So-called all-mountain bikes come with their own set of requirements, and one of those is the need for a pedal that offers the efficiency and all-day comfort of a clipless pedal combined with the sphincter-relaxing confidence of a burly platform. The Crank Brothers Mallet 1 Pedal keeps a foot comfortably on both sides of the fence and makes a great commuting pedal as well.

• Cro-Moly spindle is ready for the roughest terrain you can find
  
• Replaceable traction pins keep your feet in place, even when you're not clipped in
  
• Four-sided pedal entry takes the guesswork out of clipping in