Crank Brothers Double Shot – First Look
We recently received these pedals from Crank Brothers, a flip flop pedal that can be used clipped-in or flat. Pick a side.
Crank Brothers started out when Carl Winfordner and Frank Hermansen created a tyre lever. The Speed Lever started out in 1996 and was launched at the 1997 Interbike. As they started out they had no financial backing, it was made by a friend, in his production facility. They are know commonly known for their Eggbeater pedal, a bit of an icon in the world of pedals, if not mountain biking as a whole. As well as pedals, they now produce a whole range of items from wheels to pumps and other tools.
Here we take a first look at their Double Shot, a flip flop pedal which can be used either clipped in or flat.
Features –
- Hybrid Pedal – Half flat/half clip-in
- Moulded Pins/Grip – For grip
- Diamond Plate Pads – For traction
- 2-Sided Entry
- Superior Mud Shedding
- Premium Bearings
- Double Sealed System
Specs –
- Spindle Material – Forged SCM 435 chromoly steel
- Body Material – A380 aluminium
- Wing Material – 17-4PH stainless
- Spring Material – 300 series stainless steel
- Release Angle – 15/20 degrees
- Inner Bearing Type – Igus LL-glide bearing
- Outer Bearing Type – Enduro cartridge bearing
- Cleat – Premium brass cleats with shims included
- Weight – 395g per pair
- Warranty – 5 Years
As with all other Crank Brothers products, the quality and finish seems spot on. I’ve had a whole bunch of other bits from Crank Brothers and I’ve never had an issue with quality and longevity. I expect these to be just the same.
