Originally Posted by
PlanoFuji
Interesting, but how does that have any effect on my statement you were quoting. The OP was asking about clip less and fear of failling.
I was suggesting that normal platforms or perhaps platforms with half clips (which have no straps and aren't really any issue getting into or out of) are perhaps a better choice for touring.
OP was opining that toeclips are safer than clipless. Agree that half clips are safer than clips with straps. That is how I rode the clips after that nasty fall until I switched over to clipless.