Originally Posted by
Wildwood
A topo shows Toronto to be pretty much flatlandia.
Flat pedals for flat land.
Clips ‘n straps or clipless for the rest.
When walking I wear shoes, when backpacking in the mountains I wear hiking boots. Yes, I can hike in shoes, but the best tool for the job makes the task less difficult.
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Translation: “I have nothing relevant for the OP (or have not bothered to read it) so please allow me to spew some unrelated opinions”
BTW, I agree that one should use the best tool for the job. That is why they make cycling specific shoes for flat pedals
