Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I like clipless and have gotten used to them in stop and go traffic. However I question whether or not you see much benefit in those types of riding conditions. On group rides I could start quicker than most of the group using just power grips.
Yeah, I don't think there would be any benefit for me on my commute. I'm fine with grippy BMX pedals and sneakers.
Originally Posted by
El Gigante
I use SPD's with the Shimano PD-M324 pedals. One side is a platform and the other is cleated - a little heavy, but they are a good compromise between efficiency and utility. My commute is in traffic too, (downtown Los Angeles), but its a long distance between blocks and the stop and go is negated a bit if you can hit the lights.
Most of the blocks on my ride are relatively short, plus I often have to stop in the middle of a block for a truck puling up from a shop, a bus leaving a stop, or traffic jams.
Adam