That's funny. I can kind of see that happening. For me, it isn't difficult to switch back and forth. Not sure why. I don't normally go on long rides without either SPD or clips and straps.
Originally Posted by
Marci
I have to say I haven't read all the posts but I wonder if by using toe clips (which I am scared to use cause I hear at least once you forget to unclip and crash-having thinning bones means I must be extra careful.
The thing to do is leave the straps loose until you get used to them. If they're loose, no problem getting feet out. After a couple weeks or whatever, experiment with snugging them up when on a clear road with no stops. After a while it becomes second nature to loosen them before stopping.
FWIW I've never crashed or fallen over because I couldn't get my feet out of toe clips when wearing normal shoes. I did fall over,
once, the very first day I wore slotted cleat cycling shoes. Never happened again ever...Must have been the embarrassment factor.
BITD of slotted cleats, most people would leave the straps loose around town while warming up/down, and then snugged them up when they got to the open road, and maybe a bit tighter yet when they got to a hill.