Crankbrothers Candy 7

The Candy 7 features a four-sided entry design that is specifically engineered to shed mud efficiently. Because the mechanism is open, debris is pushed out of the pedal rather than getting packed in, ensuring you can clip in reliably even in sloppy, wet terrain.

The traction pads allow you to customize the interface between your shoe sole and the pedal body. By swapping between the 1mm and 2mm pads, you can fine-tune the contact point to ensure your shoe tread sits flush against the pedal for a more stable, secure feel when clipped in.

Yes, the Candy 7 is designed with chamfered edges specifically to deflect off rocks and roots. This shape helps minimize the likelihood of pedal strikes while navigating technical, rocky sections of trail.

The pedals come with Crankbrothers brass cleats included in the box. These are the only cleats compatible with the Candy 7 system, so you will need to install them on your cycling shoes before your first ride.

The Candy 7 uses a high-end combination of Enduro cartridge bearings and igus II glide bearings, protected by a double seal system. This setup is built for durability and smooth rotation over many miles, though like any high-performance pedal, it will benefit from periodic cleaning and basic maintenance to keep it running optimally.

Yes, the pedal body is ribbed to provide extra grip. While they are designed primarily as clipless pedals, the ribbed surface offers enough traction to pedal safely for short distances or through technical sections where you might need to dab a foot.