I just bought a Trek FX 7.5. I didn't pick it up yet, I have until Thurs. next week. I never used clipless pedals in the past, but have been using toe clips for about 15 years on different bikes. I wanted to put clipless on the new bike. The LBS owner recommended the 2 sided clipless, because it was easier to clip in, and not worry which side the pedal was on. Since I don't have experience, and the type of bike that it is, I was thinking that maybe I should get the two sided platform/clipless pedals. I am not racing with the bike, and just doing fitness riding, or even riding with the kids. I figured with the 2 sided, I can jump on the bike with any shoe, cross intersections with out worrying about clipping in, handle unsteady terrain without feeling like I was "locked in", and have a little wiggle room on the pedal for comfort. I won't have to always feel like a cranckshaft on an engine "all" the time, locked to one (proper) foot position. Are there any pros or cons that I missed? Don't forget, I have zero experience, so I don't know what I'm talking about. What are the more experienced riders on this board using for this type of bike / riding? Thanks in advance!
Chris