The ribbed composite platform gives you something to stand on during technical remounts. The Candy 1 from Crank Brothers wraps the Eggbeater engagement mechanism in a one-piece composite body that adds surface area without significant weight gain - a design that works when you need to get established on the pedal before clipping in on steep climbs or technical terrain. The ribbed texture provides traction when your shoe contacts the platform unclipped.

The open-cage design lets you engage from any of the four sides rather than hunting for pedal orientation. Stamped steel wings rotate under pressure to accept the cleat, then return to position once loaded. That architecture also sheds mud since there's minimal structure to trap debris between the cleat and pedal body. Igus LL-glide bearings run inboard while Enduro cartridge bearings handle outboard duties. The forged SCM 435 chromoly spindle and 300 series stainless steel springs handle the structural loads.

Easy Release cleats ship with these pedals rather than the Standard Release cleats included with most other Crank Brothers models. The Easy Release cleats provide 6 degrees of float but require only 10 degrees of rotation to unclip - a third less than Standard Release cleats. That lower release angle makes these pedals work well for riders new to clipless systems who need confidence they can exit quickly. The cleats recess flush with shoe treads for walking traction and mount to any 2-bolt mountain or gravel shoe.... Read More