{"id":1802141,"date":"2026-03-02T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1802141"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:45:00","slug":"redshift-mousetrap-pedal-adapters-turn-clipless-pedals-into-flats-for-riding-around-town-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1802141","title":{"rendered":"Redshift Mousetrap Pedal Adapters turn clipless pedals into flats for riding around town [Review]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"819\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20819'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-1170x819.jpg\" alt='A close-up image of a hand holding a black and gray camera quick release plate, featuring a textured design and the word \"FRONT\" embossed on one side. The background shows a blurred green outdoor environment.' class=\"wp-image-714255 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-1170x819.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-750x525.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-2048x1433.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-3-600x420.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>If you prefer clipless trail pedals, and you ride the same bike to the grocery store in your loafers, <a href=\"https:\/\/redshiftsports.com\/\">Redshift<\/a> has a solution for ya.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Their new Mousetrap SPD pedal conversion snaps into a pair of clipless pedals to provide a platform. No more wearing a hole through the bottom of your kicks with these little contraptions. The pair is held together by magnets, making them harder to lose, unlike the single socks that sustain your washer and dryer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mousetrapon_offgifv3-ezgif.com-resize.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"714258\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20400%20400'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mousetrapon_offgifv3-ezgif.com-resize.gif\" alt class=\"wp-image-714258 lazy\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" data-id=\"714254\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-1170x780.jpg\" alt='A close-up image of a bicycle pedal featuring a black platform design with a silver attachment point. The pedal is positioned above a grassy area, showcasing some dirt marks, indicating usage. The brand name \"REDSHIFT\" is visible on the side of the pedal.' class=\"wp-image-714254 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Animation: RedShift<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mousetrap pedal converters couldnt be simpler to use. Separate the pair, fold the platform tab up, insert the tab into your SPD pedal, then close the tab and get going.\u00a0Though similar pedal converters exist, most require a lot of force to insert, and can only be removed by rotating them as you would with a clipless shoe.<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 250px;padding: auto;margin-bottom: 20px\" class=\"singl-cb3a6da5c438fe05df4b14a6a84bad90 singl-content\" id=\"singl-cb3a6da5c438fe05df4b14a6a84bad90\"><\/div>\n<p>I wanted to test the pedals on trails, but that didnt feel like a safe idea in the PNWet, and I dont believe thats the intention of this little invention since there aren???t traditional pedal pins on the surface. Grip across the 80 x 105 x 10mm platform is inadequate for trail riding, but its entirely adequate to make your SPD pedals more comfortable around town.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-1170x780.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up image of a bike pedal attachment, featuring a black and silver design with a textured surface. The attachment is connected to a bicycle's crank arm, set against a blurred background of green grass.\" class=\"wp-image-714253 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mousetrap-pedal-platform-600x400.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>A pair of Mousetrap platforms are great for commuting and chill gravel rides when ya dont want to wear clipless shoes. If thats worth $59.99 to you, <a href=\"https:\/\/redshiftsports.avln.me\/c\/AxvhyDRfxQYD\" rel=\"nofollow\">check em out<\/a>! 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