The revolutionary Egg Beater technology, now in a platform pedal for all-mountain riders. With a free rotating Egg Beater center, the pedal is always ready for engagement. 308g per pair.
Submitted by
Natedogz
a Cross Country Rider
from CA Date Reviewed: November 19, 2009
Favorite Trail:
singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Free floating spring type retention mechanism. Lightweight, compact, easy to clip in/out, rebuildable and greasable.
Weaknesses:
Plastic composite body is getting pretty chewed up around the screwed in aluminum end cap. Stainless steel kickplates on front and back are getting loose and will eventually fall off.
Similar Products Used:
CB Smarty....total crap!
Bike Setup:
Several.
Bottom Line:
Great pedals that operate easily even in mud and rain, lightweight, easy to use. Buy them....I just wish the composite body was a little more durable to rock strikes and abrasion from those inevitable crashes. I would rate the overall rating a 4 or 5 if the plastic composite body was more durable, but for what I paid they are a good deal and I will buy another pair.
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Submitted by
pdebruin
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: November 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light weight, lots of float, less fussy entry
Weaknesses:
Less predictable release than shimano
Similar Products Used:
Shimano DX SPD
Bike Setup:
Hardtail
Bottom Line:
I like them becasue they are a lot lighter than the DX pedals I was using, and the clipping in action is less fussy than the Shimanos. If you miss, you can just stomp down or pull back to get clipped in instead of having to pull your foot back for another try. The thing I don't like as much as the SPDs is the release. With SPD the realease point is very predicatable, but with these, although the difference is subtle, it's not quite as confidence inspiring. When you're unclipping under control this isn't an issue - they're not hard to get out of - but in a crash when you might not be pulling out in exactly the right way, sometimes they can hold on a bit too long. I'm happy enough with them, but when they wear out I'll buy some lighter SPDs.
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Submitted by
mtnbiker72
a Weekend Warrior
from Republic of Cascadia Date Reviewed: June 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Stella
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Light weight, ease of entry and release, lots of float, durability
Weaknesses:
Release on any minor impact
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD, Time ATAC
Bike Setup:
29er
Bottom Line:
At first glance these are a great pedal. They are easy to get into and easy to release. They provide a lot of knee saving float. The extra platform around the eggbeater is just enough to keep your foot on the pedal if you accidentally release. But here is the problem, I ride where there are many log crossings and if I even ever so slightly hit the log with the pedal mechanism...they release. If it weren't for the platform, this would have caused numerous crashes. If pedal strikes are not an issue, then these are great pedals but if you ride where pedal strikes happen...don't get these.
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Submitted by
ekai
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont Date Reviewed: June 28, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Blue Blossom
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
don't remember
Strengths:
None,maybe color if that's important
Weaknesses:
Set up is crucial
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Time ATAC
Bike Setup:
Giant AC2
Bottom Line:
I bought these when they first came out, I don't recall for how much or from where, but I had an extremely hard crash and my feet never became disengaged. I had to have someone pull my feet out of the shoes. It took months for my back to heal & for me to recover. I still have them, sitting there collecting dust ever since I bought them, but I'm afraid to use them. I should toss 'em, but I keep them as a reminder of what happened.
I'm been usingTime ATAC Z's for years now, but even with new cleats, the releasing is getting difficult, so maybe I go back & try Shimano's again.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: June 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Store
Strengths:
Light weight. Great in the mud!
Weaknesses:
Weak bearings/bushing and cleats that wear quickly.
Similar Products Used:
First generation XT clipless pedals
Bike Setup:
SC Heckler - all mountain build.
Bottom Line:
I have three bikes with Crank Bros pedals and I tend to rebuild them at least once a year (but I should be doing it more often). The cartridge bearing wears out quickly and so does the bushing and the pedal starts to have excessive play. I think the bearing is too small for the side load exerted on the pedal the seals aren't very good so the bushing wears quick. I'm also surprised how quickly the cleat wears out.
I'm sick of rebuilding pedals, so I'm going back to a pedal with bearings on both ends. My old Shimano's never needed to be rebuilt. Now that they've fixed the mud clearing issue...I think it's time to try them again.
I wouldn't recommend this pedal unless you enjoy unnecessary maintenance.
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Submitted by
lebikerboy
a Weekend Warrior
from north van Date Reviewed: April 20, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Release fairly well, even in mud etc.
Weaknesses:
Harder to clip into than Shimano, no tension adjustment,
crappy bushing on the inside instead of bearings. Brass cleats wear out too fast.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano/Time/etc.
Bottom Line:
Not a good investment. Shimano last longer and feel more secure...
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Submitted by
candy cowboy
a Cross Country Rider
from Flagstaff, az Date Reviewed: March 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Blue Dot
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
a bike shop closing
Strengths:
light and simple, work in mud and snow
Weaknesses:
it breaks when you hit on rocks the way eggs would if you put them on a pointy rock and then jumped on them then your have a tasty eggbeater omlette
Similar Products Used:
shimano spd
Bike Setup:
xc bike with broken parts
Bottom Line:
If your going to pay retail DON'T BUY THESE but if you get them for five dollars like i did go for it they're pretty sweet for six months of riding if you're planning on getting anywhere near rocks they will be bad pedals. if you are around rocks then get them and make 'em wind chimes
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Submitted by
tim collings
a Cross Country Rider
from Mt Vernon, WA Date Reviewed: December 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
IPA at Pilchuck Tree Farm
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
price noted above was a package deal that came with Adidas shoes. Pedals are easy to learn, use, and maintain. decent price
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
candy c's on both bikes. One set of Adidas El Moro shoes, one set of Sidi Dominator 5 shoes
Bottom Line:
Pretty much idiot proof. No adjusments on pedals, only adjustment is on how you attach you cleats to the shoes. One provides a quicker release angle than the other. Haven't had to trim the tread on either set of shoes or use any shims for the cleats. Great pedal, great price. Great set of pedals for the first time clipless person as well as for experienced riders.
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Submitted by
Saddle Sore
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: November 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Slickrock, but I deal with lots of mud
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Cheap, Light, simple.
Weaknesses:
High rate of wear and tear, you have to trim your shoes to get them to engage properly, they are miserable in snow and sticky mud.
Similar Products Used:
Egg Beater C (better in mud and snow) Ritchey comp, Time Atac Aliums, Roc Atac, old Atac composites, and just got a new set of ATAC XS
Bike Setup:
*Northwave shoes* I had them on a few bikes, Rocky mountain Hammer, and a couple of santa cruz Blur's all with XTish components
Bottom Line:
The mechanism is simple and never clogs, but due to the tread interference issues, you need to execessively trim the soles to allow a layer of mud or ice to allow easy engagement. Also, when you ride in mud or ice, you want your tread intact. I purchased these pedals because of their similarity to Time's with a lower price, lower wieght. The mechanisms are very similar beteween the two pedals, but the Time pedals are a better design, with better quality steel, no interference issues and superior seals and bearings. the two pair of Candy C's I had needed annual rebuilds, meanwhile my old set of ATAC's lasted me 7 years of neglect before i put on the Candy's
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Submitted by
rider40
a Cross Country Rider
from Norfolk, VA Date Reviewed: November 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
XC
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Ease of Entry. Gunks up only in snow/ice.
Weaknesses:
Damn retention springs keep breaking.
Similar Products Used:
Various Shimano SPD pedals.
Bike Setup:
Singlespeed 29er.
Bottom Line:
I would not recommend these pedals to any Clydesdale. I've broken 5 Crank Bros. pedals on my mountain bike, and each time the retention spring has snapped in the same place. I commend Crank Bros. for their quick response- they've replaced my pedals three times under warranty. However it only takes me a thousand miles or so to break a pedal spring. According to Crank Bros., all of their pedals are built with the same spring, so there is no benefit to upgrading to the high end pedals.
On several occasions my pedals have broken while riding in the city, far away from any technical descents and possible pedal strikes. Maybe it's a singlespeed/clydesdale thing- I've been riding with Crank Bros. Quattro pedals on my road bike for almost three years now, and have never had the springs break on me.
Bottom Line- I'm ordering Time ATAC pedals tonight.
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, New York, USA Date Reviewed: November 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tryon Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
Everything
Weaknesses:
A little tricky in the wet.
Bike Setup:
these pedals, shimano XT rear derailleur on a Specialized Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
A great product that is very strong, it is worth every penny.
