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David
a Date Reviewed: May 8, 2012
Strengths: Easy in, easy out.
Secure feel with the platform to shoe contact.
Weaknesses: Lighter would be nice, but decent at this price.Bottom Line: I only have 175 single track miles on these, but like them so far. They've handled a few smashes into rocks with only cosmetic damage. They've handled quick dismounts when needed, but have been solid on the downhills when bike control is critical.
When reading through the packaging, it does note that they are not recommended for those over 200lbs.(including hydration pack).
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stygz1
a Weekend Warrior
from Bonaire, GADate Reviewed: February 18, 2012
Strengths: Anodized orange looks great on my Flat black Fuel EX8Weaknesses: Difficult to clip in sometimesBottom Line: Pedals look great!. No issues with uncliping. Clipping in can be difficult sometimes. I wear Bontrager Race shoes. The pedals float seems to be good. My old shimano pedals from 1997 seemed to be easier to clip in from what I remember. These pedals are not bad but next time I would buy shimano.
Favorite Trail: Thompson
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Smiths Cycling and F
Similar Products Used: Shimaon
Bike Setup: Trek Fuels EX 8
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RPousman
a Weekend Warrior
from Malibu, CADate Reviewed: October 4, 2011
Strengths: Look Bad AssWeaknesses: They don't work.Bottom Line: I've been biking for over 20 years and I know what i like and what works. I recently built up a new bike and shop convinced to deviate on two components, one were Crank Bros pedals. I wanted Time ATACs. I've had Time pedals for years and never had a problem with them. After all,Crank Bros basically copied the design.
I am going back to Time. I have almost killed myself because my cleats come out of the pedals in the air on gnarly descents. I tried cleat spacers, cutting my sole away, changing right cleat to left shoe even using the Candy 3s. Nothing worked.
All these things do is look good.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Topanga Creek Cycler
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1xsnrg
a Racer
from Toronto ONDate Reviewed: June 19, 2011
Strengths: easy to useWeaknesses: bearing wore out. First ever pedal to have such a weak bearing set upBottom Line: Won't buy these again. The pedals are literally falling apart. I have other pedals such as Look that are almost 20 years old and still in good shape. The regular SL is much better.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Other Eggbeaters, Shimano, Look
Bike Setup: Ridley X-Night, All Dura Ace
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Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, CA USADate Reviewed: May 21, 2011
Strengths: ~No paint to chip off
~Easiest engagement and disengage
~Knee-sparing float
~Unclips with heel outward OR inwards
~A vast improvement over previous composite Candy pedals
~Larger platform for unclipped riding
~Fully rebuildable internals/externalsWeaknesses: ~Pedal weight off by 15gBottom Line: The Candy 2 is the latest, greatest version of the composite-bodied Candy X,SL,C,2ti and 4ti pedals. Combined with the Crank Brothers stainless steel cleat plates...all you do is aim the ball of your foot over the pedal and step-down - it engages without fail with a secure, muted snap. No more fumbling to get clipped-in! The cleat shim plates creates the PERFECT interface clearance with the pedal. The thinner metal platform allows the perfect amount of float and will not have your SPD-compatible shoes slide off...like in the composite versions.
No more losing your spindle end caps, due to banging rocks. The Candy 2 has a lot of meat to grind away, before that ever happens. Seems like Crank Brothers actually LISTENED to their riding customers this time! The degree of float is amazing, and you can leave the pedals twisting your foot either way...yet, it will not suddenly pop out on you during high-RPM spinning or mashing. A totally refined product. I Love them!!!
Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Park (24 Hours of Adrenalin course)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Crank Brothers Candy 2ti; 4ti
TIME Alium ATAC
Shimano XTR
Bike Setup: 21 pound Giant Anthem X2 2x9 speed
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Helmetless
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, ChileDate Reviewed: April 21, 2011
Strengths: Nice to clip in & out, soft, brings confidence to the rider while riding, light and beautiful.Weaknesses: None so far, maybe I would ask Crank Brothers to make ir a bit lighter if possibleBottom Line: It feels pretty similar to what I felt with the m970s. The only difference is that these feel a bit lighter and the clip out is a lot, but a lot easier. Clip in isn't as easy as clipping out, and I love that.
With my previous Egg Beater SL, the experience wasn't as good as with these, due that they never gave me confidence to bomb down the trail as I felt that they would let me down (literally). The Candy platform is even more than Shimano similar. I have always been a Shimano fan. But these pedals are really a whole different thing. Even compared to the XTRs. I will give them time to see if they last as much as the shimano pedals.
Favorite Trail: secret trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Intercycles.cl
Similar Products Used: Egg Beater SL, Shimano M505, M540, M970 (XTR)
Bike Setup: Banshee Viento full custom
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BidwellRider
a Cross Country Rider
from Chico, Ca, USADate Reviewed: April 16, 2011
Strengths: They look good and are easy to clip into. They have an excellent feel while riding.Weaknesses: After two months of riding I have smashed one side of both pedals on rocks. Now I am only able to clip into one side of both pedals. The SPDs I used previously seemed to take the same abuse and continue working. No audible clicking noise when you clip into them.Bottom Line: No "clicking" noise when you clip in. The springs that hold your cleats will bend if smashed on a rock hard enough. They are a good feeling pedal, but I question their durability.
Favorite Trail: Guardians Trail, Upper Bidwell Park, Chico Ca
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Sports LTD in Chico
Similar Products Used: Shimano SPD
Bike Setup: 2010 specialized stumpjumper fsr 29er
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nayrb20
a Weekend Warrior
from Iowa City, IA, USADate Reviewed: April 7, 2011
Strengths: The pedals are smooth, clipping in and out is a breeze. They are strong and durable. I love the float that is on these pedals, my knees and ankles have seen better days, and these pedals dont put too much stress on my joints.Shreds mud very easily!Weaknesses: You really can't tell that the plat form is there when riding, People are better off getting the acid's for a bigger platform or eggbeaters for a simpler pedal. The platform also defeats the purpose of having 4 sides of entry but at most 2.Bottom Line: Great pedal for the value, the new redesigned pedal is pretty awesome, especially the orange ones.
Favorite Trail: Sugar Bottom
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Scheels All Sports
Similar Products Used: Eggbeaters
Bike Setup: Fisher X-Cal
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Greg01
a Cross Country Rider
from Burlington, NCDate Reviewed: February 9, 2011
Strengths: Super strong and durable. Easy to clip into (I personally believe crankbros has the best clip system for MTB). Easy to get out of, but doesn't let you go when you don't intend to.Weaknesses: The platform is so small, you are better off with the eggbeaters. If you want a platform, step it up to the CB Acids, something you can actually put your foot onto. I paid for a platform that I can't use comfortably with flats. I would suggest stepping it up to the acids if you want a bit of platform, or down to the eggbeaters if you know you will only be clipped in at all times.Bottom Line: The Crankbrother clip system is the best out there for MTB. Period.
If you are always clipped in, then these pedals are a bit heavy and unnecessary. I would highly recommend the eggbeaters instead.
If you want a pedal that you can ride on the trails both clipped in and with flats, then the platform on the Candys is too small. I would highly recommend the Acids instead
If you are always clipped in on the trails, occasionally you need to go down the block in your flats, and you don't care about weight, then the Candys are perfect for you.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: J&L Bicycle Company
Similar Products Used: Shimano SPD
Bike Setup: BMC Trailfox 01
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