New Mallet pedal designed for gravel and trail riding
The Crankbrothers Mallet Trail is the latest addition to the brand’s pedal line-up, sitting between the Candy and Mallet E.
As the name would suggest, Crankbrothers’ new pedals are designed for trail riding, although the brand says elements of the pedal have been optimised for gravel riding.
The Mallet Trail will cost £179.99 / $179.99 / €179.99 and comes in ‘champagne’, purple and black colour options.
The pedals are expected to be available at the end of March.
Wide stance
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Crankbrothers says the size and platform of the pedal have been optimised for gravel and trail riding.
A long spindle is used to increase stance width, resulting in a 57mm Q-factor compared to the 52mm found on the Candy.
Crankbrothers says this increases speed and stability, while adding more shoe clearance around the chainstays.
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Both sides of the pedal feature adjustable pins, allowing for a grippier contact patch between the pedal and shoe.
The pedal also features Crankbrothers’ signature eggbeater clipless system – aptly named due to its whisk-like appearance.
The eggbeater clip enables four-sided entry and a customisable float adjust.
Crankbrothers claims its system offers superior mud-shedding capabilities because the eggbeater can spin within the pedal cage, unlike other mountain bike pedals that feature a fixed pedal body.
Adjustable traction pads
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Similar to other pedals in Crankbrothers’ line-up, traction pads feature on either side of the eggbeater for added purchase on the pedal interface.
A thicker set is supplied, enabling you to tailor the pedals depending on the cleat-box depth of your shoes.
An aluminium hex-key end cap positioned on the outside of the pedal is said to improve durability, while maintaining easy access to the pedal internals for servicing.
The brand says the Mallet E features premium bearings, and utilises a double seal system to keep the internals free from water and grit.