I've been considering trying clipless for my commute (or maybe the straps). I'm starting to see areas where I wish I had better engagement on the pedal- either long up-grades or shorter, steeper uphills. I have both on my commute, both ways (I cross a river so the low point is about halfway and the rest of the commute is a climb). Also, my commute is longer than it used be- 17 miles each way- and I could use some increased effeciency somewhere. As I'm pedaling I've been paying attention to how the bike is working and it's darn-near flawless, so maybe the clips are the thing to try.