Why We Like The Candy 7 Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater pedals are renowned for their mud-shedding power, easy four-sided entry design, and minimalist platform-free construction. For those of us that don't mind a few extra grams and want a bit of platform for added support and security, the Crank Brothers Candy 7 Pedals provide Egg Beater functionality with a platform boasting the new traction pad technology for a boost of supportive confidence wherever the ride takes you.
Appropriate for both mountain and cyclocross applications, the Candy 7 features an open design that sheds mud better than almost any other pedal system for confident cleat engagement in the muckiest conditions. The cleat system allows riders to adjust float and release angle to best meet their needs, and ribbing on the body provides extra traction when not clipped in. Crank Brothers adds in its new traction pad technology, which consists of two rubber pads placed on the pedal body that increase grip and promote effective cleat engagement. The Candy 7s come with one millimeter and two millimeter interchangeable pads, allowing riders to customize the system to best match with their favorite off-road shoes.
Details
- Customizable clipless for CX to enduro riding
- 4-sided entry makes it easy to clip in at any angle
- Open design sheds mud for confident cleat engagement
- Ribbed platform for traction when not clipped in
- Upgraded with a more durable 17-4PH stainless steel wing
- 6061-T6 aluminum body withstands occasional rock strikes
- Customizable release angles of 15 or 20 degrees
- Includes Crank Brothers Premium Brass Cleates
- Item #CRN003T
- Material
- [spindle] SCM 435 chromoly steel, [body[ 6061-T6 aluminum, [wing material] 17-4PH stainless, [spring] 300 series stainless steel
- Float
- 6° (included cleats)
- Cleats
- premium brass
- Entry / Release
- [customizable] 15 - 20°
- Spindle Diameter
- 9/16in
- Pedal Wrench Type
- 8mm hex
- Claimed Weight
- [pair] 11.3oz (320g)
- Activity
- cross-country, cyclocross, mud/sand/snow, trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 3 ratings
Review Summary
Fits True To Size
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageNovember 8, 2024
One of the Best For A Reason
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Been rocking these on the gravel bike for the past few months and love em. I've ridden Look, Shimano, and Time 2 bolt pedals, and none offer the same ease of clipping in/out with this amount of float. The Candy has a bit of a body to provide stability on the steep technical doubletrack descents I love to ride here in Southern Colorado, just with the slight weight penalty compared to their well-known superlight mud-shedding hero younger brother, the Eggbeater. They're easy to pull apart and service, spin super freely, and offer float adjustability by moving the right and left cleats between shoes. Get you a pair and enjoy the gravel/XC goodness. #CompetitiveCyclistGearheads #BackcountryGearheads
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
January 10, 2022
Comfortable and durable
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Height:
- 5' 10"
- Weight:
- 190
I?ve been on crank brothers pedals for a long time. Many years and miles. Mountain and gravel bike. My knees feel better due to their float. The 15 degree float is more than enough to mask anything but perfect alignment while installing the cleat to you shoes. The Candy 7 is the ?Goldielocks? of the range. You get the better bearings but still a steel spindle. A lighter spindle material sacrifices durability for weight savings. Really, any pedal in this range is going to be great. Reading some other reviews here and I?ve experienced all the negative ones with any pedal. It?s a consumable item on a bike much like a chain or cassette.
August 25, 2021
Happy I moved to Crank Brothers!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 160
So happy I moved to Crank Brothers from Shimano XT pedals! Never moving back! Shimano XT personally felt too difficult to clip in and work on.
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