Crank Brothers Candy TI

Price Paid:  $80.00 at bikesdirect.com

Bike Setup:
Kestrel RT700, FSA Crank, Durace, Ritchy WCS bars, wheelset, seat post, etc...

Summary:
I too have the SL (chromo) and like them very much. Use them with Shimano SH-M181L mtb shoes cuz I'm too cheap to buy new shoes. I'm a convert to road so I can't compare to actual road pedals but I do prefer these to Shimano SPD's. Had to use the shims in-order to clip in. Work great.

Strengths:
Float
Easy entry/exit
Bikeisland.com has them cheap w/free shipping
was considering Quatro's but didn't feel like shaving off tread from my MTB shoes to make 'em fit

Weaknesses:
none so far

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Performance Bike

Bike Setup:
Felt 60.

Summary:
Haven't ridden since the 80's when toe clips were the standard set-up. A nagging friend coaxed me back into the sport. A bicyle illuminati pushed me into the mod'rn clipless pedal thangs. The Candy C's are for mountain biking, I'm told, but the illuminati said these would be fine for my road bike touring purposes. He was right. Combined with the Shimano MTB shoes (I just can't find any SIDIs or Diadoras or anything of shoe substance that doesn't squeeze my toes and scrape my nails) they were a delight on the 55 mile Rosarito to Ensenada MX ride. Easy in & out. I see that the Bros have a road pedal with more of a platform, but no need to switch to a heavier pedal. I can't do a comparison to the big names like LOOK, etc. until I try them out. But I'm happy with these. The price was right at Performance Bike and these seem to be on sale for half the price every week.

Strengths:
Easy in & out. Nice yellow look that compliments my blue Felt and yellow Vredesteins.

Weaknesses:
So far, none.

Similar Products Used:
Campy toe clips. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Price Paid:  $50.00 at PerformanceBike.com

Favorite Ride:
Tunnel Hill Rails-for Trails

Bike Setup:
Surly Cross Check Frame/Fork
FSA Gossmer Compact Crank(50X34)
FSA FD
Ultegra_RD, Cassette (12X27, Chain and Brake/Shift Levers
Richtey Handlebar and Stem, Seatpost
Seat-Terry Fly
CrankBros eggbeater Candy

Summary:
Put these on my Surly Cross Check that I use for comuting and recreational rides including some light trial riding. They work great. Easy to engage, easy to release. The platform provides a stable base to get the most out of each peadal stroke. Even on a century ride, I had no hot spots like I have had with previous SPD and speedplay pedals. I am planning on doing some cyclocross races this year so the easy entry and exit will come in handy.The pedals do not clog up with mud like I have experienced with speedplays so that should help as well. A well designed pedal system. I am plannning on adding the road version to my Road/TT bike for next year.

Strengths:
Easy entry and release.
Solid platform
Easy Installation
They do not clog if you step in mud.

Weaknesses:
None so far

Similar Products Used:
Shimano SPD
Speedplay X SS

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Ebay

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere in Upstate SC

Bike Setup:
Cannondale CAAD5, Look Keo, FSA/Shimano Drivetrain

Summary:
I purchased the Crank Brothers Candy SL's after having good experience with the Mallet M's on my mountain bike. I used the pedal's for a year on my road bike with shoes that had cleats or grooves on the bottom. The pedal and clip combo work great with this type of shoe. I recently switched to carbon sole shoes and found myself with no room for error when trying to engage my right foot after pushing off at a light. This is a little disturbing when trying to cross a busy road from a dead stop! I decided to change to the Look Keo after too many close calls.

The pedal is a good pedal for moutain biking, or when used with the "correct" shoe. If you have carbon sole shoes, try the quattro or Look style pedals.

Strengths:
Price
Durability

Weaknesses:
No room for error when used with Carbon sole shoes

Similar Products Used:
Mallet M, Mallet C, Look Keo

Price Paid:  $50.00 at ebay

Favorite Ride:
Angeles Crest Highway

Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR XC
Shimano Deore

Summary:
These pedals are great! I've been using Look and Shimano pedals for the past 15+ years on my road bike, and got these Candy's for my mtn bike. I liked them so much, I'm getting the Crank Brother Quattro road pedals for my road bike now.

Strengths:
Getting out of them is unbelieveably easy. Much, much easier than my Look or Shimano pedals. When you are in, the pedal feels very secure. No problems standing or sprinting.

Weaknesses:
I haven't had any problems getting in, or any problems at all. But, I wonder if I will get "hot spots" right on the cleat area due to the small surface area.

Similar Products Used:
no mtn bike pedals
road: Look and Shimano