bikingdad90
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What type of pedals are you after, an explanation may help? We’ve suggested a single sided SPD but no luck with it and also suggested a double sided SPD with no luck. I’m a bit confused as to what you’re actually looking for?
Alternative to shimano single sided spd pedals
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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the single sided had a flat side on the other im after ones with a single side but no flat option eg
https://thecyclehub.net/shimano-a520-redals-review/
neil_merseyside
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They are dual sided, OP wants a single spd side with nothing on opposite side, so no second spd or flat platform. As regards the above we have some, only thing of note is the rubber strip wears easily if you tend to ride the flat side a lot
youngoldbloke
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Wellgo Xpedo RF-S1 - very minimal Wellgo
kingrollo
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The EH500 is single sided ?
youngoldbloke
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No - Flat one side, SPD the other.
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cyberknight
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kingrollo
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Me too - there has to be something on the other side !!!
Fastpedaller
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I don't understand any advantage of not having a usable 2nd side of the pedal . if it's a weight issue, the OP could use a Shimano M520 with the clip removed from one side I guess!
I remember (and used) toe clip and strap pedals for some 30 years, and wouldn't want to be without SPD's. I think the industry referring to SPD's as clipless is really confusing, especially to those who never used toeclips/straps for whom it must be totally baffling.
I remember (and used) toe clip and strap pedals for some 30 years, and wouldn't want to be without SPD's. I think the industry referring to SPD's as clipless is really confusing, especially to those who never used toeclips/straps for whom it must be totally baffling.
ColinJ
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A friend of mine was the same. One day she walked past a bike shop and spotted some cycling shoes that she liked the look of. There were designed for mountain bike type SPDs, so she bought SPD pedals too. It took her a couple of rides to get used to using them but she loves them. I think that she has them on all of her bikes now.
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cyberknight
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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I don't understand any advantage of not having a usable 2nd side of the pedal . if it's a weight issue, the OP could use a Shimano M520 with the clip removed from one side I guess!
I remember (and used) toe clip and strap pedals for some 30 years, and wouldn't want to be without SPD's. I think the industry referring to SPD's as clipless is really confusing, especially to those who never used toeclips/straps for whom it must be totally baffling.
the pedals i am after have a bigger platform than m520s ( which i use for commuting ) , i can do long rides on that sort of pedal but prefer the bigger platform and the weight saving the pedal style i am after especially when clocking up bigger miles
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
- much like SPD-SL or Look Keo have larger platforms and are single sided. I use Keos in the summer and SPD (m520 clones) in the winter (as I use SPD boots in cold weather). I've also been searching for pedals like the ones cyberknight shows above, at a reasonable price. I use the minimal, tiny Wellgo single-sided SPDS (which are very light) on one bike but they can be uncomfortable on longer rides, causing hot spots with my shoes. Good luck with your search!
Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
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What does it matter if you're going to take the pedal off, wouldn't it be easier to just unclip?
