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Fun story: I bought this item originally from an ebay seller who was selling what I came to find out was a counterfeit item. The counterfeit tool came apart into 30+ pieces from the vibration of my gravel bike saddle bag. I contacted crankbrothers, and they sent me a PDF detailing the characteristics of the counterfeit item.
Not the case with the tool I purchased from Bike Tires Direct! This is a genuinely useful tool to have on every ride. Sturdy, extremely well made and a great price. The lesson learned is to always purchase parts from a reputable seller like Bike Tires Direct.
This is what I was looking for to carry when I ride. It has a lot of tools and is pretty compact. Any tool for your under-seat bag is going to be small and a little cumbersome to use, but this works. I have one of these for each bike but slightly different models. One came with a stainless carrying case, which isn't very useful. The top of the case falls off and the tool rattle in the case, so I threw the case away and just put a rubber band around the tool to keep the chain tool closed. The other version I have is better - instead of a case it comes with a little plastic cover which has a small compartment for a chain link and tubeless tire plugs. If fits tight and doesn't rattle - much better. I think both are a little over priced, but are good tools.
This is my 2nd pair of Eggbeater 3 pedals for my original gravel bike. The first pair lasted over 7 years / 14K miles and may still be usable, but the clip springs are getting a bit, well, loose and wobbly. To their credit, I clip/unclip often during rides and in general, I am fairly rough on pedals. Was very happy with my original ones, and these appear to have the same high quality.
All I ever did to maintain my Eggbeater 3's was to clean out the gravel/trail gunk with either soapy water, citrus based solvent or WD40. Of the 3 approaches, no surprise that solvent seemed to work the best. And then I would lube them with teflon based spray lubricant.
Worth the difference in price for longevity vs the Eggbeater 1's, which failed on me on one ride after just a few years of road riding, which is less taxing on a bike and components than gravel/trail adventures.
Great pedals. Also got them on sale. So at full price they are definitely more spendy but if my experience is any guide, they will live long and you'll prosper!