Originally Posted by
staehpj1
I rode quite a few years with clips and strap before cleats were popular. When I made the switch I found clipless to be a big improvement. To me clips don't do much good unless you pull the straps tight and if you do that they are much harder to get into and out of than clipless. I really like my SPDs and don't think I'd ever consider going back to clips and straps...
This sums the pedal options for me also. Plus, shoes made to work with clips and straps are now-a-days few and far in between.
All of my bikes, except one of the touring bikes are SPD equipped. The platform pedal equipped touring bike is great for running errands and riding with the grand kids, but would receive pedals from one of the other bikes if I chose it for a tour.
Brad