously where the cleat is placed on your foot / shoe has as much of a bearing as the type / state of repair of the cleat /pedal...

lpg So..i was trying to pedal differently but no change. Didn't come unclipped or anything.

I don't think you should be twisting your feet at all, unless you're crashing or something. Your feet should always be straight..

I do cycle fairly fast and aggressively too..so.. I guess it's just each to his own when it comes to pedals...

I'd be inclined to agree that it was my pedalling at fault if it wasn't for the fact I've never had any problems with any other clipless system.
I guess it's a case what works for me may not be right for someone else...

I do have to ask though, what GI are you pushing, brake/less, what shoes?
There's so many variables :]

Sorry for digging up old post, but recently just converted to SPDs on the fixed as well. Unclipped first time as setting was too loose. Gave it a few turns tighter and was ok for about a week and unclipped again. Luckily at fairly slow speed and flat road. Cranked it up to max and it seems to be holding out for the time being but can't say im 100% certain on them.

Sure would like one of the brands to bring out a fixed specific model. Id imagine it'll be a fine line between allowing for some sideways movement without being 'stuck' permanently in case of a crash. All about thresholds and tolerances I guess.

The problem with SPDs is that a mere twist of your ankle, even the slightest, can unclipped your feet off the pedals, fine for roadie, but awful for your typical fixie skidder (especially brakeless), the only advantage of SPDs is that they're cheap as chips.

There are other clipless pedals that doesn't unclips that easily, like the Time ATAC, no point in having a 'fixed specific model' when there are other decent alternative.

The list are here;

http://www.lfgss.com/thread9986.html

i think the problem is with the multi release spd cleats they are really easy to unclip from. there are two types of spd cleat. the multi release ones SH-56 are shit. the other ones SH-51 are fine even for fixie skiddering, you should not unclip by accident. i've not had any problems with mine.

i think the problem is with the multi release spd cleats they are really easy to unclip from. there are two types of spd cleat. the multi release ones SH-56 are shit. the other ones SH-51 are fine even for fixie skiddering, you should not unclip by accident. i've not had any problems with mine.

@entwidomela, it is more likely this^^

i used to have trouble un-clipping with SPD's, they were fine on my single speed, but useless on fixed.
don't listen to Ed, if you change your cleats you should have no more problems.
and spd cleats last 10x than the brass time cleats