Originally Posted by
Jinkster
So...looks like there's a mix of preferences and the prudent things for me to do is...
1. Lose the buds.
and?...
2. Keep the clips but go strapless.
Besides...I'm not a hard core enough yet to gain much (if any) upstroke power and after thinking about it?...upstroke power with loose straps is probably a joke...so I'll leave the toe cups (for foot positioning) but remove the straps should the need for rapid egress arise.
Thanks again folks and L8R, Bill.
Having either clips or half clips with no straps helps ensure your for doesn't fly off the pedal.
If you really want music, a small speaker on your bike that is quiet enough so you can't hear the music as a car passes you works (although could annoy the crap out of those near by).