Cargo Bikes

There's not a lot of options on these single sided SPD pedals. I bought those Shimano ones knowing that I could potentially drill & tap to fit studs/pins which I haven't got around to doing. The filing has certainly helped, but they're still NOT that grippy! :)

I guess the caged ones you shared can also be filed to make more aggressive/grippy and then can bolt on a small plate to weight the pedals so that you can flip them easier to find the clipped/non-clipped side...

You could use normal SPDs and get a set of these with cleats on

Or there is the XT version with proper pins (albeit for 65 groats)

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-pd-t8000-spd-flat-mtb-pedals-108952.html?utm_campaign=googlebase-GB&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shopping&utm_term=MTB+Bike+Pedals+%26+Cleats&ucpo=46009&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5t7UBRDaARIsAOreQthRRjPVnnYcgzV9xbq5UyLZiSdEvum8Al3dE9e9j-_lw-bYJ8gABc8aAoYtEALw_wcB

name of these?

Generic from china/ebay/aliexpress

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clipless-Pedal-Platform-Flat-Adaptor-For-SHIMANO-XT-SPD-Speedplay-Candy-KEO-Grey/262684414083?hash=item3d29361083:g:KoEAAOSwUEVYCeqv

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-Clipless-Pedal-Platform-Adapter-for-SPD-SL-SPD-KEO-Egg-Beaters-Systems/401463191951?hash=item5d7912298f:m:mkLlCvq3kZJ_Lr6IvpzJC2Q

This thing isn't set up for snow. Pleasantly surprised I've only stacked it once in 2 days.

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@PhilDAS and @laner I wouldn't waste your time, I bought a pair and was pretty sorely disappointed.

They are actually pretty small, like waaay smaller than the platform of a dmr v12 or similar pedal, they will rotate the pedal to the point where it is the hardest for you to flip it over to put your foot on the platform side (I'm used to flipping flats with straps and toeclip pedals, this was much harder) and the platform sits quite high above the axle so once you eventually get your foot on it, it feels really unstable and my foot would occasionally roll right off the platform.

@c00ps, @PhilDAS & @M_V, thanks for the input. Seen those clip-in plates before and heard similar feedback that M_V mentioned.

XT single sided look better than what I'm currently running, but could add studs/pins (+time!) to what I've got to improve them. There are other brands out there offering single sided SPD/flats but always worry about the quality/consistency of the clip-in side. These things are always about compromise! :)

Nice! They are pretty good in slippery conditions as long as you've got a bit of weight in the front and easy on the front brake...

Were you going up New North Rd at about 12.30 yesterday?

Was mostly fine, pretty dodgy on fresh snow though, was slipping all over!
@Batt, wasn't me, I'm up in Leeds.

There are other brands out there offering single sided SPD/flats but always worry about the quality/consistency of the clip-in side. These things are always about compromise! :)

The Wellgo WAM D10 look to me to be the best as they have screw in pins which I imagine will add a lot of grip but it's hard to tell the size, probably still quite small compared to a pucker platform pedal I imagine.

Thanks, saved for when I don't have a car anymore.

In terms of Pedals, I deffo cannot do SPDs. I need lots of float. Hence crank brothers might just work... I wonder if candys or similar would work nicely with and without clipless shoes as well?

Nice find M_V. Must of missed these when I looked before. Great reviews on mtbr:
http://www.mtbr.com/product/drivetrain/pedal/wellgo/wam-d10.html
Assume they are discontinued or something as Amazon, eBay and some Euro shops stock them. Pretty cheap and if they work, the wife will be a lot happier on the cargo bike! Ta!

Another option, cheaper than the XT ones. Not tried them personally so I don't know if they're any good. 200g lighter than the Wellgo ones if that's important (on a cargo bike I'm guessing not...).

If you go on bike-discount in the Trekking category there are a few decent options, such as these for £28 (just factor in postage):

Cheers frankenbike!

It's lunchtime and I was about to just about to press fire on ordering the Wellgo's...

However I think I need to do some more looking around! :O Worried about the clip mechanism on non-Shimano as they can be very hit & miss. More comfortable with a Wellgo mechanism than other brands.

Weight wise the Wellgo's weight a ton (like first gen SPDs) and although will be fitted to a cargo bike I cannot help but always look at weight of components! :) One day when the nippers out-grown it I'll convert it to a speedy-cargo-machine...

Hijack! What's your email address fella?

spotted one of these today. The dual lefty + roller brake hubs were pretty bonkers

It's an 8 freight, I've borrowed a friends before and had 2 people sat in it without any problems.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWX8AEGUbwY

looks so fun. really want to try one some day. really really wish I had a reason to have one!

They have been at spin london the last few times, bikefix will have them too.

yeah, love bikefix just can't stand that guy sometimes

First mission completed. It's flying. Still waiting for the front soft box and bench.

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Nice one @pascalo. Must be nice and light stripped back like that. Ours came fully loaded with bench, canopy, rear rack, dyno hub & lights from day one. Hope the nipper(s?) enjoy it (on the day we picked it up he didn't want to go near it!!!) and you can start to have little adventures on it... ta!