They are initially great to use- very good in muddy conditions as there is lots of internal clearance for mud. I love the amount of float too. However, after 2 pairs of eggbeaters and 2 pairs of candies have snapped spindles, I've had enough. I can really do without the injuries they cause, and the associated time off the bike, not to mention the long walk/roll/1-leg-pedal back home when they break. I've heard first hand reports of others snapping plenty of spindles on these pedals as well. I gave up on the EBs while ago after a couple of snappage incidents, and swapped to Candies, but 2 spindle breakages in the past 7 months leads me to conclude that CB pedals have a serious design fault- weak/faulty/undersized spindles. They have all broken in the same place (see photo), so it is clearly a weakness in the design of these pedals. On Sunday the snapped left spindle gave my left thigh a very nasty greasy gouging (see photo) with plenty of blood and a big bruise on the back of my right thigh from the top tube or saddle when I went down. Last September I somehow managed to stay on the bike when a right spindle snapped whilst sprinting up a slope (different set of pedals), but had extensive bruising on the back of my left thigh and some strained arm muscles.
In every case the spindles have snapped when I was out of the saddle riding hard up a slope. I don't do big air- in fact I rarely get the wheels off the ground at all other than for the occasional log or rock, and weigh 78-80kg. I ride 150-200km/week on my Litespeed and Maverick, mainly on quiet remote dirt roads in fairly hilly terrain, and farm tracks with a bit of ST made by the cows. One pair snapped after less than 2500km, and the others at just under 8000km.
Would I recommend them? Only to someone who rode gently around on smooth roads, never pedalled out of the saddle and weighed under 50kg. I don't know anyone like that...

PROS: Easy to clip in and out

CONS: The spindles snap

I was not sold on clipless pedals until I used these. I did not expect the transition to be so easy. I have only used flats for the past 10 years. I finally gave in and bought these. I installed them two weeks ago and love them.

PROS: Easy To Install, Easy to use, Nice design

CONS: none

My first non-SPD pedal and I couldn't be happier. Very simplistic and lightweight. Secure, reliable entry, comfortable amount of float, no unplanned releases. Cleats seem to be wearing well. Have not used in mud yet...

PROS: Dual Sided Entry, Lightweight, Increases Pedaling Efficiency, Reliable Entry/Exit, Good Platform

BEST USES: Upgrade, Mountain Biking

I have been using CrankBrothers for 5 years now and never had problems with it and I don't even maintain it. Contrary to what one of the reviewers here said about them breaking off, the Candy 1 will work best for road or light trail riding. Anything else than that and you should use the CB Mallet which I use for serious technical trail and downhill riding at the North Shore and Whistler bike park.

PROS: Almost maintenance free, Easy to clip in and out

BEST USES: Road, Light Trail Riding

These work well. However are mostly comprised of plastic so longevity may be an issue. The pedal works well, has a platform and easy entry and exit, great for beginners.

PROS: Decent Platform, Reliable Entryexit, price, Not cumbersome

CONS: scratches EASILY

I replaced my SPD pedals with these, and have been very happy so far. Extremely light for the price, and the added platform over the Eggbeaters is welcome. I just wish the entire platform was used like the older Candy's. The new shape on these only contact your shoe on the center "square" area, and not the ends of the platform.

PROS: Easy To Clip And Unclip, Small Platform, Lightweight, Durable

CONS: Small Amount Of Play

These pedals are excellent for climbing and not so aggressive downhill.
Great for riders who wants to switch to clipless.

PROS: Easy in and easy out, Stylish and affordable, No brainer installation

This pedal is very durable, functional, and actually looks great. It's also lighter than all other Candy models except the Titanium.

PROS: Good Platform, Reliable Entry/Exit, Dual Sided Entry, Lightweight

I've got a pair of crank brothers pedals on all my bikes including my roadie. The Candy 1 pedals are light, inexpensive and work great. No major complaints and very little maintaince. Im a big fan of Crank Brothers pedals

PROS: Easy, Light, cheap

BEST USES: Road, XC

Delivery time was spot on with ETA.

PROS: Increases Pedaling Efficiency, Lightweight

BEST USES: Road Biking, Mountain Biking

I've used these pedals on two different mountain bikes. They have held up in great condition going on 4 years now! Great quality pedals! If I ever lost these pedals or wanted to go clip-less on another bike I'd purchase another pair of these bad boys.

PROS: Lightweight, Easy to Use, Durable

BEST USES: Commuting, Mountain Bikes

if your shopping for a pedal that will not add weight to your ride

I've been using Crank Bros Candy pedals for a few years now and they're great bang for the buck. Easy to clip in and out, shed mud well, and the platform is just enough to stand on if you need to in a pinch or to pedal around town in street shoes.

PROS: Ease of Use, price

Easy transition from platform pedals the only problem is I need to remember how to UNCLIPPED before a complete stop.

PROS: Lightweight, Durable, Attractive Design, Easy To Install

Used on my first cyclocross event worked as advertised

PROS: Increases Pedaling Efficiency, Dual Sided Entry, Reliable Entry/Exit, Good Platform

BEST USES: Road Biking, Mountain Biking

I enjoy these pedals immensely. They are easy to get in and out of, especially if you find yourself in a tight spot. I use these for mountain biking and I have had no complaints since I bought them two years ago. These are a good entry level pedal and they can be used with casual show since they have the platform.

