The Mousetrap adapters don’t just clip into your pedals — they snap together with hidden magnets when not in use, small enough to slip into a pocket.

$59.99 buys freedom from single‑sided pedals — efficiency when you want it, flats when you don’t. Credit: New Atlas

That detail alone changes the way you think about clipless pedals. Normally, riders face a choice: wear cycling shoes for efficiency, or struggle through errands with sneakers slipping on bare metal. Redshift Sports designed the Mousetrap to erase that trade-off. Each adapter is a textured platform, 105 by 80 millimeters, made from glass‑reinforced nylon — the same tough composite used in premium mountain bike pedals. At just 176 grams for the pair, they add almost no weight to your ride.

The engineering is deliberate. The platform sits entirely within the pedal’s cleat retention mechanism, so your seat height stays consistent. Installation is tool‑free: pull back the spring‑loaded lever, press the adapter into place, release. Removal is the reverse. Unlike some add‑on platforms, these won’t pop off with a twist of the foot or an off‑angle push. They’re locked until you decide otherwise.

Glass‑reinforced nylon, tested against downhill abuse, now reshapes everyday rides. Credit: Redshift Sports

Compatibility starts with SPD pedals, the most common clipless system for everyday riders. Versions for SPD‑SL, Look Keo, and Crankbrothers are already in development. That matters because each system has its own cleat design, and riders often commit to one for years. Redshift is betting that convenience will outweigh brand loyalty.

The Mousetraps are priced at $59.99 a pair. That’s less than many single‑sided pedals, which try to solve the same problem by offering one clipless face and one flat. But those hybrids force you to hunt for the right side every time you start pedaling. With Mousetraps, you keep the efficiency of dual‑sided clipless pedals, then add flats only when you want them. If you prefer, you can run four adapters — two per pedal — for a fully flat setup.

Portability is the quiet advantage. Embedded magnets snap the adapters together into a slim package, easy to pocket or toss in a bag. That means you can ride clipped in for your workout, then convert to flats in seconds when you roll up to the café. No spare shoes, no awkward balancing on cleats, no compromise.

Durability was a design priority. Redshift injection‑molds the adapters from glass‑reinforced nylon, testing them against impacts and wear. They’re not marketed for aggressive downhill riding, but they’ve been pushed through those conditions in trials and held up. The company backs them with a 90‑day risk‑free trial and lifetime warranty against defects.

Dual‑sided clipless pedals meet instant conversion — is this the end of hybrids? Credit: New Atlas

The Mousetrap isn’t about replacing clipless pedals. It’s about making them more versatile. For riders who live on their bikes — commuting, training, shopping, social rides — it’s a way to stop choosing between performance and convenience. The adapters turn a specialized tool into something more flexible, without asking you to give up the efficiency you bought clipless pedals for in the first place.

The next step is obvious. As Redshift expands compatibility, the Mousetrap could become a standard accessory, not just a niche solution. Imagine every rider carrying a pair in their pocket, ready to switch modes in seconds. That’s not a gimmick. It’s a small shift in design that could change how we think about pedals altogether.


Sources: New Atlas, Redshift Sports