[Closed] Any good hybrid clipless/flat pedals?

No, they are all shit. Worst of both worlds.

IMO

I also asked this recently - http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/platform-spd-combined-pedals

Would be interested to hear more opinions.

No, they are all shit. Worst of both worlds.

The correct answer is a pair of clipless pedals, plus a pair of flat pedals.
It doesn't take 2 minutes to swap them over.

^This^

I've got some [url= https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M324-Dual-Platform-Pedal/dp/B00AZ2OID8 ]Shimano M324[/url] pedals on my commuter, flat one side, SPD the other. Horrible things, worst of both worlds, you can have them if you want, I'm sure they're right for someone...

I'd considered a set as my commuting bike gets used with spds for riding to work and flat pedals when I've got the child seat on board

I don't really like being clipped in with the little one on the back

But really I'll probably stick with:

The correct answer is a pair of clipless pedals, plus a pair of flat pedals.
It doesn't take 2 minutes to swap them over.

I've got M324's - work fine, allow you to use clipless, allow you to use flats. Not sure what the problem is, a bit ugly, a bit heavy, yes, but functional

I really rate the Lifeline Essential Hybrid Touring pedals. £14.99 and have a really nice platform, good SPD side and a nice finish too. Price includes cleats too

Hi, for my commuter/family bike I have some Shimano A530 pedals - they are like road pedals when you have your cleats on and no good for any offroad when you need flat pedals but are otherwise good for what they offer.

Time Z control. Had a few pairs and they've never let me down.

The correct answer is a pair of clipless pedals, plus a pair of flat pedals.
It doesn't take 2 minutes to swap them over.

I don't think this is a valid argument. I have a do-it-all bike which I commute 20 miles each way on, but also nip to the shops / down the pub / to the train station / etc on. Those 2 minutes would all add up. I don't think I'm unique in the way I use my bike.

I have some decathlon ones that are almost identical to the Lifeline ones which I got for a little bit more. Work for me. if its wet or I am coming home the long way, its clips, if it is a gentle 3 mile ride, flats. They are on a SS commuter. Wouldn't bother swapping pedals in the morning because of rain

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I don't think this is a valid argument. I have a do-it-all bike which I commute 20 miles each way on, but also nip to the shops / down the pub / to the train station / etc on. Those 2 minutes would all add up. I don't think I'm unique in the way I use my bike.

Maybe not in your case, but the op didn't give much information on their daily usage, so the best answer to give would be with the least compromise.

I normally use Shimano M540 pedals on all my bikes, but swap to a pair of M424 pedals for my summer hols with the family (yes, I know - having summer holiday pedals is ridiculous) so I can nip to the shops in flip-flops for a baguette etc.

Dual sided with a plastic platform - seem to work OK

Yeah, the m424 look like a good option, dual sided SPD's with a cage looks a lot more user friendly.

I have some Old M636 on my commuter:

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Mostly used with SPDS but plenty of support and grip for wearing normal trainers to trundle to the shops or pub.

Grrrr! A Real Man's pedal!...
They really belong on a DH bike TBH.

Edit: M424 on my HT, I like them but you really need to clip in to them, resin cage and a raised binding in the middle ain't much cop with trainers IMO.

I have the A530, they are reasonable and I mainly used them clipped in but are ok when in trainers apart from in the wet, in the wet the flat side is pretty slippy. Would buy again though.

Not really a hybrid pedal as such but I use Shimano M530s on my MTB and love them. Proper SPDs but the extra surrounding platform is great for MTB as it gives a little extra surface if you accidentally unclip and need to find the pedal quickly. Also gives enough platform to pootle to the shops or take my daughter to school in trainers.