Originally Posted by
bwrench
I would suggest that you try out a set of clipless pedals. Once you try them, you will NEVER go back to platform pedals. There is just something about your feet staying on the pedals and being able to get 50% more power to the pedals with clipless that you will just love. Be sure and unclip with one foot before you stop though.
The power increase you get from using clipless pedals is measureable but nothing close to 50% and a good deal of this stems from the clipless shoes being stiffer and transferring power better.
I use clipless for most of my riding and prefer 50/50 clipless spd with a platform should I just want to hop on and go with whatever I am wearing on my feet..