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Submitted by
nursehemi
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio,TX. Date Reviewed: October 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Governmet Canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bicycle
Strengths:
Easy to get used too. This is my first set of Clip petals and I too had to learn to upclip way before attempting toattain a zero MHP status
Weaknesses:
Seemed co click on every revolution for a couple of hundred miles, now seem to work great.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Mainly I use an aluminum road bike on desolate country roads, but have fallen in love with adrenline rush of Gov't canyon in Helotos, TX>
Bottom Line:
I suppose a more expensive set might be the cat's meow, but these seem to be all I have needed.
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Submitted by
telemark87
a Cross Country Rider
from Bozeman, MT, US Date Reviewed: September 11, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
Thoughtless to clip into, easy to clip out
Weaknesses:
Some pedals are better than others. Most likely quality control issue.
I got these for my MTB and fell in love with them. I have been able to unclip every time to save myself, except for one over the handlebar incident that I dislocated my shoulder and tweaked my back from my bike following me over, but that would have been very difficult to avoid. The bearings aren't real smooth but after a year at 50-100 miles a weeks for two summers they are still working.
When I got my cyclocross bike, I decided to go with them again and am even more pleased with them, the bearings are very smooth. I have 1500+ miles on these ones and they are much better than my other ones.
Biggest downside is some pedals are better than others. My roommate bought some after trying mine out and the bearings seized within the first 50 miles. Took them back to the LBS and they replaced them. This time he has 1000+ miles on them and they are working great.
A great buy if you get a good set.
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Submitted by
natestar
a Cross Country Rider
from Omaha, NE Date Reviewed: August 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Platte River SP
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Look good, easy to engage and disengage
Weaknesses:
Spring Sprung out. Wore out quickly. Outer casing made of plastic and therefore does not last long
Similar Products Used:
CB Mallets C, Wellgo Platform
Bike Setup:
5 Spot, Fox Talas RLC
Bottom Line:
Well, in the begining I really enjoyed these pedals. I was able to quickly learn to get in and out of them. Unlike what others have said I had no problems with them being too tight. After about 10 months of use, I had the hardest time engaging my right foot. Look down and the spring was streched way out. Now its a bear to get into them. Really have to have some time and patiences to clip in.
I would not buy this product again due to its short lifespan.
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Submitted by
oekizler
a Cross Country Rider
from Florida Date Reviewed: July 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$46.00
Strengths:
Looks better on the bike than the eggbeaters. Good price !!
Weaknesses:
Unclips really hard. The material of the outer body is not durable. The bearings are too tight, it doesn't spin easily.
Clip tightness is not adjustable.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano M540
Bottom Line:
The clips are tight and you can not adjust them. It can be good if you are mastered on this kind of pedals. I have been using for 3 weeks and I'm still keep falling every time I do an emergency stop. The worst thing is I'm on the ground fighting to get up and they still WON"T come off.
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Submitted by
jonbyron
a Cross Country Rider
from Jackson, OH, United States Date Reviewed: July 7, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
have not yet released without respecting my wishes.
Weaknesses:
difficult to disengage when using new cleats
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
cd hardtail
Bottom Line:
if you're a rider of hiking trails, slightly technical with roots, small jumps, trees, significant downhills, challenging uphills then these pedals (once cleats are warn in) will work well. enough of a platform for a barefoot cross town ride, no less comfortable than any other pedal. downhill or advanced technical terrain id pass as these are not made for that application. ive got about 500 miles on mine and im getting very used to them and have no problems whatsoever. you'll fall from not being able to unclip, get over that, it'll happen, with any pedal. lets be realistic here people. ; ) enjoy
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Submitted by
walkerhoundvm
a Racer
from Fort Collins, CO, USA Date Reviewed: June 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Devil's Backbone
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
online auction
Strengths:
durable, nice looking
Weaknesses:
difficult to clip/unclip, not adjustable
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Giant Iguana
Bottom Line:
Pass on these, I rode them for about 30 miles total, and never had a ride without a wreck. Even while laying there, it was next to impossible to get out of them.
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Submitted by
Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Flagstaff, AZ Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Not too heavy, relatively cheap, very smooth
Weaknesses:
Broke on my first ride
Similar Products Used:
Shimanos
Bottom Line:
On my first trail with them, I bent one of the wings out so far that it wouldn't spin in the platform--not rock hits or anything. I have to give Crank Brothers and Absolute Bikes props; I got my pedals back from warranty in just over a week with upgraded parts (I think). The pedals work well now and are smoother than ever. They must have had faulty materials or it was just a fluke occurrence, but I just can't trust them now.
On a secondary note, coming from shimanos, the candies have almost too much float--3 times that of the shimano. I found it disconcerting at first. This makes retention more solid, but exits a bit slower. I guess I just had bad luck with these pedals, but I think I'll be trading these for some shimanos.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Fresh Meadows, NY, USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Blueskycycling.com
Strengths:
Very Cheap in my opinion!
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
CB Mallets, 5050X
Bike Setup:
OnOne Slot Dropout Inbred 26
Bottom Line:
These seem to be excellent pedals. Not sure if they are light but 308g is significantly better than the 540g Mallets they replaced on this bike.
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Submitted by
lewin
a Racer
from uk Date Reviewed: February 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Looks, ease of in / out
Weaknesses:
Bearings. 2 pairs have failed. Small print says re-grease after 300 hours.
Bottom Line:
Crank brothers talk it but don't follow through. Bearings fail too easily.
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Submitted by
Erick Rico
a Weekend Warrior
from San diego, CA Date Reviewed: February 2, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Performance bicycle
Strengths:
Extremely easy to clip in and out. These are my first set of clipless pedals, and have not had any problems, and work just great. For the price, no pedal can get better.
Weaknesses:
I had a few 0 MPH falls, but that was due to me not being experienced or had any knowledge on how to use them.
Pedal weeknesses,NONE.
Similar Products Used:
These were my first set!
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Warrior.
Bottom Line:
These pedals are just GREAT and a MUST for any begginer, no doubt about that. I will honestly recommend these if you don't know how to use them. I learned how to use them and get used to them in less than 4 minutes. Not sure how much these will last, but am pretty sure, that for the price, I could just get new ones with no problems at all. On my first day of use, The cleats seem to get scratched, So you will probably need new cleats every half or full year.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis Obispo Date Reviewed: December 29, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
simple, elegant looks, easy in easy out. trouble free
Weaknesses:
The bearings dont spin very easily
Similar Products Used:
Time Controll Z
Bottom Line:
These pedals are great. I thought my time's were easy to get into and out of untill i got these. WOW!! what a difference. These pedals are so easy to twist out of its amazing. I can clip in standing still and wait untill i start to fall and my foot still makes it out in time to save my a$$.
They dont hold the cleat as securely as my times and it sometimes feels as if im hardly clipped in. However ive never had my foot come out when i didnt want it to, i think i just need to get used to the difference in feel from my previous pedals to these.
Note: i use these on my fixed gear roadbike and even with out of the saddle sprinting and skid stops these pedals remain securely engaged.
i give it 4 overall because they dont spin freely like some more expensive pedals.
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Submitted by
mike
a Weekend Warrior
from san jose, ca, usa Date Reviewed: December 25, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Performance bike
Strengths:
Easily and consistently clips out(after playing around with the shims), they won't unintentionally clip out, and simple design/looks great.
Weaknesses:
Engagement is not always consistent but not too bad so I would say its engagement is fair.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 520 - The 520's enagement is much easier but the Candies are much better to unlcip and won't do it accidentally. So I kept the Candies on my bike.
Bike Setup:
Trek FuelEX8/Specailized BG 110 shoes
Bottom Line:
First I had some trouble with these because the left one sometimes wont disengage smoothly even though I'm already using the shims that came with it. So I ended up trying to add more shims. I cut a piece of soda can and fold it in half so I get 2X the thickness, cut it more to shape, and add that to the plastic shims thats already on there and that solved the disengagement issue. It could either be Specialized(my shoes) or Crank Bros is out of spec here... or both. But they work geat now so I'm a happy camper :)
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Submitted by
Paul W
a Cross Country Rider
from il Date Reviewed: December 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Bluecycle
Strengths:
easy to learn for someone new to clipping in. still has small platform.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
paltforms
Bottom Line:
I was nervous about locking my foot into a bike that could crash. These have been great. Super easy to clip in and out of. You just throw your cleat somewhere close to the pedle and your in. To release is just as simple. No adjusting. They are not affected by mud of any other element. There really is nothing to go wrong on them. Super Easy to maintain. Just ride and enjoy. I bought a shoe/pedal combo at Blueskycycle and have always been happy with their busines.
