CBs are neither easier or harder than SPDs (not at all the point) I live in MN and if I want to ride even most of the year I would need three pairs of $100 + shoes to ride clipless all the time. There is NO evidence that clipless is more efficient than platforms. If the stiffness of the interface between the foot and the pedal is so important why not barefoot on big platforms. Common sense can take you a long way in life if you listen to it. I lack said common sense and try ever new trick that comes out, including but not limited to clipless pedals, STI shifters, tubeless tires. None of them have made me faster or more efficient. Being thinner did. So long story short I am back to platform pedals, tubes in my tires and...hell no you cant have my STI's