Originally Posted by 46x17
Of course I have tried clipless pedals.
Grey eggbeater candys to be specific.
I really liked the power transfer gain, almost as good as with slotted cleats!
But I unclipped twice during my week of trial. Once on the loose setting and once on the one that requires more twist. It sucked!
The other thing that happened was that I felt very disconnected from my bicycle with just being attached at the bottom of my shoe.
Regarding my statement - I am serious and I think the points I raised are valid and far from a blanket statement. Clipless are made to release under a certain strain and angle - it is a design feature!
Now how would that be a good thing for riding fixed?
You've slipped out twice in one week, so of course you don't trust them. I've never slipped out in 3+ years, so guess what: No matter how many times you say clipless pedals all suck and I will slip out of them I'm not gonna buy it. They work great for me. When I chose not to use them it's not because of reliability. Your experience apparently differs from most people's. That doesn't make you wrong, but it certainly doesn't make you an expert.