Originally Posted by
Machka
This is the Touring forum ... not the Racing forum.
Here, it is often less about efficiency, power, and speed ... and more about comfort.
I like my dual-sided pedals because they allow me to ride clipped in if I want ... but I can also ride to the shops or the beach or somewhere wearing sandals at the end of the day if I want too.
Even with long days on multi day touring journeys where comfort is important, I still enjoy the athletic component of the ride. I have used toe cages and straps but I prefer clipless because of their simplicity and efficiency.