I've never used clipless are clips, but I'm quite happy with toecups. I use my bike for a short commute, longer weekend rides as well as tours, and I like the fact that they give you foot retention, are very easy to get in adn out of, and allow me to wear whatever shoe I like. I'm sure there will be some benefits to clips/clipless when it comes to accelerating and climbing but I'm not out racing. I'm either getting to work, or just out enjoying my ride.
Just about the only disadvantage to them is having to do the 'flip', but you get used to that very quickly. Cheap as chips as well.
Edit: what he said:
Originally Posted by
Doohickie
My preferred system is half toe clips (no straps) with street shoes. No problems at all. I'm sure I don't have the full efficiency of clipless, but since most of my riding is in urban traffic, I don't care; I like the thought of not having to think about unclipping.