There have been many different flat pedal adapters for clipless pedals to this point, but as the saying goes, ‘build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.’ Redshift took that expression literally and created their version of the ideal pedal adapter and called it the Mousetrap.
Starting with SPD pedals, Redshift unveiled their ingenious design. Tool-free, incredibly quick to install and uninstall, impossible to release accidentally, low profile, high grip, and easy to transport with magnets that hold the pair together. It really is a near-perfect design.
Now, that same design is porting over to road pedals with new versions for SPD-SL and LOOK Keo. Note that the SPD-SL version is also compatible with other SPD-SL-compatible pedals, including Garmin & Favero power meter pedals. The glass-filled nylon composite Mousetrap pedal adapters use a mechanical lock that snaps into the clipless pedal without the requirement to buy extra cleats.
Our sample of the SPD-SL version came in 2g less than claimed at 168g, while the LOOK Keo versions are a bit less at 160g per pair. Both offer a fairly large 80mm x 105mm platform that is just 10mm thick.
When fitted, the platform sits level with the top of the clipless mechanism and offers a surface that is grippy without being too painful if you manage to catch your shins.
Really, the only negative we can find is that the weight causes the pedal to rest upside down. But it’s very easy to flip over the platform when you start to pedal, since the front side of the pedal still rests higher than the rear.
Available in black/grey, purple/black, teal/pink, and blue/orange in both LOOK Keo and SPD-SL; pricing is set at $59.99 per set. However, Redshift is having an early Black Friday sale, which means you can get them right now for just $44.99 (25% off on nearly everything).
Redshift has also announced that a Crankbrothers-compatible version is next up, and is expected in 2027. You can sign up for their email list to be notified.