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Submitted by
John Mullins
a Weekend Warrior
from Blountville, Tn USA Date Reviewed: November 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Dupont State Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Easy to clip in, very smooth release, simplicity, no premature or accidental releases
Weaknesses:
The really light ones cost too much
Similar Products Used:
Xpedo, Shimano
Bike Setup:
06 Giant Reign, Fox Float 32 RLC, RaceFace Crank,Mavic Enduro wheels, Kenda Nevegals, Shimano cass, chain, shifters, and derailleurs, Hayes HFX-9 brakes
Bottom Line:
Best pedal so far. The Candy's are soooooo much easier to get into than the Xpedo's and are almost as light. They release easier, yet held fast when I deliberately tried to pull out when pedaling. An unexpected bonus was how much better they feel under my foot. The larger platform is much less fatiguing over a long ride.
I did spend some time trimming the soles of my shoes to ensure no interference with the platform when trying to clip in. Took all of ten minutes and a utility knife. I'm sure that helped with the ease of clipping in. It's easy to see if the sole of your shoe prevents the cleat from being seated fully into the pedal. If so, clipping in would be difficult and premature or accidental release would be certain.
I could go on but I don't work for Crank Bros and don't want to sould like I do. I'll just say the pedals worked for me. I'm holding out on the 5th chili for overall rating until I see how they hold up over the long haul.
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Submitted by
Don Duende
a Cross Country Rider
from Eastern Sierra Date Reviewed: October 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Tahoe Rim Trail
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$44.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Reliable and secure. Easy to clip in and out. Not fussy. Comes in colors!
Weaknesses:
Not a weight weenie. Color doesn't match my current ride.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano, Onza, Kore
Bike Setup:
Intense 5.5
Bottom Line:
I love this pedal. I've moved it from bike to bike. Someday when I have the cash, I want to try the Ti Eggbeaters, which are half the weight but nine times (!)more expensive. The Candy C pedals are often on sale for less than $50. I don't know of any other, currently available, pedal this good, near this price.
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Submitted by
Ian
a Cross Country Rider
from Peru, Vermont, USA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Bozeman
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Lightweight, easy to use, lots of float, they just laugh at mud
A reliable pedal that's easy to use and will never get jammed. Think of a cheap, lightweight Time
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Guelph, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Hilton Falls
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
D'Ornellas Bike Shop
Strengths:
Easy to clip out of. Easy re-greasing using included grease gun adaptor. Pretty packaging. Light weight.
Weaknesses:
Bearings are crap. Depending on the position of the rotating retention cage, you need to change the way you step into the pedals.
Similar Products Used:
PD-M747, PD-M540
Bike Setup:
Pretty much stock Klein Attitude V
Bottom Line:
I was having problems quickly stepping into my aging PD-M747s during tricky sections of trails, and upon consultation with a LBS, was urged to try these.
I was initially stoked by the pretty packaging, comprehensive service instructions and the simplicity of its design, but that changed nearing the end of my first ride on them. I'm a 120lb fly-weight, but somehow during just a single outing on these pedals I'd managed to lock-up the bearings on the left pedal until it felt like I was pedaling thru mud. Heck, even out of the box, the bearings never felt as smooth as my worn out Shimanos.
Even though these are supposed to be easier than SPDs to clip into, I found them trickier than the PD-M540s that I ended up replacing them with. Candy Cs are cheap and light, but the bearings are too flaky. Not recommended.
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Submitted by
Phil
a Cross Country Rider
from Muskegon, Michigan, USA Date Reviewed: August 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Yankee Springs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Breakaway Bicycles
Strengths:
I'm a big guy over 220 lbs. and they are strong enough to handle my weight. They are very easy to get in and out of.
Weaknesses:
None at this time....
Similar Products Used:
Richy Pedals....
Bike Setup:
I have a 2001 Gary Fisher Marlin with the Genesis frame. It has been extensively upgraded. XTR drive train with Gripshift X9 twisters. Mavic 517 rims with DT spokes and the front is radial laced. I also have a 2007 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR that is going to be mine in 3 weeks.
Bottom Line:
My new bike will have them also.
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Submitted by
Kayc
a Weekend Warrior
from Jackson,Michigan,USA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Fort Custer
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Easy to use and adjust to. Cost.
Weaknesses:
Price of replacement cleat. After one year I am still using the original cleats.
Similar Products Used:
Speedplay Frogs, Time.
Bike Setup:
1997 Trek "Y" Frame, Modified to accept Disc Brakes
Bottom Line:
I've had my Crank Brothers Candy pedals for about a year now and have not regretted my decision. Over the past year I've played with adjusting the cleat on the shoe (shimming). That has only helped me improve their function and made them more fun to use. I don't ride with wild abandon so I've not had some of the issues with rocks and roots smacking the pedals and causing problems. I have had my share of kissing the ground and trips over the bars, but the pedals have suffered no problems. (During the season I usually ride between 25 and 30 miles pre week on the mountain bike. How ever this season the miles have not been as great due to a new road bike purchase over the winter).
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Submitted by
Avinash Ramana
a Weekend Warrior
from New Haven, CT USA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
BSP
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Cheap Looks nice Engagement is better than platform :) Light
Weaknesses:
Weak Spindle was messed up
Similar Products Used:
Platforms..I'm on EggbeaterSLs now
Bike Setup:
Woodstock 505 with goodies
Bottom Line:
They were my first clipless pedals. They did okay until the first minor hit (fell on a log) and the spindle was bent or bearings damaged. I sent back to Pricepoint for a replacement. In the mean time, I got Eggbeater SLs.
The Eggbeater C was okay, but it was weak and you could feel the bearings hanging up just by turning it in your hand. It made weird crunching noises while pedaling.
Other than that..great i suppose. Oh yes, they let go of my show over some rocky stuff..not ideal :(
-Avinash
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Submitted by
Matt Tamasco
a Weekend Warrior
from Hackettstown, NJ Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Chimney Rock
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Can't beat it for the money. Easy to set up.
Weaknesses:
no adjustable tension settings (but this may actually be a plus since they are positive, reliable and consistent)
Similar Products Used:
stock
Bike Setup:
Trek X/C hardtail
Bottom Line:
ignore reviews complaining of egg beater center that rotates and need to replace stock grease (just do your maintenance). These pedals simply shed mud and are reliable. There may be times where you will have to take a second "swipe" to get the mechanism to spin forward and meet the cleat - but they are not designed for racing - they are great for weekend warriors who want a simply and consistent design. They also survived a fall from the car roof - bike landed 30' from the car.
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Submitted by
Adam Hunter
a Weekend Warrior
from Liverpool, UK Date Reviewed: July 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Look smart, really easy to clip in and out, pretty lightweight, shed mud well
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any
Similar Products Used:
Only ridden platform pedals previously, so none...
Bottom Line:
These are the first clipless pedals I have used (and I am converted now!) so I was abit unsure what to expect. Picked them up pretty cheap at my LBS (£30), so wasn't too fussed if I had to stick them on eBay if I didn't like them. I have only been out a few times on them on local trails but I do love these pedals already. I find them really easy to clip in and out and have had no major incidents as of yet. Definatly worth the money in my opnion.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, VA, USA Date Reviewed: June 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Buttermilk Heights
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Vegas Bike Show
Strengths:
SUPER EASY to clip into. Doesn't matter what side of the pedal is facing up it is the right one. Holds tight enough while still being easy to twist out of. No fine tuning involved like SPD. No mud collection like SPD.
Weaknesses:
I ride XC - not free ride - but still managed to destroy the exterior pedal cage from impact damage and the pedal now floats left to right and the bearing squeals. I have tried to lube and tighten to no avail. Great pedal - Crappy platform.
Similar Products Used:
SPD, Time ATAC
Bike Setup:
GIANT NRS1w/ FOX Float RLC, XTR, Race Face Crank
Bottom Line:
Best Pedal design I have ever used housed in a cheap plastic frame. I am reluctant to spend the big money getting a more expensive platform to break, but it is still miles ahead of SPD.
