Thanks for all the feedback. Too many to respond to individually. To clear a couple things up. I had a trek hybrid bike and that is what I used in my first triathlon. So this IS my first road bike. When I watched youtube videos with people showing Clipless pedal use I didn't see that it was a big deal but it just seems like a lot of people do make a big deal out of it. I should add I'm also adding aero bars to my bike so I think I'll focus on the road bike and aero bars then after my triathlon I'll go Clipless.