Platforms. I used to be a clip-a-holic. Had to have a clipless pedal. I was a hard core roadie. I thought platforms were a joke.

After injury prevented me from cycling for 4 years ..... when I could ride again .... I thought .... wtf am I doing with these silly clip-in pedals ? They're like a ball and chain. Instead, I got some Wellgo MG-1's , and have never looked back. Being able to wear any shoe is a huge plus, and the pedals grip my feet just fine . The need to clip in is highly over-rated. It sells fancy pedal systems and shoes. Think about it .... when you were a kid , did you ever think you need to be clipped in?

Some will argue it's more efficient ... blah blah ..... efficiency comes from the human being doing the pedaling , not the pedal.