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Submitted by
Graham
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: May 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Port Hills, Wharfedale, Croesus Knob
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Easy engagement Excellent mud shedding
Weaknesses:
Weak bearings Break easily
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD (various), Wellgo (SPD Copies), Crank Bros Smarties / Mallets, Time Atac
Bike Setup:
Heckler
Bottom Line:
Second failure of crank bros pedals in 12 months. First set were smarties - the bearings died after 6 months. Replaced under warranty and upgraded to Candys as thought they would be more durable. Mostly use for agressive XC / AM riding, single track, back country trails, etc, so a bit of technical riding with occassional rock bashing, but thats what you expect with mountain biking and I try not to be too hard on gear.
The replacement candys lasted only 6 months. Snapped one of the bars off the eggbeater, and not covered under warranty.
Not impressed - will be going back to Time.
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Submitted by
Bill
a Cross Country Rider
from Ocala, fla, usa Date Reviewed: May 16, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Looks cool. Work great. Easy in, easy out. Smooth dismount. Pretty inexpensive. Light.
Weaknesses:
none for me
Similar Products Used:
Onza pros
Bike Setup:
KoNa muni mula xc racer
Bottom Line:
My local bike shop and reviews talked me into these. I've used my Onzas religiously for 8 years. They worked. But, they were worn out. They had to much float and the release was too easy.
The candies work GREAT. Easy in, easy out. They hold you in great. If you need out you can get out. They fit my shoes great and the platform makes it feel like I have something to stand on. The reg. eggbeaters always looked like they would be uncomfortable without very stiff shoes. The candies get rid of this problem. I like that the cleats are brass. They wear, not the pedals. Only $14 to replace them too.
Not sure why anyone would have trouble with these. They work great. They are much easier to get in and out of than any other pedal I've used. Plus they hold on great.
I know if not set up right they would be more difficult to use. Especially if the knobs on shoes get in the way.
Anyone looking for a great pedal that lets you in and out, hold you when you want them to, and doesn't make you have to get a second job to get them, these are for you.
If you are trying clipless for the first time, these are for you. My wife loves them and she just started biking 3 weeks ago!!!
Don't get them if you don't like easy to use stuff.
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Submitted by
Basil Chua
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: April 28, 2007
Simple design. Despite the sole of my shoes are soiled with sticky mud, I can still clip on easily.
This is unlike the Shimano SPD which I've tried before - whenever I ride in muddy condition, I find it difficult to clip on until I got rid of the mud.
When the ride is over, it's so easy to rinse the mud off the pedal.
Bottom line: Candy works great when you need to ride in muddy condition.
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Submitted by
Patrick
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond VA Date Reviewed: April 9, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
SUPER EASY IN/OUT
Weaknesses:
Im sure the cleat will wear out quickly
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD
Bike Setup:
AZURE Expert
Bottom Line:
I'm sure those who have complained about getting in and out of these clips must not have set them up properly (using a shim)or are having issues with the tread on their shoes. I have SIDI bullet 2 shoes and the cleats work great with them. These pedals are way better than my old shimano. All I have to do is step on to the pedal without even looking and I snap right in every time. I also think people expect these to work like shimanos where you have to slide your toe side of the cleat in first to be able to step in, and that might cause people to get frustrated because they just spin the cage around instead of stepping into it. FREAKIN SWEET PEDALS, I'll never buy shimano again!!!!!
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Submitted by
Kenneth
a Weekend Warrior
from Ann Arbor, MI, USA Date Reviewed: March 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Leslie
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Two Wheel Tango
Strengths:
Simple design.
Weaknesses:
Hard to clip in and out of. Many false releases. No tension adjustment. Felt like I was pedaling on a two rails versus a platform.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD 520 & 570
Bike Setup:
2001 Diamondback XSL Pro
Bottom Line:
I really wanted to like these pedals but after a few months of trying to get them to work I gave up and got some SPD 520's. I tried switching cleats and every position possible but I was never comfortable. Plus I really felt like I was pedaling on two rails and not a platform.
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Submitted by
Mak
a Weekend Warrior
from Longmont, Co, USA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anything wo cars
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Light weight, look kewl
Weaknesses:
poor design concept of platform with rotating engagement clips, difficult to use if very used to spds.
Similar Products Used:
several shimano spds
Bike Setup:
Kona Caldera and Santa Cruz Superlight - lots of custom stuff on both
Bottom Line:
I REALLY, REALLY wanted to like these pedals - light weight and exceptionally kewl looking. When I finally got a chance to use them, I was really excited. I think the problem with these pedals is the relationship of the platform to the clips - the one should not float independently of the other. This made getting into the clips difficult, as I felt like I kept having to rotate the clips to engage my foot parallel to the platform. I actually did a test with a candy on one crank and an spd on the other, with corresponding cleats. The SPD seemed much smoother and I was able to set the tension exactly how I like it. I finally boxed up the Candys and went back to old Shimano 737s which still are butter smooth after 7 years and absolutely zero maintenance. These Candy's will be on ebay soon.
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Submitted by
yaz
a
from uk Date Reviewed: March 7, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
halfords
Strengths:
dam cheep only cost me 16 gbp about 10 dollars old stock!
Weaknesses:
triky 2 clip into
Similar Products Used:
eggbeaters
Bike Setup:
swichblades deor hope mono m4 bla bla bla
Bottom Line:
if you can pick them up from a uk halfords for that cheep do it ! if not you can get the eggbeaters for 16.99 also! i got 2 boxes of each!
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Bisbee, AZ Date Reviewed: March 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Brown Canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
online auction
Strengths:
Ease of entry/exit, maintenance free, clears mud well. Great customer service
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
shimano
Bike Setup:
GF tass mostly stock
Bottom Line:
Great introduction to clipless. Hassle free with enough of a platform to support rookies when disengaged.
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Submitted by
mark pent
a Cross Country Rider
from bonita, ca usa Date Reviewed: February 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mt Laguna
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Randall Scott
Strengths:
Huh
Weaknesses:
Impossible to get into and out of
Similar Products Used:
Shimano spd
Bike Setup:
2006 K2 Lithium 4
Bottom Line:
After 10 years of spd pedals, I went for the advertising splash of Crank Bros.. I tried these pedals with three different sets of shoes...eech. SPD's just seem to find the engagement easier, sooner and thoughtlessly. With the Candies my feet were looking for entry for the first five or six rotations of the crank. Now they are in a landfill and I'm back with spds. Aaahhhhh.
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Submitted by
Gil M
a Cross Country Rider
from Haifa Date Reviewed: February 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mount Carmel
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Alon Hagalil
Strengths:
Good with mudd
Weaknesses:
Can't adjust engage and disengage force Breaks easily sometimes hard to engage
Similar Products Used:
Shimano PD647
Bike Setup:
K2 Lithium 4.0
Bottom Line:
I would not recommend products of this company, specifically not this model. Pedals broke twice in a less than 6 month period. First time they were replaced with no charge by the bike shop, second time they refused to, claiming they are not covered by warranty (came as OEM on my K2 bike) I contacted crank bros. and they just ignored... I'm getting back to Shimano!
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Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia Date Reviewed: January 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Cascades--Patapsco State Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Very easy to get in and out of. I don't understand the reviews with people complaining about how hard it is to get into these pedals...maybe it depends on what kind of shoes you are using. In my experience these pedals have been awesome. I haven't done any maintenace besides re-greasing the spindle and they work as well as the first time I used them.
Weaknesses:
Absolutely none!
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Rush 5, Thomson Elite, WTB Speed, Crank Brothers Candy C, FSA Bash Guard and the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is if you want a maintenance free pedal that still offers up premium performance then this is the pedal for you.
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Submitted by
Ted
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh Date Reviewed: January 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Stonehenge
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
SuperGo
Strengths:
Ease of Use Ease of Use Ease of Use Low Maintenance
Weaknesses:
Cleats wear quickly
Bike Setup:
Trek 3700 Stock Raleigh Mojave 8.0 Stock
Bottom Line:
First, if you are entry level TRY THESE Second, if you are tired of adjusting your SPDs TRY THESE
These were cheap peds for me to try going clipless, and I got hooked. I am on my third set of cleats in 2 years... my last set I used WAY too long and they still worked well enough.
Mud, Dirt, Clean, Road, Trail... It doesn't matter they just work.
For the folks above who couldn't seem to figure out how to use Egg Beaters, I'm sorry you couldn't do it. These things are pretty darn easy. Perhaps you didn't have the cleat adjusted in your shoe properly. Have your LBS give you a hand.
