Originally Posted by
Nightshade
It helps to remember that bike shop mechanics are gear heads by nature and will flat lie to you to convince you to follow their advice. Clipless IS great for the race track or other competeive event but NEVER EVER ON THE STREET where you must not be tied to the bike. Only a crazy person will risk life and limb with clipless on the street.
It's true. On this morning's commute I passed the remains of dozens of riders, the buzzards picking flesh from limbs still solidly attached to their clipless pedals.