No 'Most' or 'Every one' .. lots of touring is done on all sorts of pedals ..

I have done a bunch of Pack And ship Of people's bikes ..

some used Power grip straps and platform pedals , some Road Clipless , some MTB SPuDs
some just platform pedals & some toe clip and strap


I found My favorite for multi Month Long tours was Toe Clip and Strap pedals .. loosely 'strapped'

and shoes I fitted with comfortable Birkenstock Insoles with stiff arch supports .

and that Fit Loosely so the circulation to the toes was unrestricted , nerves not compressed

Clipless shoes have to be tighter so you release the cleat rather than Pull the foot out of the shoe.

I have some clipless shoes and Pedals too Just did not tour on them..


You have heard from all sides now, Make up your Own Mind. (?)





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