Originally Posted by
Nightshade
Unless you plan to take up racing the is no need to use clipless pedals. None what so ever! Clipless=racing.
Don't be swayed by all the wannabe racers that populate forums like this.
You might consider toe clips or power grips that increase you pedal power capture instead of clipless that lock you feet to the bike!!
Toe clips......
Amazon.com: toe clips
Power grips.......
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...%3Apower+grips
Or, for most people, plain platforms of your choice are more than enough pedal.
Interesting food for thought, and I thank you for posting it.
I guess I just assumed I was wasting a bunch of energy doing my fitness rides with plain old pedals. i.e. you are only pushing down.