sunninho

I wanna be able to share my passion for cycling with friends, family and coworkers from time to time and would like recommendations on what to do about pedals. While I'm on speedplays, my riding partner will usually prefer riding either clipped/strapped or using nothing but their jogging shoes.

Maybe some of us have friends or family that would go on casual, friendly rides with us, where they might not wanna jump on our clipless equipped bikes. I'd be up for buying a pair of casual riding pedals, and would like some recomendations. TIA

VeganRider

Someone else ride your bike? Really? freakin me out... !

sunninho

Yep, as long as they fit. But, maybe I'm breaking some sort of OCP/BF code of ethics here... hmmm.

FarHorizon

Shimano SPD compatible pedals have plastic platforms that can be clipped into one side of their pedals. This converts the pedal to a platform pedal on one side. The non-clipped user can use the platform side, and the owner can either remove the platforms or just clip into the other side.

AnthonyG

I would go for an old fashioned alloy pedal with toe clips and straps fitted. If they couldn't deal with toe clips then their realy not experienced enough to ride your bike. No clips at all is realy dangerous and there more likely to crash your bike.

Edit: Actually I haver seen pedals that have SPD clips on one side and a standard platform on the other that would accept clips and straps. I don't have a brand name for you but they are out there.

Regards, AnthonyG

sunninho

Cool, thanks guys. I'll look into the Shimano SPDs.

landstander

I have a set of Wellgo WPD-95B pedals like that, which my LBS installed 3-4 weeks ago when I purchased my bike. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to try out the clipless part yet... won't have the $$$ for SPD shoes until mid-July. No complaints about the platform half, tho.

ruppster

Nasbar Rodeo pedals. SPD on one side, bmx on the other. I have them on my mountain bike, they are a bit harder to clip into because of the platform part. I like them.

sunninho

I've decided to go with the Power Grips Pedal Set from Nashbar. The straps look better than cages and, I guess, could be removed so there's just a platform. They're light as well at 240g for the pair.

Raiyn

Otherwise known as "test ride platforms" These are not safe for anything more than a parking lot spin.

MichaelW

MKS make some of the best and best value platform pedals, with a choice of platform styles.

KyTrekrider

Just wondering why they are so unsafe? Thanks.

mwilding

Option One: Clip into your SPD Pedals

Option Two: Clip in or not...

Longhorn

I use similar pedals made by Shimano. I really like them! I don't clip in when I'm in traffic and have to start and stop a lot. I used to stay unclipped going up hills but I'm getting better at them and don't feel like I'm going to have to stop any minute. The rest of the time, I clip in the right foot only but I'm building up to clipping in both feet as I gain confidence and experience. These pedals allow for that kind of training.

biker7

I just considered the same as yourself though am not as liberal about letting others ride my bike...a bit big for most people anyway. I did a lot of research for a good platform pedal that can be ridden on "both sides" without top clips. I wanted an ample platform that I could ride with tennis shoes. I know most clip in on this board but I wll be contrarian (non-OCP)...just OC ....and say for most riding I prefer not to. This is just me. I do a lot of neighborhood riding with a lot of starting and stopping. The Wellgo MG-1 pedal is very secure and light having a Magnesium body. I don't lose much performance...can keep up with just about anybody out there that clip in. MKS as mentioned makes nice platform road bike pedals but the MG-1 is quite thin and conducive to decent corner lean which is a major consideration for me as I like to lean my bike over a bit and I believe the technology of these pedals to be a step forward from old school cage style pedals. I am very pleased with the MG-1 and they are worth a look if you prefer not to clip in for city or bike path riding in particular.
George