Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I gave up on clipless for winter use. Primarily because when the roads are really bad I want to be able to get a foot down RIGHT NOW if need be. Aside from that salty roads are tough on the pedals, cleats, and screws.
Yes, agreed, but my point is the roads are not bad this year, and it's warm!... well sort of, but you know what I mean.
As far as wear and tear pedal, cleats, and screws, I consider them to be consumables like chains, tires, and cables. Anything that is outside year around here takes a beating, that's just the way it is.