Hello,

I am currently riding a fixed gear bike with clipless pedals. These pedals have a small cage around them, but riding it without being clipped in scares the **** out of me in any sort of dynamic situation. Now the problem is, I ride this bike everywhere and sometimes I don't want to wear cycling shoes. Of course, carrying another pair of shoes is an option, but not exactly ideal when going to a bar or some such.

I had the idea to take a metal plate and attach an SPD clip to it, which should be easy, and then attach a toe clip to that plate (probably a mini, as this is not meant for performance, just a little added safety). Now, after a little research I found one mention of such a product on this site .

Now, I am currently lacking any sort of tools, and don't know anyone with tools, so making it myself is pretty much not an option. Does anyone know where to buy this product? Or maybe even a place where I could have such a thing built at a reasonable price (I am in the DC area)?

Now, when building this, I see two possible problems, the first is the float on the SPD system. Given the usual stress on a clip (straight into it) I think this is pretty much a non-issue, but let me know if anyone thinks this to be a problem.
The second problem would be the removal of the clip...but I guess by attaching a small handle on the outside this could be solved (I guess it also depends on how tight the clipless system is set).

Well...let me know your thoughts.

Shimano makes pedals (PDM324) just like you desire. They have an SPD mechanism on one side and a plain platform on the other.

Here is Nashbar's reference: https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...pless%20Pedals

Nashbar also sells a house-branded similar pedal at lower cost: https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...pless%20Pedals

In the current performance catalog, there is a woodman plate that clips on to one side of a clipless pedal, accepts any mtb cleat.

Like these?
https://www.ebikestop.com/dimension_instep_adaptor_for_spd_style_pedals-PD1126.php

https://www.instructables.com/id/Peda...ano-PD-520540/
Or you can do DIY and do it yourself. The above are easier and will probably work better though

I've seen a plastic version on some pedals at bike shops (for test rides, I suppose). Check your LBS - maybe they can give you a good price.

Instead of clicking these platforms/toeclips on to the pedals when one wants to ride with regular shoes, wouldn't it be just as easy/fast to just change pedals between clipless and platforms w/clips?

Thanks Torchy! That is exactly what I am looking for! I guess if you know the name it is easy to find

I am not sure about this, I don't regularly change pedals so it is always a bit of a hassle. However, the pedals aren't really made to be changed all the time, so the wear and tear would become a problem, no? That is, the clears are made to be clicked in/out all the time, thereby having less problems.

Anyway, I found what I wanted, thanks!

Hey, thanks from me too. I often take one of my SPD equipped bikes on short errands and it's nice to have "civilian" shoes for these trips and not have to carry another pair. These seem to be ideal and I ordered a pair also.

Jenson must be wondering why the sudden run on this item.

I've used those for years for cold weather riding. They work fairly well although they are tricky to get into since they hang upside down.

ALL toe clip and strap equipped pedals hang upside down when not in use. Older road pedals had a little tab on the back that you caught with your toe to flip the pedal upright as you started out. I guess that's a lost art.

Traditional toe clip and strap pedals hang with the clip at the front of the pedal angled down. The adapters refered to in this thread actually hang under the pedal with the toe clip portion pointed toward the back of the bike so the method you describe doesn't work very well. I've found it is actually easier to put my toe under the toe clip behind the pedal and flip them up that way.

I don't think so. The pedal threads are nice and large and both crank and pedal are quality metals and other than operator-error, I don't see anyway that repeated removal and refitting would become a problem. Grease or anti-seize on the threads and about 30 seconds per side.

But if you prefer to ride with toeclips hanging below when you ride clipped in, then you've found a good solution.