Get them, also get fitted with them because your foot placement will most likely change and can affect your fit. I had a pair of shoes that didn't fit properly so I didn't like clipless, then I upgraded shoes and now I can't live without clipless.
*the guy above my post also made the point about new fit, didn't see it*
Originally Posted by
biketampa
I know everybody falls at some point when using Clipless pedals and I would prefer that time for me not be in a triathlon.
I can honestly say that I have not fallen off my bike with the clipless pedals, even when I first got them. When you first learn you can loosen the tension of the pedals to be easier to get in and out. If you have a bike trainer, throw the bike on there and practice clipping in and out to get it right if you're concerned. Its an easy turn of the foot to get out.
People also say you will drop a motorcycle when you first get it, I haven't yet.
Out of curiosity, if this is your 2nd Tri, then how is this your first road bike? Assuming you own a TRI bike I would have thought you would had clipless pedals already. I don't do TRI's or ride a tri bike but I wouldn't imagine using pedals w/ cages on the bike.