Originally Posted by
bakes1
I think for myself at least, part of my puzzlement as to why people continue to accept the occasional falls and damage when there is the possibility that there are no performance benefits is I mistakenly have been assuming that avid riders are skilled enough to keep their feet on flat pedals.
Regardless of how hard they are riding or what the grade is. It seems I am wrong yet again.
It's not something you master in a week of course but really shouldnt take that long imo and would appear to be going the way of the DoDo bird.
Progress I guess.
And of course profit
seriously, riding with clipless pedals isn't difficult to master, but it isn't for everyone. My mom is quite happy using platform pedals, and rides more than many people here. Falling over when learning doesn't happen to everyone.
Clipless is far safer than clips and straps w/cleats.