You've got flat shoes and clipped-in shoes, and most pedals force you to pick a lane before you leave the driveway. The Double Shot 2 from Crankbrothers refuses that choice by putting a clip-in mechanism on one face and a flat platform on the other, so the same pedal covers a sneakers-and-sandals coast ride and a cleated fitness loop without swapping anything on the bike. Flip to the flat side for molded pins and ribs cast into a slightly concave body; flip to the clip-in side for the open Eggbeater-style retention Crankbrothers built its name on.

That clip-in mechanism gives you two-way entry, which means two chances per crank revolution to catch the cleat instead of hunting for a single face. The wing spring and open architecture shed mud rather than packing it, so the mechanism keeps engaging when the trail turns messy. When you don't clip in cleanly, the platform body is wide enough to keep pedaling on, which is the whole point of a pedal like this — you're never stranded waiting for a perfect entry.

One thing worth knowing before you buy: this is a Crankbrothers cleat system, full stop. The clip-in side works only with Crankbrothers brass cleats, and the brand does not approve third-party cleats — running them can shorten pedal life and voids the warranty. Cleats and shims are included in the box, and any recessed two-hole mountain or gravel shoe will bolt right up. If you're already riding Eggbeater, Candy, or Mallet pedals, the cleat feel here will be familiar and your existing shoe setup carries straight over.... Read More