A poor solution, I would respectfully submit. They are harder to get into, harder to get out of and less efficient than SPDs. They always hang under the pedal and will drag on the road if you try to ride without turning them over and fitting your feet into them. Low cost is their sole advantage, and without dangerously cinching down the straps, they're hardly any better than straight platforms. Pinned BMX pedals are probably a better alternative than cages, but I still prefer the SPD/platform combos for their combination of efficiency and versatility.