Originally Posted by newbojeff
I used platform/SPD combos on my last bike and wound up using the platforms all of 3 times over about 4 years. Clipless is sooo much better. My new bike has 2-sided SPDs and I wear MTB shoes that have a recessed cleat.
I like the platform side because I use it whenever I take my kid to the park...Hook up the trailer and go, rather than having to go back in and put on my cycling shoes. I also find the platforms quite handy in winter when it gets very cold (< 5F) so I can wear winter boots. Boots won't even fit into clip/straps (at least not the ones I've tried.
PotAto, PoTAHto I guess.