I would like to purchase a pair of Crank Brothers "Candy C" clipless pedals, but I'm a little skeptical because these pedals are classified as MTB pedals. Would there be an issue if use on a road bike?
The only physical diffrence I see is the platform on the "Candies" are smaller than the Quattro's and I'm not sure if that diffrence will have any effect on peddling on a road bike.
With the price of $49.00 for the candies on sale now at Performance, I think this is a good deal for a set of clipless. Since I have Crank Brothers "Quattros" on my other bike, I have already adjusted to clipping in and out of this type pedal. So the only thing stopping me from buying at the moment is not knowing if there is an issue by putting a pedal classified as a MTB pedal on road bike.
You should have no problem using Candy C pedals on your road bike. The Candys are a little heavier than the Quattro as they forgo the carbon fiber and use stainless steel in its place for the additional strength needed for trail riding. Other than that and the platform size, there is no difference.
I have used Candy C's on my road bike for three years and love them. I would not switch. When you replace the cleats, buy the ones designed for road bikes, as the cleats on side will keep your shoes from rocking. The cleats that come with the set will get you started.
The Candys are a little heavier than the Quattro as they forgo the carbon fiber and use stainless steel in its place for the additional strength needed for trail riding.
Are you saying the coloured "plastic" bits of the Quattro are CF? Sure about that?
When you replace the cleats, buy the ones designed for road bikes, as the cleats on side will keep your shoes from rocking. The cleats that come with the set will get you started.
i think he means the road cleats with the poontoons on either side that have the replaceable foam pads on them.
i just use the normal (or the premium cleats) in any event. i found on the quattros i didn't touch the platform anyway and switched to eggbeaters. i can't really notice any difference except the Q factor is a bit wider (which doesn't bother me). i'm about to put the quattros on a track bike.
As I ride with a MTB shoe on my road bike, I have not had a chance to try the pontoon that came with my Quattro. But the fact that I wear a size 42, I have not noticed any lack of support or any side-to-side rocking on the Quattro. I guess it's a possibility if one has big wide feet. In any case, the pontoon is supplied with the Quattro.
