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Post by missymaverick on Mar 30, 2009 19:21:37 GMT
I'm thinking about buying some Crank Brothers Candy SL pedals and was wondering if anyone had an opinion on them?
How do they compare to Shimano clipless? ;D ;D
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Post by ady on Mar 30, 2009 19:24:19 GMT
I have an old pair your welcome to try!
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Post by martinw on Mar 30, 2009 19:31:27 GMT
Ive got them on both of my bikes. I find them better than shimano's for float and a lot more sure footed, especially with the little platform on the candy's.
The CB's are a lot less hassle than shimanos, less moving parts and clear mud easier. The only downside to the CB's is they don't have an clip in adjustment like shimanos. The clip out angle depends on which feet you put the cleats on, you can either have a 20 or 15 degree clip out angle. With time the brass washers wear and unclipping becomes a lot easier.
The CB's also come with a screw in grease port where you can periodically take off the end cap, screw in the port and with a grease gun flush out the old grease for new. You can even buy baring rebuild kits to keep them going longer.
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Post by missymaverick on Mar 30, 2009 19:33:03 GMT
I have an old pair your welcome to try! Thanks ady, I might take you up on that offer. In the meantime, what did you think to them? |
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Post by ady on Mar 30, 2009 19:46:59 GMT
I have an old pair your welcome to try! Thanks ady, I might take you up on that offer. In the meantime, what did you think to them? Found them more comfy and better on my knees than shimanos as they are more floaty, I surprisingly found them easier to use than shimanos. But I am not a big fan of being clipped in especially now I am on flats, I have so much more confidence and I am a bit more courageous with my riding now. |
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Post by willwild on Apr 2, 2009 19:57:47 GMT
i have a pair of acid 1 CB's, i've been using them for about 4 months and they seemed fine till about a month ago, now the springs seem to be going as it doesn't always spring back.
might just be my pedals but i'd be careful with them
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Post by missymaverick on Apr 5, 2009 10:38:05 GMT
Just ordered a pair from Merlin and a bargain to boot, reduced from £74 down to £57 ;D ;D
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Post by dyls on Apr 5, 2009 14:58:29 GMT
I've just bought some new Candy Bros C (?) off ebay for £20 quid. Will give them a try on the hardtail.
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Post by martinw on Apr 5, 2009 15:01:20 GMT
Are thry the crank bro's candy c dyls? Second hand or new? good price that.
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Post by dyls on Apr 5, 2009 15:23:25 GMT
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Post by martinw on Apr 5, 2009 15:29:24 GMT
good buy mate. Have you ridden Crank bro peddals before?
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Post by dyls on Apr 5, 2009 15:32:00 GMT
good buy mate. Have you ridden Crank bro peddals before? Yes I have but can't remember on which bike! Think it was the Epic I had. |
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Post by campbell on Apr 5, 2009 18:25:47 GMT
My GT came with those, one outing at Llandegla, and promptly switched to V8's. Didn't enjoy it, but they are now on my road bike, and I wouldn't be without them to be fair...
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