Originally Posted by
Grim
If he is using the typical bike computer it may well of shown a 4mph change since it only counts moving time. It doesn't count idle time waiting for lights etc.
Presumably, the bike computer would have measured moving time only at the slower speed as well. In my experience, idle time on my commute is a constant, doesn't matter if my average moving speed is 10 MPH or 20 MPH, I still hit the same lights and stop signs and wait approximately the same time every commute.
I'm not doubting the 10 minutes shaved off the commute time, and I don't doubt the average speed of 14 MPH, but I'm a bit skeptical that clipless pedals and a more aggressive posture would result in an increase of 40% in average speed. I'm guessing the OP was averaging a bit higher than 10 MPH prior to the changes.