PROS: Durable, Lightweight, Easy to Use, Versatile

BEST USES: Commuting, Long Rides, Mountain Bikes

As promised

PROS: Dual Sided Entry, Lightweight, Increases Pedaling Efficiency, Adjustable, Reliable Entry/Exit, Good Platform

Got them very fast.

PROS: Reliable Entry/Exit, Lightweight, Increases Pedaling Efficiency

These are my first clipless pedals. They work well and are easy to learn how to enter and exit.

PROS: Lightweight, Reliable Entry/Exit, Dual Sided Entry, Increases Pedaling Efficiency

I like these peddles for the extra surface they give me when I want to unclip down hill.

Great pedal to learn on easy to get out of. I would recommend this to a rider new to going clipless.

This is my first mountain bike clipless pedals, they were simple to install, cleats were simple to install as well. They have been flawless, excellent pedal for a newby.

Would definately buy again. There easy to clip in and out. They are inexpensive. The platform isn't not too bulky, but has just enough to balance on unclipped when approaching the sketchy stuff.

I've had these pedals for about 3 years. I bought them as my first clipless pedals so I could still have large enough platforms to commute without my cleated shoes, and also clip in when I'm going for a ride. These pedals are great for the purpose I bought them for. They have solid construction and clear debris easily. Because of the large platform it can at times be a little more difficult to clip in than with pedals that don't have large platforms.

PROS: Durable, Easy to Use

BEST USES: Commuting, Mountain Bikes

I've run SPD's of various types, I also have CB Mallets and ride flats, too. The Candy is my go to for a lighter pedal on trail rides. So far it's held up well to two seasons of use.

This is my second pair of CBros pedals, I like them

PROS: Easy to clip on, Simple in design, Confortable

Service and delivery were fantastic!

PROS: Durable, Rebuildable, Easy To Install, Affordable, Attractive Design

BEST USES: Mountain Biking, Casual Riding

I love this pedal it was a great intro pedal there is only one complaint about it
the spindles can bend out of place easily

overall great product
great price

PROS: Lightweight, Easy to use, Great Introductory Pedal

CONS: Mterials

I switched from a standard crank bros egg beater pedal to these and found they are a little difficult to clip into since you have the composite body to mess with. Although, when you have to quickly stand on your pedal they are much more stable than my eggbeaters (you won't roll off the pedal). I use mine for all mountain/XC stuff and am satisfied with them. I think if they fixed the composite body to the pedal so the pedal clips were in the same spot everytime it would make them easier to clip into, but there must be a reason why they don't do that.

These truly do the trick for a commuting rig. The plastic platform body is just large enough that you can use the bike with a pair of loafers en route to a business lunch. The eggbeater clip-ins are the most simply I've enountered and the clips recess nicely in a pair of commuting shoes. Downside: has not happened to me with these yet, but eggbeaters need maintenance. At the price-point, I tend to use them for ~3 years until they unspool and then replace them rather than follow the maintenance protocol.

PROS: Durable, Versatile, Easy to Use

BEST USES: Commuting, Long Rides

This was my first clipless pedals so I wasn't sure what to expect. They were very easy to install and adjust to my delight. Got about a year of riding in till mud and water eventually accumulated in the end cap. I dismantled the setup to clean up but the locking nut got slightly crossthreaded. Now it's near impossible to get it off so I'll just wait till they start to degrade before getting another pair.

Still I would recommend these as I still love them and would get another pair gladly.

PROS: Lightweight, Easy to Use, Easy to install

CONS: Not durable

I've used these pedals for awhile now and haven't had any problems. They work great! My only complaint is they're a little heavier, but for the price, you can't beat them. Very easy to clip in and out of them.

PROS: Easy to get in them, Affordable, Stylish

CONS: A little Heavy

The pedal was purchased to replace a tired set of spds. I instantly liked the ease of getting into these compared so eggbeater 3's. The break-in period was less too, They are quite well built and the bearings are smooth, and fluent under duress. I had several tumbles recently and my feet were able to get out withow ease. Hit the check out button!

Excellent balance between quality and price. Really easy of attach and release, its minimalist structure provide good clearance from rocks.

As opportunity, considering that the body is plastic is too heavy, could be more lightweight.

Pedals are fairly light for the price point, function well after break-in (springs take several rides to loosen up so that clip in is easy), and offer a small amount of float. They do require frequent preventive maintenance if used in wet conditions. Keep check on the tightness of the nut that holds the pedal body on to the pedal, as it can loosen and cause the body to come off the spindle. These are basically a short term product if used in harsh conditions, as they wear out fairly quickly versus some others such as Shimano, Speedplay, Time, etc. For MTB use, they can be easily damaged if they strike a rock. I've ruined a couple of sets this way over the past couple of years.

PROS: Reliable Entry/Exit, Lightweight, Dual Sided Entry

CONS: Somewhat Fragile

BEST USES: Cyclocross, Mountain Biking

I have had theses a while. I had eggbeaters but those would always roll under my feet when clipping in. These get the job done. I have already rebuilt them twice. It sort of a poor bearing design. I am going to ride them into the ground and get the candy 2s.

PROS: Easy to get in and out of, Lots of float, Light, Inexpensive

CONS: Plastic housing, Spindle loosens easily, Loose needle bearings

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PROS: Lightweight

Quick delivery

PROS: Lightweight, Increases Pedaling Efficiency

CONS: Unreliable Entry/Exit, Difficult To Adjust

I use these pedals to ride 30-40 miles a few times a week. The release is not adjustable even though the instructions for setting up the pedals says they are.

PROS: Durable, Easy to Use

CONS: Heavy And No Adjustments