Half of every hybrid pedal argument comes down to what happens when you don't want to be clipped in. The Crankbrothers Double Shot 1 answers it by putting a clip-in mechanism on one face and a grippy flat platform on the other, so the same pedal handles a coffee run in sneakers and a longer ride in cleats without a tool ever coming out of your bag. Flip the pedal to the flat side and molded pins, ribs, and diamond plate pads give your shoe something to bite into.

This is the composite-body version, which keeps the weight down and the price accessible while carrying over the mechanism and hardware from the rest of the Double Shot line. The clip-in side uses the same open steel wing engagement Crankbrothers builds its reputation on, and the 2-sided entry means you're not hunting for a specific orientation to lock in. That open design is also what makes these shed mud well, which matters if the pedal sees anything beyond dry pavement.

Worth knowing before you buy: Crankbrothers is explicit that only their own brass cleats are approved for this system. Third-party cleats can shorten pedal life and void the warranty, so if you're coming from another platform, plan to run the included Crankbrothers cleats rather than adapting what's already on your shoes. The pedals ship with an Easy Release cleat kit and mounting hardware, so you have everything needed to get set up.... Read More