Crankbrothers Double Shot 2 Hybrid Pedals (Orange/Black)

What the Crank Brothers Double Shot 2 is

The Double Shot 2 is a hybrid pedal. One side has Crankbrothers’ clip mechanism, which accepts the same 2-bolt brass cleats as the Eggbeater, Candy and Mallet. The other side is a flat platform for regular shoes.

The appeal is flexibility. Clip in for a long ride, and ride to the shops in trainers without changing pedals. It’s also a lower-stress way to learn clipless, since you can ride the flat side until you’re ready.

The Double Shot range comes in three levels: 1, 2 and 3. The 2 sits in the middle. All three share the same idea and the same cleats.

Crank Brothers Double Shot 2 vs double-sided clipless

	Double Shot 2 (hybrid)	Double-sided clipless (e.g. Candy 1)
Ride in normal shoes	Yes, flat side	Not comfortably
Clip in from either side	No, one side only	Yes
Learning curve	Gentle; can ride flat first	Clipped in from day one
Best for	Commuting, hybrids, mixed use	XC, gravel, racing

If you always ride in cycling shoes, the flip-to-find step is a small annoyance a double-sided pedal avoids. The Candy 1 is the obvious Crankbrothers alternative. If you swap between shoes a lot, the hybrid is worth that annoyance.

Clipless pedals on a hybrid bike

Hybrid pedals are popular on flat-bar hybrid bikes because most rides there are short and mixed. Two tips make them easier:

1. Learn the flip. Tap the back edge of the pedal with your toe to rotate it, then find the clip side. Within a week it becomes habit.
2. Pick walkable shoes. A 2-bolt shoe with a recessed cleat lets you walk normally and still grip the flat side if you can’t find the clip side.

For more options, see single-sided clipless pedals with platforms. The clipless pedals guide explains how Crankbrothers compares with Shimano SPD.

Cleat setup

The Double Shot 2 uses Crankbrothers cleats. For new riders, the Easy Release cleat is the friendliest option:

• Easy Release: 0° or 6° float, 10° release
• Standard: 6° float, 15° or 20° release

Swap the cleats left to right to switch between the two release angles. Fit each cleat with the ball of your foot over the axle or slightly behind it. The cleats guide covers alignment in detail.

The Double Shot has no spring tension screw, so if you find it hard to unclip, change the cleat setting rather than looking for an adjuster.

The orange/black colourway

The orange/black Double Shot 2 is mechanically the same as the other colours. Orange stands out on a dark bike and suits riders who like visible kit. Expect the orange to show scuffs from shoes on the flat side over time.

Care and wear

• Cleats: brass cleats are a wear part. Replace them when release turns vague or early.
• Flat side: clean grit off regularly so ordinary shoes keep their grip.
• Bearings: if you notice play or roughness, get the pedal serviced; Crankbrothers sells pedal refresh kits.
• Threads: 9/16” x 20 TPI. Grease them; the left pedal is reverse threaded (see which pedal is reverse threaded).

See the Crankbrothers brand page for the rest of the range.