Mountain bikers, gravel and cyclocross riders, and commuters who want a light, mud-proof clip-in pedal that's easy to get in and out of.
The Crankbrothers Eggbeater 1 is the entry point to one of the most recognisable pedals in mountain biking. Its spring-and-wing design gives you four sides to clip into, and because there's barely any body to it, mud and grit simply fall through instead of clogging the mechanism.
This version uses stamped steel wings on a forged chromoly spindle, running on an Igus inner bearing and an Enduro outer cartridge bearing behind a double seal. It weighs 290 g per pair and can be serviced with Crankbrothers refresh kits when the time comes.
It ships with Easy Release cleats, which give 6° of float and need just 10° of twist to unclip. That makes it a friendly first clip-in pedal, and you can swap to Standard Release cleats later if you want a firmer hold.
Clip in from four sides
No flipping the pedal to find the right side.
Sheds mud
Open design keeps working in sloppy conditions.
Easy Release cleats
10° release and 6° float, ideal for new clip-in riders.
Serviceable
Rebuild with Crankbrothers refresh kits.
5 year warranty
Backed by Crankbrothers.
Pedal
Cleats
In the box
4-sided entry
The Eggbeater's open spring design lets you clip in from any of four sides, so there's always a side ready for your foot.
Mud shedding
With almost no body to pack up, mud and grit fall straight through, which is why Eggbeaters have long been a favourite for cyclocross and wet trails.
Easy Release cleats
The included cleats need only 10° of heel twist to unclip, a forgiving setup for riders new to clip-in pedals, with 6° of float while riding.
Great for
Maybe not for
Uses Crankbrothers cleats only (included). Fits any MTB or gravel shoe with a recessed two-bolt cleat box. Standard 9/16 inch pedal thread; left pedal is reverse threaded.
Cleat orientation
Crankbrothers cleats are the same part for both shoes, and swapping left and right changes the release angle. Set them up as the instructions show for the Easy Release angle, and if you find yourself unclipping by accident, swap them over for a slightly firmer hold.
Mind the shoe sole
Because the Eggbeater has so little body, the shoe tread does some of the work. If your shoe rocks on the pedal, a Crankbrothers shim under the cleat usually fixes it. Bring your shoes in and we'll help set it up.
