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.
+1
Much easier than clips and straps, to get the same effect with the clips and straps you need to tighten down the straps, then to disengage you need to reach down with your hand and loosen the strap. This is much easier to just twist the foot to release.