Originally Posted by
kickstart
While I agree with everything you say, and agree the benefits are often grossly overstated, for those of us who use our "commuter" for all our riding, that extra bit of efficiency can be a tangible thing at the end of a long day of recreational riding, or that commute home after a long, hard day at work.
The point is it's not more efficient so you won't feel any more rested. If you want to take is easier for a day just pedal slower. That will make a noticeable difference regardless of what kind of pedals you're using.