The Crank Brothers Eggbeater 3 delivers the signature Eggbeater design—four wings on a spindle, no platform body—with a forged chromoly steel spindle and stainless steel construction rather than titanium. At 280 grams per pair, it's heavier than the Eggbeater 11 but removes the rider weight restriction that comes with the titanium models. If you want the mud-shedding capability and four-sided entry of the Eggbeater without the price tag or weight limit, this is the mid-range option.

The minimal structure defines the Eggbeater line. With no platform body, there's almost nothing for mud and debris to pack into. The open design clears itself as you ride, which is why the Eggbeater has been a cyclocross and XC racing fixture for years. When conditions deteriorate enough to clog other pedal systems, these keep working. The four-sided entry means you can engage from any angle without orienting the pedal—useful for remounts and scramble situations where you're getting back on the bike in a hurry.

The body and wings are cast and machined from 17-4PH stainless steel, with a forged SCM 435 chromoly steel spindle. Body dimensions are 32mm by 75mm—just the wing span, since there's no surrounding platform. The bearing system pairs an Enduro MAX cartridge bearing on the outside with an Igus LL-glide bearing on the inside, protected by a double seal arrangement. A hex alloy endcap sits at the spindle end. Spindle length is 52mm.... Read More