Originally Posted by
noglider
What's the advantage to this design? Commuter pedals have SPD on one side and usually some kind of rattrap design on the other side so you can ride with regular shoes. You can't use the other side of this pedal, so how is it any better than the kind with SPD on both sides?
Because the bicycle they are designed for will not be ridden but clipped in and such cyclists prefer minimal designs.
I bought a set of these, I like them but I like the 105 single side SL better but it cost more and weighs less.