Originally Posted by rustystrings61

I tried clipless on fixed gears about 14 years ago,using the stock pedals and cleats that came with my original issue Bianchi Pista. That experiment ended about 750 miles or 8 months later, when I experienced a spontaneous release on a descent and was tossed over the bars, breaking a couple of ribs and turning my left side into hamburger.

After recovering and getting back on the bike, I decided I prefer VVT - visually verifiable technology - for foot retention. I ride the same MKS Sylvans with Christophe clips and ALE straps whether I've wearing my old Sidi touring shoes, the old Carnac touring shoes, or top-siders for work. No problems and it's cheap and reliable.

If you go clipless, please be fanatical about the condition of both pedals and cleats. Broken bones suck, as does road rash, but there have been closed-head injuries leading to death due to spontaneous unclipping.