I ride some technical trail, and XC during the late fall, winter, early spring and road during late spring, summer and early fall. These Candy C's work well for all riding.
Yes, on occasion I have done my imitation of a turtle when I didn't clip out soon enough, but it has been quite a long time since I have done that.
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Submitted by
jSatch
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: January 16, 2007
Not always so easy engagement (in) Brass cleats Yellow plastic platform
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD platform (don't remember model #)
Bike Setup:
Stumpy FRS Pro + extras
Bottom Line:
After knee and shoulder surgeries my biggest priority was a pedal I could easily get out of in a pinch. These pedals fit the bill. I'm finding I'm going through tech areas clipped where I would have previously unclipped, ready to dab. Even though these come out almost instinctively, I have not yet unclipped unintentionally.
Getting into these pedals is another story. After a frustrating learning curve, I've found I had to trim the soles of my shoes, and add spacers. If your foot doesn't rotate (float) freely for several degrees befroe disengaging, you will need to trim your shoes, add spacers, or both. If not, getting in will be difficult, at best. Getting in now is almost as easy as SPD pedals. However, there are some times that the platform gets in the way of the clips. I don't know why the good folks at Crank Bros. decided to make the clips rotate independently from the platform. Four surface entry may be true of the eggs, but for these with a platform, it is just wrong. With the clips rotating within the platform there are only two, and on occasions there are no surface entries, until you rotate the clips position within the platform with your foot.
I really like these pedals. They are far better than the SPD, at least for me. And if you like to play in the mud, it is a no-brainer. If you race, you may prefer the eggs and avoid the platform interference. If you jump, or like to run into things at high speeds for kicks, you might consider something beefier. These are light pedals. There is an endurance penalty attached with that weight.
Easy out is woth any price, even the fast wearing brass cleats. Think hospital bills, recovery. They may not be as bulletproof as SPDs, but I'll buy another pair if these break before I buy SPDs again. $45 at Performance. A no-brainer.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Gallup, NM, USA Date Reviewed: November 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
The one I'm riding...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
LBS (High Mesa Bikes & Gear)
Strengths:
*Weight (308 grams/pair) *They look nice *Disengagement is easy & predictable with good feedback
Weaknesses:
1) Four-sided entry on a two-sided pedal doesn't work well 2) Engagement too subtle / no feedback; have to wait for the four-sided wings to rotate into the proper position 3) One of the "formed s45c carbon steel" wings broke after less than 150 miles 4) "Kick plates" are cheap & poorly bonded to the composite pedal body
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC alium (for six completely trouble-free years!)
Bike Setup:
SS: Gunnar Ruffian/Fox Vanilla 100RLC/King/XT V-brakes/ UST Tubeless; GEARED: Stumpy Pro'06/Crossmax XL(set up UST of course)/'Zoke Marathon XC/King
Bottom Line:
1) They BROKE after less than 150 miles (>> Get the Time ATACs instead.
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Submitted by
Jeff E
a
from Lag. Niguel, Ca. Date Reviewed: October 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Light, strong, lots o float
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
959's/ 545's
Bike Setup:
FLY/ 5 spot
Bottom Line:
Take them out of the box and put them on your bike, your ready to ride, strong,light,the plat-form is big enough to give you a very secure and stable feel when dropping some tech. trails, great pedals
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Submitted by
david
a
from melbourne, australia Date Reviewed: October 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
castlemain piney (but there all good)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
i won it in mountain bike australia magazine
Strengths:
well i got it free so that was good. it also seems to engage and disinagage reasonably easily. little maintanence required and i like the amount of float they offer. they look good to.
Weaknesses:
cleats wear fast
Bottom Line:
i really like these pedals. coming from flats they are just great. they are easy to use, low maintanence and they look great. offer a lot of float as well. im not sure if id pay the $180 for them though
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Austria Date Reviewed: October 2, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Looks, weight
Weaknesses:
the worst about them are the brearings, they broke twice ans the pedal came out from the axle(while sprinting). My lbs changed the bearings the first time but the second it was too bad( the interior of the pedal was damaged) and he sent them back. Another problem is that the cleats wear way too fast, about one month.(the SPD's last about a season) another irritating fact is engaging... after three months I still don't find the way in. In technical sections is a pain in the a**!
Similar Products Used:
tons of SPD's
Bike Setup:
Giant VT 05 ,AM 1, Crossmax, X9, Oro K24....
Bottom Line:
nice design, light weight, but with serious problems, as described. my lbs is sick of getting the pedals back in more the two pieces...!
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Austria Date Reviewed: October 2, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
Looks, weight
Weaknesses:
the worst about them are the brearings, they broke twice ans the pedal came out from the axle(while sprinting). My lbs changed the bearings the first time but the second it was too bad( the interior of the pedal was damaged) and he sent them back. Another problem is that the cleats wear way too fast, about one month.(the SPD's last about a season) another irritating fact is engaging... after three months I still don't find the way in. In technical sections is a pain in the a**!
Similar Products Used:
tons of SPD's
Bike Setup:
Giant VT 05 ,AM 1, Crossmax, X9, Oro K24....
Bottom Line:
nice design, light weight, but with serious problems, as described. my lbs is sick of getting the pedals back in more the two pieces...!
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Submitted by
Kangaloosh
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: September 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Merlin
Strengths:
Only that the small platform means you can hop on the bike wearing normal shoes / trainers and pedal enough to get to the local shops.
Weaknesses:
Cannot adjust tension and they are far too difficult to engage / disengage. After a couple of hours when your legs are starting to get really tired, the effort required to engage can be very frustrating, resulting in riding unclipped - which is no good at all if you need to push hard to get up a short climb. This can ruin a really tricky section through woods - when you occassionally want to clip out and back in.
Since fitting the Candy pedals I have fallen once (Endo) and couldn't get my feet out while airborne. Never had that problem with the Shimanos' adjustable tension.
I have gone back to the Shimano SPDs.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPDs
Bike Setup:
Giant Trance
Bottom Line:
Do not buy.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Plymouth Date Reviewed: September 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Marin - Snowdonia
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction Cycles
Strengths:
Never clog with mud Lightweight
Weaknesses:
Disengaging / engaging in technical sections is hit and miss. Cleats have the colour and consistency of butter. Greaseport is rubbish.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPDs
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper - used for endurance races to technical jaunts
Bottom Line:
Bought them as my (9 year old) SPDs blocked with mud on dartmoor. These don't clog. Thats the upside. Now to share my frustrations... 1)Shoddy construction means they will need servicing often. and the greaseport is rubbish. Clipping rocks has resulted in both dust caps going missing. However, if that was the only problem I could live with it... 2)Cleats are too soft and require replacing often. 3)They are not easy to engage / disengage. This not only affects my confidence on technical sections, I also find myself travelling down unclipped - I simply can't afford the time to concentrate on clipping back in...
If there is any reason that should stop you buying these pedals its Reason 3. They detract from the fun on technical sections. I like to keep my bike lightweight, but these sacrifice functional capability.
I have gone back to my trusted shimano pedals.
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Submitted by
Caleb
a Weekend Warrior
from Mesa, AZ Date Reviewed: August 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Long loop track, fountain hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Easy to get in and out of. No where for mud to stick.
Weaknesses:
I don't know of any so far.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Trek 4300
Bottom Line:
As far as I can tell so far, these are awsome pedals.
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Submitted by
Kayc
a Cross Country Rider
from Michigan Date Reviewed: July 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Fort Custer
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
JENSON
Strengths:
Easy to use. Easy to care for. Works very well in mucky stuff. Good entry level retention system.
Weaknesses:
Just a little to quiet when clipping in. Not alot of float, but I like a snug fit.
Similar Products Used:
Look,Speedplay Frogs
Bike Setup:
Trek "Y" Frame
Bottom Line:
I am quite pleased with these pedals so far, finding them very easy to adjust to, use, and care for. I wish these would have been my first pedal retention system.
