Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Funny. I crossed the country with two guys using platforms with clips and straps and wearing regular old sneakers. Both were strong riders. One had done other long tours, including ACA's North Star tour (You know what that is?), that way.
Were clipless pedals around back when ACA was running their North Star tours? Heck, for that matter, had they rounded off the old square bike wheels?
On a slightly more serious tack, platforms might have the advantage on long stretches of gravel, because there'd be no chance for the gravel to jam up the cleats.