Originally Posted by filtersweep
Bah! Look at all the pro racers and track racers: You sure as hell don't want to pull out in the middle of a sprint.
I've never pulled out of a clipless pedal.
Eggbeaters have a weird engagement- I normally use a Look style pedal- but have used SPDs, SPD-Rs, SPD-Ls. The eggs don't really "clilck" so you might not know if you are in or out- and there really isn't a tension adjustment on them. The only reason I went with eggs is they shed snow so well. I've never accidentally disengaged with them, but I'd argue they probably aren't the best pedals to cut your teeth on.
Pro rodies and pro track racers can't be compared apples to apples to road track/fixed riders
Pro racers and pro track racers ride in a predicteable usually straightish line with little surprises coming their way. (BTW a lot of track racers use clips and straps). Track racers on the track do not skip, don't go down major hills while resisting their pedals (and neither do roadies). Some of them don't even use a lockring. Now riding a track bike or fix on the street is very different. You often pull short and hard on your pedals you might have to skip or resist while doing sharp turns, when your bike is leaning etc.
Another benefit of the clips and straps is that you can change your pedalling motion by how little or far you slide into clips.
Oh, and my shoes are size 13 too. MKS LL clips fit fine.
Anyway, everyone should ride what works for them, but I still think that brakeless clipless is a bad combination.
However, If I ever buy a roadbike it will be clipless.