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Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Maryland Date Reviewed: July 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Avalon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Easy to Clip into. Light. Large amount of float. No adjustment srews that come loose. Adjustable float using cleats. Easy to unclip. Sturdy. Servicable
Weaknesses:
Cleats need to be replaced at least every season because they are made of brass
Similar Products Used:
Shimano spd type clipless pedals
Bike Setup:
Prophet 600 set set up for agressive trail riding
Bottom Line:
This is a great pedal for those that ride on steep rocky areas like the east coast. If you bash them on a rock your foot will just come uncliped due to the spring spreading, this is better then smashing the entire mechanisim like a SPD stile pedal. I also found this pedal very, very easy to clip into. If you are having trouble unclipping make sure that you have the cleat in the proper shoe. This is important becuase if you switch them around it increases the float. Also very easy to unclip. Just service them once a season and replace the cleats as needed and these will last forever.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Derry, NH. Date Reviewed: June 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Monkey could ride clipless with these...good beginner pedal...and that's about it.
Weaknesses:
I hate these pedals. The cleats are actually paper mache. The cleats wear to nothing in roughly a dozen rides and need to be replaced. In addition, the crap retaining bars also wear to nothing. The combination of the two does wonders during an aggressive climb. I must pop out of the pedal 10 times a ride; pisses me off so much. Crap!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing has sucked this bad...I've ridden at least 4 or 5 different pedals, mostly SPD, but one set of Time's(best overall).
Bottom Line:
Crap.
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Submitted by
Nicholas M
a Cross Country Rider
from Pasadena, CA Date Reviewed: June 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
preformance
Strengths:
These pedals are ready to go right out of the box, there is no need adjust the release tension like the shimanos. They clip in easier, release easier, yet hold stronger.
Weaknesses:
Can't pull straight out of the pedals.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano clipless
Bike Setup:
Northwave Shoes
Bottom Line:
Great pedal, Great value
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Submitted by
Shannon
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, MD, USA Date Reviewed: May 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Race Pace
Strengths:
The platform is useful when you don't want to clip in. Clipping in was very easy.
Weaknesses:
I was unable to clip out, so the bike and I fell over quite a few times. I could clip in in a heartbeat which was nice, but then at times I was unable to clip out. Even knowing I was going to stop and trying to twist out in advance, the pedals would not release. The pedals were not dirty as the trails were dry, and the shoes and the clips in the shoes were brand new and clean. They were installed by professionals and I even had the switch the clips onto the opposite shoes to try that. Still didn't work well. I admit that I'm a weekend warrior when it comes to biking, but I'm pretty coordinated, so I really don't think it was me. I switched over to Shimano clipless pedals and I haven't had a problem getting out of them at all.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano PD-M540 = Much better and adjustable!
Bike Setup:
Ibex Ignition
Bottom Line:
It sounds like it is hit or miss with these pedals working properly so I'd recommend that people buy pedals that are more consistent and are adjustable!
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Submitted by
tim
a Weekend Warrior
from melbourne Date Reviewed: May 15, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
No fiddling needed, just screw em in and they're ready to go. Not having to tweak settings is a bonus for a beginner. Aesthetically, the best looking clipless available. Good on Crank Brothers for trying something new.. if companies like this never tried something new, we'd still all be using toe clips and sneakers!
Weaknesses:
None found yet. I've read the cleats wear out quickly, but I'd rather they wore before the pedals and I think that's the intention. Crank Bros have released a harder wearing cleat which should solve that problem.
Similar Products Used:
None. Was going to go with Shimano, but these were recommended and were on sale!
Bike Setup:
Scott Reflex 2006 (set up for urban riding).
Bottom Line:
Easy to set up and use for a beginner. I did 2 laps of my court and was clipping in and out with ease. Rode to work today and didn't have an problems. They didn't accidently clip out when I stood up to pedal fast and didn't get stuck at all when I was trying to unclip. Having the small platforms helped for those couple of times when I didn't clip in straight away. I'd recommend them for anyone wanting to take the step up to clipless :)
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Garner, NC, USA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Trek 4500
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Doesn't clog up with dirt, easy to get in and out of, inexpensive yet very effective...
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
Great product
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Submitted by
Ted
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh Date Reviewed: April 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
SuperGo
Strengths:
Low Maint. No adjustment Needed, Tough, Clears Mud. Easy to get in and out of.
Weaknesses:
Cleats wear fast
Similar Products Used:
Platforms
Bike Setup:
Stock low end Trek
Bottom Line:
First, I have 2 years with WELL over 1200 miles (in 10 months) on these pedals, on and off road, technical XC, XC and Fire Trail. (measured distance for about 10 months, missing the other 14 months but distance avg about the same)
This is quite a deal if you find 'em under $50. I have had this one set of pedals while my riding buddy has been thru 3 sets of SPD pedals.
Yeah the 20 buck cleats wear out quick. I went thru 2 sets and need a thrid in 2 years.
I'm not sure why others are having troubles getting in and out. I suggest playing with the pedal and your shoe while the ped is not on the bike, and looking for clearance issues. My shoes didn't have any, so I did not have to shim or shave. But I would be willing to bet that the people having problems 1) need to shim/shave their shoes or 2) They installed the cleats on the wrong shoes.
RTFM, it is worth it.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Hopewell, New Jersey Date Reviewed: March 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
6 mile loop
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Mud shedding ability, platform, light, easy to unclip
Weaknesses:
A little hard to get used to, some rust on Egg-Beater part, sometimes get clogged up with snow
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPDs, LOOK road pedals
Bottom Line:
I love these pedals. In the beginning they were a little hard to clip in, but after about a month of use, I got used to them. I like the way they clip in a lot better than the SPDs that came on my bike. Also, they have never gotten clogged with mud. I haven't had the problems unclipping that some people have had, but a few times they unclipped at inconvenient times, but that was probably my fault. Overall a great pedal.
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Submitted by
William
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellenton, Fl, USA Date Reviewed: February 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
easy to get in and out of. take a decent beating.
Weaknesses:
none so far.
Similar Products Used:
first pair of clip in's.
Bike Setup:
marin nail trail, lx, hayes 9, manitou axel, and candy c's.
Bottom Line:
Granted these are the first clip in's I have ever had, I have yet to have a problem with them. I have nothing but praise for the pedals. They disengage, when you need to get out, and stay clipped in when your hammering up that steep hill. I also like the fact that they have a small platform for when I'm riding around the neighborhood with the wife!
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Submitted by
Davis
a Weekend Warrior
from San Deigo Date Reviewed: January 21, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Buttery release in all conditions, cheap. The pedals were almost as cheap as replacing the Frog cleats, so I gave them a try.
Weaknesses:
Poor Durability....The only thing that wears faster than the cleats...are the pedals. Both have broken tension bars.
Similar Products Used:
Frogs: Pedal is durable, but the cleats wear out so fast. Time: too much tension on release SPD's: won't unclip in the mud = Knee surgery, no biking for a year!
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper FSR Pro
Bottom Line:
When new these released as smoothly as Frogs so it was kind to the knees which can't take resistence in clipping out. However, 6 months later the composite bodies are beat up, the end cap was gone in the first few rides, the tension bars have broken on each pedal (initially discovered in mid-air in an unplanned double release!)and the cleats are worn out. I would have bought another pair just to replace the cleats because it was so cheap, but since the pedal actually broke, I think I'll re-try Times to see if the new ones release more smoothly? or go back to the Frogs.
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Submitted by
Geoff Turner
a
from Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, UK Date Reviewed: November 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
These pedals work fine - at first. Trouble is, the design means they wear out very quickly, you'll spend more on replacing bearings and cleats than you do on the pedals. Do yourself a favour and steer clear. I've gone through three sets in about 3 years which has seen me replace bearings twice in each of my older pairs of egg beaters after bearing failure (i.e. a pedal comes off its spindle) out on the trail. On top of this, there is so little cleat metal to hold you in the clips that they wear quickly too so several sets of them have also been replaced. After a while, I realised that new cleats started slipping out of the clips even sooner than before because the retaining bars wear too! That's when I bought the Candys, thinking a broader platform may reduce movement and hence also reduce wear on the bars and cleats. Lo and behold, the bearings have just faiiled on one of the pedals after less than 6 months use! The love affair if officially over! Did I mention that the retaining bars also wore grooves in the soles of my SIDI Dominators? Back to Time ATACS for me.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Date Reviewed: October 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
uuuuhhh...
Weaknesses:
They are about as strong as a toothpick bridge
Bottom Line:
Did CB use a sodering iron to make these things? I had a cleat bar snap on both pedals within one week and I can see another about to snap. I almost died several times riding on these b/c they eject the cleats in a variety of different pedaling motions.
Don't buy these unless you want to be pissed off every ride that you use them. If I could give them a zero I would.
