Originally Posted by
staehpj1
It is less of a big deal than a lot of folks make it out to be. It is way easier to clip out than to deal with clips and straps IMO. I went to clipless for mountain bike racing when SPD was first released. It was instantly easier than dealing with clips and straps.
My first time was on a 1980s Motobecane Mirage that i had upgraded in the 1990s for spd. As I recall, first ride, I came down a gradual hill, stopping at the light at the bottom. Slowing on the lane line separating the right turning lane from the straight lane... (you all know where this is going). Settings too tight, can't unclip... Fell over at a standstill between two cars. Must've made their day(s) to see that. I can't even remember to which side I fell. {shame}