Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I believe the question is, given that he's going to use toe clips, which pedals are good for the job. I don't think the question was why he should give up on toe clips.
Having ridden for 43 years with either toe clips or cleats, I'm uncomfortable without one or the other, even with whatever disadvantages they have.