The Crank Brothers Candy 11 is the top-tier version of the Candy platform, built around a titanium spindle and titanium wings to drop weight without sacrificing the pedal's signature traits. The 6061-T6 aluminum body measures 67mm by 74mm, providing a platform large enough to offer support when you're unclipped on technical sections while keeping the overall profile slim for mud clearance. The titanium components—both the 6Al/4V spindle and the wings—account for most of the weight savings over the lower-tier Candy models.

Like all Crank Brothers clip-in pedals, the Candy uses a four-sided entry system. You can engage from any angle rather than hunting for the front of the pedal, which helps in scramble situations and cyclocross remounts where you're running alongside the bike. The open wing design also sheds mud and debris effectively—there's minimal structure for gunk to pack into, making these a reasonable choice for wet conditions or sloppy courses.

Integrated traction pads sit on the pedal body to provide grip when you're pedaling unclipped through technical terrain. The pedals come with 1mm pads installed and include a set of 2mm pads if you want more surface contact. The ribbed body texture adds additional traction between the pads.... Read More