What's behind Candy pedals technology

 

Sitting just between the XC-sized Candy and enduro-sized Mallet E is the all-new Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedal. It’s a mid-sized platform designed for downcountry/trail mountain bikes, and gravel riders who want a little something more underfoot.

They get Crankbrothers’ signature four-sided, spring-loaded retention mechanism for easy entry. The angled design and ramped front help it shuck off rock strikes, and a longer spindle (57mm Q-factor, 5 mm longer than the Candy) gives you a bit wider stance and more heel clearance.

Inside is a combination of an Enduro cartridge bearing on the outboard side, plus Igus LL-Glide Bearings on the inboard side where the spindle is thicker. If you’ve never seen them, the Igus “bearings” look more like bushings, but with a slippery, long-lasting material that holds up really well to high-pressure loads and crappy conditions. These are a custom formulation for Crankbrothers, and both those and the seals are easily replaced to keep everything spinning like new.

Platform size is 62mm wide x 67mm long. It’s the same 6061 alloy body as found on their other Mallet models, with a “7” level build of forged chromoly spindle and no rider weight restriction.

 

The pedals come with 1mm traction pads installed and a taller 2mm replacement in the box. These let you adjust the gap between the pedal body and your shoe cleats to either make room for taller cleats or close the gap for shorter ones — making it easy to clip in and have a stable footing.

Two adjustable pins per side let you customize the grip, and a choice of cleats lets you customize the release angle.

Available in three colors — black, champagne, and purple — for $/€179.99 per pair. Claimed weight is 344 g, only 24 g per pair heavier than the Candy 7.