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Submitted by
Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from New York Date Reviewed: October 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
1. Easy to clip in and clip out. 2. Like the extra platform around the egg beater..it helps to get you pedaling before you clip in. 3. The price is great if you can find them on sale.
Weaknesses:
None I can think of yet.
Similar Products Used:
1st clipins I ever tried.
Bike Setup:
2005 GT Avalanche 3.0 disc stock....except for the pedals.....4 now....
Bottom Line:
This was my first dive into the realm of clip ins and after researching different systems I think I definitely went with the right choice. The only problem I had initially was that the platforms didn't clear the cleats on my shoes. After using the shims included with the pedals this problem was fixed. I fell twice initially but I don't blame the pedals for this as it was my error. The pedals are very easy to unclip from, just twist your foot out and thats it! The trick when starting out with these pedals is to turn both ankles out to unclip before you almost stop or before you get into a tight situation. The Platforms will still allow you to pedal unclipped. Great pedals and great design.
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Submitted by
Crackhead Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Carlsbad, CA - it's north San Diego County Date Reviewed: October 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
down my driveway
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
some bike shop
Strengths:
Handle mud, dirt, and any crap you can throw at 'em. Platform makes riding in regular shoes to your friends house easy when they need help with their lame pedals. Easy in and out.
Weaknesses:
The cleats do wear, but I'm on my 2nd pair in 2 years - and yes, I ride a lot. But I don't rock climb in my spare time in my riding shoes or ice skate on asphalt.
Similar Products Used:
can't remember, but they weren't very good.
Bike Setup:
Front wheel is connected to the fork; then the stem and handle bar; the frame attaches to the fork and holds the seat post which holds the seat; the cranks attach at the bottom and have the pedals and chain attached; the rear wheel attaches at end of frame and is the other end of the chain loop. I pedal, it goes. If you want names, check to see if I've reviewed anything else.
Bottom Line:
Great pedals. I'm not sure why others are having problems unclipping. I have never fallen because I was unable to unclip. Also, I don't enter technical sections planning bailout routes due to cumbersome unclipping. Just turn ankle outward and you're unclipped. This pedal handles XC, technical/rock gardens, sand, and singletrack with no problems. Yeah, demo 'em if you can but I've yet to see a shop that lets you use pedals to try 'em out.
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Submitted by
Gene
a
from Overland Park KS USA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
Local Store
Strengths:
Simple design. Common down force to lock your shoe into the pedal. Very easy to get out, quiet. No knee problems.
Weaknesses:
None known.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 505 or 550 European model. Loud click in and hard to get out off the pedal. FOR ME.
Bottom Line:
Neat clean design. Very few moving parts. No adjustments. Two year warranty.
Did I say quiet? I'm not a hard charger type of rider. The Shimano's I had before cost me falls because they where extremely hard to exit, sometimes.
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Submitted by
Reggie Dunlop
a
from The great white north Date Reviewed: September 17, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Lightweight.
Weaknesses:
A pain to clip out of in a hurry. Cleats wear so quick. Had issues with one cleat that was worn after 3 months that it was near impossible to unclip. 3 months!!
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD's
Bottom Line:
IMO, not worth the hassle with the unclipping issues, 15 degees to unclip is too much. And the cleats are way too soft when compared to shimano and time. They are brass so needless to say, near anything will damage them. I'm going back to Shimano. For those who have never tried clipless, I'd avoid these as it would more than likely turn you off of clipless.
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Submitted by
Pat Calabrese
a Weekend Warrior
from New Port Richey, Fl USA Date Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
In Florida?
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bicycle
Strengths:
Cost, Ease Of Use
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
LOOK Road Pedals
Bike Setup:
Montague MX with tires AND handlebars!
Bottom Line:
I just got done testing these pedals with a pair of Diadora Geko shoes... Great combination! I've been riding LOOK 357 pedals with Diadora road shoes for a while now, and just recently moved to Off Road Biking. I was reluctant to move into this end of the bike world, and even more reluctant to use anything but clip pedals, but this combination was an OUTSTANDING decision. If you're a price conscience buyer, make this plunge... You'll never look back!!
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Submitted by
Magnus
a Cross Country Rider
from NH USA Date Reviewed: June 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Local woods single track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Supposedly goood value ($49 seemed great).
Weaknesses:
I couldn't get out of these pedals, no matter how hard I twisted in all directions! Clipping in was very easy, though. Test ride before you buy!!
Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD, Bontrager RE-1
Bike Setup:
Fisher Sugar 2, upgraded tranmission to Race Face Turbine cranks and rings. Fire XC Pro tires.
Bottom Line:
I took them off my bike after 5 mins of riding, because I didn't want to break an ankle!!
I am an experienced rider (15+ yrs) with 5 years in clipless pedals. I was looking to go to the Crank Bros design, as my fellow riders were raving about them. Even my old Bonty pedals were better than this. Test ride before you buy.
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Submitted by
ERIK PETERSON
a
from FREMONT Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
PERFORMANCE, SF
Strengths:
Reasonably esy to get into
Weaknesses:
Too much float regardless of cleat positioning. Require too much pre-planning to unclip in slow techinical sections
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC,Shimano 757
Bike Setup:
Stock 2003 Giant AC2
Bottom Line:
I've been unable to unclip from these pedals a couple of times resulting in moderate injuries. Both times I've had to take my feet out of my shoes & then manually unclip the shoes--regardless of cleat positioning set-up(yes I've tried both). I'm a fairly competent rider so I don't think it is "just me". I'm going back to my Time ATAC which I know & trust to work with out failure. Not a good pedal for slow speed technical rock crawling or climbingloose steep rocky faces in my opinion--but that's "just me"
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Submitted by
Eric Koosha
a Weekend Warrior
from texas Date Reviewed: May 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
grap vine lake
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
supergo.com
Strengths:
easy to clip in and out. work great in mud.
Weaknesses:
clips show signs of wear already.
Similar Products Used:
?
Bike Setup:
old school mongoose iboc comp. with Q21 rock shoxs.
Bottom Line:
this is my first time using clipless pedals. i have fallin about 4 times real good. I think everyone falls their first time using clipless pedals. these are great pedals for first timers.
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Submitted by
Todd Ahern
a Weekend Warrior
from Chandler, AZ Date Reviewed: April 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Red Mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
No Adjustments, straight forward design. easy entry and exit. smooth release
Weaknesses:
color choices
Similar Products Used:
welgo's
Bike Setup:
GT ID 2.0, Rock shok frt, fox rear,
Bottom Line:
Fell in love with them from the second I first used them, Easy to get in and out of. Reliable, Have only missed one stab at the peddles. a quick second shot and I was in. I recommend these peddles to first time clipless, and someone who like a little float. Exellent Peddle, Highly recommend
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Submitted by
JH
a Racer
from new york Date Reviewed: April 17, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Wheel World
Strengths:
Mud Shedding, light, looks
Weaknesses:
tines are vulnerable, cleats wear out FAST, unclips too easily even on the harder setting
Similar Products Used:
shimano
Bike Setup:
stumpy fsr, race face drive, black elite fork, all xt, race face carbon bars
Bottom Line:
great concept, easy to clip/unclip, sheds mud like no other. one of the tines broke during a race. price you pay i guess. will call customer service and see how they are with repair and customer service.
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Submitted by
Jen
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Vegas, USA Date Reviewed: March 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Easy to clip in/out of Fast learning curve Reasonable price
Weaknesses:
May need to shave shoe soles if clipping in/out is difficult
Similar Products Used:
Platforms
Bike Setup:
'05 Jamis Dakar Sport
Bottom Line:
These were my first clipless pedals. I was worried about how difficult they would be to learn and to clip in/out of, but I needn't have been. The mechanism on these pedals is very simple, and clipping in/out is intuitive and easy. I did have some difficulty when I first installed them, but after reading advice on mtbr.com I shaved down the soles of my shoes where they were too close to the cleats and have had no problems since. If you're finding it hard to clip in/out, try taking a Dremel to the bottom of your shoes and see if that makes a difference.
Obviously these are not the lightest or most expensive pedals around, but they're definitely recommended for anyone on a budget or for a first foray into the clipless world. 5 for value, and 5 for doing exactly what they're designed to do with no frills and no complications.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Canton, GA Date Reviewed: March 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Peachtree Bikes (awesome shop)
Strengths:
Easy to clip in and get out. Very predictable clip out angle. Not too pricey even at retail. Has a large enough platform so you can cheese it if the man comes knockin in the middle of the night.
