Pandaz wrote:Definitely Time Atac, all the couriers used them fir all day comfort.
comfy, yes, but basically the same bearings as the Alium, so the same problems.
Overhaul detailed quite well here;
http://www.cyclistno1.co.uk/features/maintenance/time-atac-pedal-overhaul.htm
at least there are two seals to inhibit the ingress of crud.
If you want this style of pedal (with a small recessed cleat, a ton of float and side supports) then the Crank Bros Candy3 is worth a look. This has a roller bearing design; this is much less draggy than the older CB pedals, Times etc and lasts well if it is greased regularly. New bearings are cheap enough but if the pedal spindle is corroded fixing the pedals becomes a bit more spendy.
BTW the supposedly 'better' DMR V12 model pedals also have a bushing type bearing. The cheaper V8 models have a ball bearing, which with even minimal maintenance will cause less drag than the bushing type, even if it doesn't feel as smooth when you turn it by hand; the latter is not a good test for bearing drag under load.
cheers