Originally Posted by
Accordion
Ugh. You're living in a different world. I have pulled myself out of my SPD-SL clipless pedals in milliseconds. Once I stopped at a light and instead of leaning left I leaned right and I STILL pulled myself out before falling.
I don't really understand the 3500 pound car comment. Ok, it's coming at you, so you're going to what, pull your sneaker out of your grip kings and that will save you how?
Keep practicing. I've got 8000 miles on my clipless. No falls. None.
I have no idea what you're talking about. I am not the original poster of this thread. I merely added my comment that sneakers work comfortably for me, and I no longer need to use a clip-in system. This has nothing to do with bike safety. It is OK for you to question the "conventional wisdom" that says that you must have clip-in pedals to be a serious cyclist. Hey guess what, you also don't need to shave your legs - that hair won't slow you down too much.