Yeah, if I only rode bikes for fitness & performance kinda stuff, I'd probably be right there with ya. Although I still might use the 7400s, because I liked the system so much, plus it confuses the hell outta the young'uns. And they're utterly useless in regular shoes, so they're kinda clipless-y in that way.

Actually, they're kinda clipless-y in general. With the straps loose, the retention of the cleat / pedal interface is about 80-90% of the retention you get from most clipless pedals... somewhat similar to my Speedplays, actually, where they feel a lot looser than they actually are. When you need to hammer, you tighten the straps and you're connected. The thing is, they're only great with the PD-64 cleats, which are about as common as toothbrushes for chickens. I have one pair, and one of the front wings is partly broken on one cleat. They still worked as normal, except that getting that cleat fully engaged to pedal was a bit fiddly. If I had access to a 3d printer, it'd cease to be an issue.


--Shannon