Two-bolt mountain pedals split into two camps: minimalist Eggbeater-style systems that shed mud without hesitation, and larger platform designs that support your foot during technical sections. The Candy 7 from Crank Brothers bridges that gap with an aluminum body surrounding the four-sided clip mechanism, giving you a mid-sized platform without sacrificing the mud-clearing design that made the Eggbeater reliable.

The 6061-T6 aluminum body measures 67mm front-to-back and sits on 17-4PH stainless steel wings that handle repeated engagement cycles. A 300 series stainless steel spring controls the retention, while the SCM 435 chromoly steel spindle transmits pedaling forces through sealed Igus LL-glide bearings at the inner position and Enduro MAX cartridge bearings at the outer position. The double seal system keeps water and grit away from the bearing surfaces.

Integrated traction pads optimize the shoe-to-pedal interface. The pedals ship with 1mm pads installed, and you can swap to the included 2mm pads to adjust how your shoe's tread contacts the body. The ribbed face provides grip when you're unclipped and repositioning during technical terrain. Chamfered edges reduce the profile at rock-strike points, and a hex alloy endcap protects the spindle threads.... Read More