Originally Posted by
Nightshade
These pedals look to be a fine way to get some extra energy into each pedal stroke without the imaginary unsafe aspects of clipless pedals.
Like your toe clips hitting the ground when you don't use them, causing a hell of a surprise when you lean into a turn ... or like having to cinch the things down and then hoping not to be stuck in them.
Clipless pedals are safer than toe clips, but neither one is very dangerous.