The Crank Brothers Candy 1 is the entry point into the Candy platform, pairing a one-piece composite body with stamped steel wings and a forged chromoly steel spindle. At 294 grams per pair, it's slightly lighter than the aluminum-bodied Candy 3 while coming in at a lower price point. If you want the Candy's mid-size platform and four-sided entry without the cost of the higher-tier models, this is where to start.

The composite body measures 67mm by 74mm—the same dimensions as the rest of the Candy line. That platform provides support when you're unclipped on technical sections while keeping the overall profile slim for mud clearance. 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 remounts. The open wing design sheds mud and debris effectively.

The bearing system pairs an Enduro cartridge bearing on the outside with an Igus LL-glide bearing on the inside, protected by a double seal arrangement. The forged SCM 435 chromoly steel spindle has a 52mm length and no rider weight restriction. A slotted endcap sits at the spindle end. The ribbed body texture provides traction when you're pedaling unclipped through technical terrain—note that traction pads are not included with the Candy 1, though they're available separately if you want to add them.... Read More