this is one of few threads dealing with these, so BUMP

i understand the objections to this system, and i think they will never be a decent replacement for clipless. however, they, or at least their idea, certainly has a place. one is for the person not comfortable with a firmer attachment, but would like a small power holding the feet in place. you don't have to mash upwards or do fixed gear skids to still appreciate having your feet held onto the pedals.

the other benefit i can think of is what leads me here. i'm actually here because while discussing the issue, my wife came up with the idea of magnetic pedals and we googled our way here. i have become so accustomed to my various clipless systems (speedplay frogs for city and fixed gear, crank brothers mountain, speedplay road for races, bebops in experimental stage, spd as a general backup) that i feel effectively naked on a bike with platform pedals anytime a technical situation comes up. however, i also have a big desire now to learn to control my bike more from my handlebars, because it adds a lot to your skills. this is really in relation to mountain biking. you can find lots of discussions in mtb forums of people suggesting you learn how to ride on platforms before using clipless. but there is no way that after learning to rely on the crutch of clipless pedals i'm ever going to be able to bunny hop a foot-tall log or ride off a several-foot drop on platforms. SO, i think i will be trying this system as a happy medium for training myself to not rely on my foot connection (since as is said the magnets can't possibly be strong enough to hold you foot on with any real upward pressure). I'm hoping they will give the added assurance, such as mid air, that my feet will stay on the pedals, while forcing me to learn to keep my feet there on their own.

Now, all this may be a moot point from an industry persepective. Based on internet availability (someplaces have them, but it's pretty scarce), i would guess that production stopped after the first run didn't sell and the idea has been shelved for several years. If i do go through with getting a set, i'll try to add on a review of how they worked for this application later.