I came across these. These look perfect for my needs. A little pricey but I like the peace of mind. Thank you.

I actually have a seat post rack. The seat post is good for 20lbs of gear. I used this bike for commuting and hauling groceries. I was not able to find a rack that clears the disc brakes.

Awesome, I was just looking at one of those @ Wally World. I'm sold now. Looks like it functions as a semi fender as well.

Great looking ride!

I love platforms... I just ordered a set of VP Vice platform pedals this morning. I have a set of VP-001 which I really like but it seems that after Riv found out about these pedals the price has gone up. I like them thin and wide. I don't use straps or toe clips because I hate when they drag on the ground. My bikes with clipless pedals don't get ridden very much anymore.

+1 for double sided, then you don't have to worry about choosing classic vs. clipless.

These guys have a huge selection of platform pedals with great prices and great service.

Time Pedals, Clipless Pedals, Wellgo Pedals, Mountain Bike Pedals, Clip Pedals

My first set of clipless were the Shimano A530's; flat one side, SPD on the other. Bought them thinking they'd be versatile as I could use them in flip flops or normal shoes. I rode them for nearly a year, and only once or twice ever wanted to go out with normal shoes. The hassle of sometimes having to look down and flip the pedals at lights and stop signs was more of an issue, so I bought the double-sided M540 pedals recently; no regrets :)

Thanks for the pic.

You're welcome.

Based on what I've read on these forums over the years, many people assume these pedals will be hard to clip into because they think the clipless side of the pedal will end up facing down some or all of the time. And the initial experiences with the pedals often aren't that great because until they break in (and spin freely) it's hard to say which way they will end up hanging.

I understand the reason for not wanting the clipless side down, that's why I don't like toe clips.

I use clipless MTB SPD (one is a Shimano, the other is a Nashbar). I have platform with pins for my son when he rides my 29er but I rarely use them myself. My wife has a platform-style Shimano SPD and my son's girlfriend can use her bike without the need for me to switch pedals. My wife uses clipless shoes.

SPDs on two bikes, Power Grips on one, toe clips on another. I don't seem to have any trouble getting a foot out and to ground quickly in traffic with any of them -- either I'm exceptionally skilled, or the dire imaginations posted by some are bogus. ;)

I have original style Crank Brothers Mallet pedals on my commuter. These are large platforms with a double sided clipless binding. They are usable for short distances with flat shoes although the bump is uncomfortable. On the plus side the big platform gives extra support to shoes with more flexible soles.