I just went clipless myself and it's great. Just general cruising doesn't feel much different, but hills definitely are easier.
Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
Well, no kidding! I'm betting that toe clips would have done 95% as much for $10 and no special shoes.
Not for me. I tried the toe clips that came with my bike and it was difficult to get in and out with my regular shoes. Flipping the pedal to get your foot in with toe clips is more of a hassle than just sticking your cleat in a clipless pedal. Plus there's the whole circular motion with clipless. If I tried that with toe clips, my foot would just slide out the back.