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Now--Egg Beater technology for riders who prefer pedals with a small platform as a target area for easier clipping in.

These pedals' small platform opens up options for riders who prefer to unclip on technical sections or dismount often like cyclo-cross racers
Egg Beater technology means these are a snap to engage, with four-sided entry for easy engagement
Low-stack height of 15.2mm gives increased ground clearance
Threaded external port allows easy lubrication without disassembling
Steel body components and chromoly spindles with cartridge bearings ensure years of trouble-free use, even in the most demanding conditions
Unique design and few moving parts ensure reliable entry and release even when gunked up with mud
These pedals should only be used with the Crank Brothers Cleats (included), which will fit almost any SPD-compatible shoes

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crankbrothers Candy C Pedals Customer Reviews

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Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals

3.5

(based on 13 reviews)

62%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Dual sided entry (10)
Good platform (8)
Reliable entry/exit (7)
Increases pedaling efficiency (6)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Flimsy design (4)

Best Uses

Mountain biking (9)
Road biking (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid cyclist (7), Competitive cyclist (4)

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Reviewed by 13 customers

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Jun

2008

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great!!

By Iago V

from Boston, MA

About Me Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform
Increases Pedaling Efficiency
Lightweight
Low learning curve
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

I started commuting to work this year 8 miles each way. This is my first pair of clipless pedals and this is what I've noticed:

--They've shaved five minutes off my commute, going from 35 minutes to 30 minutes just like that. From one day to the next. I've found that I'm riding most of the time two gears over what I used to in the same portion of the itinerary. Some places three, some places one, some places none... But there's certainly an obvious difference in power output.

--They're extremely easy to learn to use. I used to be worried about clipping and unclipping, but I've found that using them became quite intuitive after a couple of days (I purchased them with the Shimanot MT31 shoes). Make sure to read instructions regarding what clip to put on either the right or left shoe for your preferred clipping/unclipping configuration.

--I've found that even when I don't get to clip right away pulling off a stop, I can still pedal fine to get the bike going probably thanks to its platform.

--My leg muscles seem to be making effort differently, but it might be that I'm still working on the correct adjustment of the seat for the knee-pedal spindle angle.

I thoroughly recommend it, at least for learners (not sure if seasoned veterans would have other preferences).

Sep

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great pedals at great price!

By KyleM

from Greensboro NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform
Increases Pedaling Efficiency

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

These are the "egg beater" pedals with a nice platform design. Entry is very easy and takes very little time to get used too. With the very open design do not see a chance of getting clogged with mud and can enter the pedals from both sides.

Sep

2007

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good Performance, but

By Andrew15090

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry

Cons

Flimsy Design
Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

The chunky plastic composite platform hinders entry at times and is not particularly durable. After clipping the pedal on a curb, the pedal looked as if it had been gnawed on my a rotweiller. So much for aestetics. I would recommend Traditional egg beaters as opposed to the Candy version

Jun

2008

(4 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Pass on these

By Nick from the fort

from Fort Collins, CO

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Increases Pedaling Efficiency
Pretty

Cons

Impossible to adjust
Unreliable Entry/Exit

Best Uses

Paper weight

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

These were my first pair of clipless pedals, but I refuse to give up on the concept.

First off, they cannot be adjusted, so if you have a hard time clipping in and out, get used to it. I found I had to nearly spin my foot 180 degrees to get it to unclip - not easy when you've peaked a hill and have run out of gas. I wrecked every single time I rode trail, and even while lying there prone, attached to my bike, I couldn't get out of the darn things.

Secondly, they're affordable, and they are good quality pedals, but all of that is irrelevant if you can't use them without crashing. I'm sending these back in favor of something adjustable.

Sep

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good 4 mud

By chik on wheels

from Milwaukee, WI

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform

Cons

Best Uses

Cyclocross
Mountain Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

Bought these to replace some very old SPD pedals on my cross bike.

SPDs caked with mud and make it impossible to clip in quickly. These work great.

Finding that getting into them is fine - having a platform is good for cyclocross in the event you miss the clip-in when remounting the bike. But getting out takes a little getting used to. Left foot tends to want to stay in the pedal and makes dismounting a little tricky.

I hope that they do "break in" as the instruction sheet suggests.

Sep

2008

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not impressed

By Kenny301

from Maryland

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Lightweight

Cons

Flimsy Design

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

These pedals suited me fine for awhile until I started to notice some problems. The beater part would strike a rock or log and unclip is a main one.

Another issue is durability. I had a minor crash and it resulted in the bending of the "beater" part on one pedal as well as the heel of a shoe snapping off.

I have since switched to Time ATAC XS pedals and I am much happier.

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Sweet as Candy

By Marshall5686

from SLC, UT

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Adjustable
Dual Sided Entry
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

I've got three bikes: a hardtail, a Giant VT and a road bike. I've got Crank bros pedals on all of them. These give you a little more platform than the eggbeaters, but clean mud almost as well.These take a beating and keep on pedaling. After 2 seasons, one pedal got a bit sticky, from dirt and water getting in, so I ordered a rebuilt kit from Crank Bros [$]. Took maybe an hour to replace bearings, regrease etc and they spin as good as new.

Aug

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Low quality spindles

By wipeout

from Washington, DC

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Flimsy Design

Best Uses

On and off road

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

I love the functional design, but I can't tolerate the construction.My first pair of pedals (Shimano 535s) lasted ten years of serious abuse on and off-road. When I earned a little money and found an excuse I decided to try the crank brother design. Since then I've gone through 2 pairs of candy c pedals in less than two years. I've now upgraded to the SLs in hope that the spindles last longer because the function of these pedals is incredible.They are superior to my old shimanos in every function, (better hold when hammering, excellent mud clearance, instant entry) but far inferior in durability. The spindles wore away and I lost all of the bearings (loose ball). The cheaper version is not designed to be serviceable. Be warned that dust will get in and ruin the bearings while the spindle gets ground down.I decided to fork out for the SLs because they have sealed bearings, harder spindles, and are designed to be serviceable. So far, so good.

Mar

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for 'cross

By amandaonwheels

from Seattle area

About Me Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Dual Sided Entry
Good Platform
Increases Pedaling Efficiency
Lightweight
Reliable Entry/Exit
Sheds mud

Cons

Requires "breaking in"

Best Uses

Cyclocross
Mountain Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

After trying to race cross on SPDs and spending whole races unable to clip in once I'd hit mud, these are fantastic. They shed the mud and let you clip in. The platform is just enough for the dismount/remount times you aren't clipped in. They are pretty stiff at first, but once broken in are fabulous. The shims that come with them are also key when mounting on MTB shoes. I have raced in 6 inches of mud with these and never missed a clip in.

Mar

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Love the pedals...but need parts

By letcy

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Platform
Increases Pedaling Efficiency
Reliable Entry/Exit

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Crank Brothers Candy C Pedals:

I really like these pedals and the cleats. I do alot of organized rides (where you walk around pavement in your shoes) and have worn out/slipped on many cleats in the past: I think the plastic platforms surrounding the cleats are FANTASTIC...it gives you grip and protects the cleats (and tiled/bamboo floors). But that being said, they wear out pretty fast and you can't buy just the plastic replacements...you have to buy the whole cleat package ($$) and no bike stores or REI sell that [...]