Weaknesses:
Float is not quite as loose and free as my old SPD's. Not really sure if this is a bad thing or not tho. Plastic could get borked by a rock if you were unlucky.
Similar Products Used:
SPD
Bike Setup:
SC blur w XT set up. Candy c's
Bottom Line:
These pedals rock. I will be getting the Ti versions after I wear these out.
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Submitted by
Doug
a Weekend Warrior
from Winston-Salem Date Reviewed: November 29, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!
Weaknesses:
N/A
Similar Products Used:
cheesy Nashbar knock-off of Ritchie, Shimano 505
Bike Setup:
01 S-Works FSR, Manitou Black, etc
Bottom Line:
For anyone sitting on the fence like I was, save yourself a lot of trouble and buy the damned things. Don't worry about how small the pedal looks - with the way the cleat interfaces with your shoe and the pedal, you actually have a very stable and substantial platform. To me, it feels more substantial than either of the other pedal sets I have owned.
Granted, I have only had them for two rides, but I have had no issues with them at all. Crank Brothers says there is a learning curve? Please. It's the easiest pedal to get in and out of. Period. No surprise releases, either. Just complete consistancy, all of the time.
To anyone having difficulty deciding between this or the Candy, I haven't ridden the Candy, but this pedal rocks. For the price differential, I would suggest going to the Eggbeater S and saving a little more weight.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, QLD Australia Date Reviewed: November 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Easy to get in and out of Nothing to adjust
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
standard platform pedals
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
These pedals are great in all conditions. I have had thick mud caked onto the bottom of my shoes as well as over the pedals and I was still able to clip in without a problem. You can even ride the bike with regular shoes. The platform allows you to ride uncliped (if required). However, the best thing about these pedals is the fact that you don't have to play around with spring tension as it is already perfect. I have been in some pretty nasty falls and my feet always just pop straight out of the pedals as soon as the bike starts going down.
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Submitted by
Mark Whitehead
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Cruced, NM, USA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dona Anas
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
I just installed Candy Cs and they are working extremely well. I've already had mud in them with no change in their effectiveness
Weaknesses:
It is difficult to tell if I have clicked in. They seem to engage quietly
Similar Products Used:
Crank bros egg beaters
Bike Setup:
Old hard tail Trek mountain bike
Bottom Line:
I think that these petals are easier to engage than the regular egg beaters. I seem to find them sooner. This is due in part to having a platform from which to clip them in. I also think that the set up on the shoe is critical. Mine fit tightly and some may encounter problems that can be solved with filing down the shoe tread or adding shims. I do, however, expect more problems when I start jamming them into rocks. They are great for the mid level average weekend rider.
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Submitted by
tom Becksted
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson,AZ,USA Date Reviewed: October 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Fantasy Island
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Lightweight Easy to rebuild Good color selections
Weaknesses:
No tension adjustment Endcaps pop off Difficult to clip in/out
Similar Products Used:
Xpedo Time Atac
Bike Setup:
'04 G. Fisher Marlin, Easton, Thomson & XT all around, Rock Shox SID Team, Xpedo
Bottom Line:
These pedals SUK for technical XC. The multiple entry ability was useless. Theyre difficult to quickly clip in without having to actually look down and dismounting (especially on right side) takes an inordinate amount of effort. If you need to be able to clip in & out without looking & in less than a second, these are NOT the clips for you.
If you ride road or low tech trails, these may be the pedals for you. Theyr friggin light with good color selections. I've replaced mine with Xpedo & personally I think they're WAY better.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Cross Country Rider
from Chelmsford Date Reviewed: October 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lingwood Common
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Cyclexpress
Strengths:
in order... yellow light simple
Weaknesses:
not adjustable
Similar Products Used:
various shimano spds
Bike Setup:
GT Zaskar with lots of yellow bits hanging off
Bottom Line:
Aprt from being yellow, these pedals save about 3/4 lb weight over the caged shimano spds I had.
For the first week I cursed them because they were stiff to engage / clip out, and couldn't be adjusted. They bedded in quick though, and the best compliment I can give is that I don't notice them now.
I'll give it 4 (great) because I'm not sure how a pedal can be outstanding unless it can make a cup of tea halfway round the woods.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Commack, New York USA Date Reviewed: October 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Easy to clip in, and out.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Assoted clipless pedals
Bike Setup:
Road bike
Bottom Line:
I use these pedals on my road bike. Absolutely no complaints. Esay to clip in, and effortless to clip out. Pedals are light, and maintenance free. They are competitively priced and worth every penny. I occasionally see road bikers use them--no reason not to.
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Submitted by
Shaggy
a Cross Country Rider
from Philadelphia, PA Date Reviewed: October 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Interbike last year
Strengths:
Light weight, relatively easy engagement
Weaknesses:
Plastic body has no durability, end caps fall off, inconsistent bearing performance/life, multi-directional engagement has no purpose with the platform
Similar Products Used:
Time ATAC Carbon, Time ATAC XS, Time Alium, Shimano 535's and 747's
Bike Setup:
Maverick ML7 with lots of nice shiny bits. Now with Time ATAC XS pedals.
Bottom Line:
I really, really tried to like these pedals. But, having been through 3 pairs in about 6 months of riding them, the durability is simply awful if you have to ride rock gardens or anything where your pedals will take a few smacks. The soft body gets damaged, the end caps pop off, and soon, the bearings seize up. To Crank Bros' credit, they warrantied each and every pair, but the downtime more than offsets the level of service. If they made this same pedal with the same material as the Mag pedal, I might take another look. In the meantime, this is a better cyclocross or two-sided road pedal than a mountain bike pedal.
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Submitted by
The Jesus
a Cross Country Rider
from Southwestern, CT, USA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
Ease of use, shoe releases easily. Possibly maintenance but haven't gotten to that point yet
Weaknesses:
One flaw I've noticed. Plastic composite body is slippery when not engaged in clips resulting in shoe slippage leading to serious groinal pain. Found this out on a rock garden section (the whole trail was rocks) where I didn't want to clip into pedals in case I decided to involuntarily exit the cockpit. My shoes may have been a little wet but I don't remember this occurring with other pedals, which I had tested in all kinds of conditions.
Probably excellent for long cross country rides but not the best for technical sections where you might want to unclip for awhile. I'm probably just a bad rider though. Not ideal for wet conditions, in my opinion.
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Submitted by
Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Naperville Date Reviewed: July 31, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Easy to use, looks cool, Etc
Weaknesses:
none-best pedals ever
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
These are my first clipless pedals and after worrying a little, I learned how to use them in 2 minutes. They are easy to use, awesome, very simple design. Ingenius.
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Submitted by
Kaitlyn
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
E-bay
Strengths:
-very easy to clip out -nice amount of float -mud clearance -small platform is great for technical areas, or for short rides w/ running shoes.
Weaknesses:
The shims they provide are a bit thick. W/o the shims, it's hard to clip in on most shoes, but there's too much cleat contact with the shims. Right now I'm using the shims and they work alright but I think I'll end up shaving a thin layer off the soles and going w/o shims.
Similar Products Used:
None really
Bike Setup:
Kona x-country 2003. Pretty much stock except for the tires, grips, and pedals.
Bottom Line:
This is my first pair of clipless and I'm happy with them. The learning curve isn't very long and they're quite a bit cheaper than the SL's and Ti's (there's minimal difference in quality between the three pedals). I'm not sure if they're worth retail, but if you can get a deal on them they're definitely worth it. I'm completely satisfied, and plan on buying more crank brothers products in the future.
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Submitted by
Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from East Tennessee Date Reviewed: June 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Strengths:
Easy to clip in and out Very good mud clearance Well built Rebuildable Light-weight
Weaknesses:
I had to grind a little sole on my shoe to get proper clearance - not really a big deal
Similar Products Used:
Shimano 515's Eggbeaters chrome
Bike Setup:
IBEX 880 lx
Bottom Line:
I am really happy with these pedals - much better than my Shimanos. I got the yellow ones because for whatever reason they were cheaper than the grey ones - one thing I found out after riding them for a while is that the bright color actually helps me find the pedals quicker with my peripheral vision when clicking back in after dabbing. I also think they are easier to clip into than regular eggbeaters because of the platform, at no significant weight penalty.
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