I deliver in clipless. I ride in the summer in clipless. I ride in the rain in clipless. I ride in the fall in clipless. I ride centuries in clipless. I ride in the snow in clipless. I ride in the spring in clipless. Never tried straps, cages, etc. Don't feel like they are worth the hassle of fighting with the pedal. Once you clip in, that audible "click" is very satisfying. I am not saying one is better than the other. For others, straps and cages and whatever else goes with that might work. For me, SPD on everything.