Originally Posted by
beng1
Clipless pedals and shoes are a gimmick, there is zero scientific testing that shows they increase anyone's power. ...
It is pure coincidence that every Tour de France and every single professional road race ever ridden was won with either clipless pedals or toeclips, straps and cleats.
Actually the efficiency experts might have something, but .... races aren't won by the most efficient rider. They are won by the rider who crosses the line first and that rider may dip into highly inefficient realms to develop the power to pull that off.