Originally Posted by
ironwood
Just ride with flat or platform pedals. Being clipped in provides no benefit for most cyclists. They just want to look like racers. There is an active thread on this subforum: "How many flat/platform ..."
Total nonsense.
I personally feel much safer clipped in. I can ride safer in more situations (stand up and crank hard when I feel like it, etc) without worrying about foot slippage. My commuter bike has toe cages ONLY because I have to wear normal shoes. On wet or icy mornings/evenings foot slippage is a definite risk. Clipped-in would be a huge benefit. On workout rides I would consider nothing else.
(if you ride much at all you must know these things. I suspect you are just trying to stir up discussion)