WTF? (what the flock). This sure simplifies things for me. I always thought clipless was more efficient; with the added up-stroke motion and all. I never tested the same bike with and w/o clipless. I know I ride faster on my road bike with clipless pedals, but it’s newer, lighter and has better component than my other bikes.

I prefer platform pedals, less worries stopping/starting at traffic lights or skidding on who-knows-what. I’ve never slipped out from my platform pedals.

Good info you'all.