Originally Posted by GravelMN

I'm not saying that there isn't a risk to benefit ratio that should be considered, there is for everything, including flat pedals, toe straps, clips, bikes themselves, ad infinitum. I'm also not saying that any individual has to or even should use clipless, it is a personal choice based on your needs, desires and preferences. What I am saying is that blanket statements about all clipless systems being "the devil's spawn" that will inevitably result in death or dismemberment is absolutely incorrect and your assertion that anyone who uses or even suggests clipless is a fool or a racerboy wannabe is unwarranted.