Originally Posted by KraneXL

Well to be honest, the test didn't use the scientific method so the results could be debatable. However, in this test, the rider in the test agree with you as far as the shoes reduced his attention and focus to his peddling. Again, the test proved zero advantage in power and/or efficiency with respects to clipless vs non clipless. A fixed incline on a treadmill over a timed interval.Agreed if its your first bike. But I already know what I wanted from my previous bikes so the upgrades needed no consideration. I did try out the seat though, just for good measure.