one of the first things a cyclist friend told me to do when i got my diamondback was to upgrade the cheap plastic pedals to metal ones with toe clips. since my bike is a hybrid that is primarily a downtown "get around" bike and occasional local greenway cruiser, i didn't think much of it.

but as i explore and peruse this forum, i see more and more people concerned with toe clips on their bikes. can someone explain the whole thing to me?