Originally Posted by
Chombi
Frankly,
Clipless pedals have been around so long, I don't know how one could think up a "con" about them. I really can't think of how anyone would miss (sure don't) having to reach down all the time pull straps tight or release them when a quick flick of the ankle does this with clipless pedals. And again, it's not like clipless pedals were invented yesterday, so it's entirely "period correct on a lot of C&V bikes.
Just go for clipless if you haven't yet, you won't be sorry.
Chombi
I've got one "Con". I use flats on my "grocery getter", For a bike that I use to take me someplace where I'm going to walk around, I want flats and chain protector on the chainwheel. Before someone brings up the merits of MTB shoes, I have a pair of SPDs and yes they are close to a walking shoe, but not quite the same.
That said, for any other bike that I take on a ride, road or mountain, I use clipless.
BTW, I used to use SPD mountain (two bolt cleats) on all my bikes. Now I've changed most of my road bikes to LOOK for a very good reason, the extra float eliminated the knee pain that the SPDs caused. I'll continue to use SPDs on my MTBs and MUP riders.