I'm 63 and so I was riding a loong time before I switched to clipless; however I would never go back. I feel like I have more power and more of my energy goes into propelling myself and not wasted trying to keep my feet on the pedals...either going uphill or down a steep downhill. Yep, I fell once many years ago but no problems in the last twenty years or so.

However, I did remove my computer a couple of years ago and like the freedom of that. Also, about once a year I accidentally forget my helmet. I LOVE the feeling and I feel like a boy again. Not recommending...just my opinion.