Originally Posted by SDRider
Not true at all. I grew up riding during the 80s and toe clips were it. I've ridden many thousands of miles with toe clips and the flat edged cleats that really freaking lock you to your bike. I resisted clipless pedals for quite a while for no logical reason whatsoever until I started riding mtb and fell over many times because I could not release the toe straps quick enough (yes, my mtb came with toe clips).
Anyway, I finally decided to give clipless a try on my road bike while commuting. I was aprehensive at first and my riding buddies all told me that it was only a matter of time until I fell over but as I rode them I got more comfortable with them and now I can't imagine going back to toe clips. Man, that would be a real step back...might as well suggest that downtube shifters are the wave of the future...or 5 speed freewheels...or centerpull brakes.
I've been riding for a lot of years. Toe clips and straps were always more of a pain than they were worth to me, I preferred Power Grips. Last year I finally broke down and spent the cash to try clipless - the improvement in my spining, speed, power and ability to climb is marked, and they are much less of a PITA than clips & straps or power grips.
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