i liked clipless a lot before coming to tokyo, but the initial uncomfortability of the much heavier traffic, the need to pop onto crowded sidewalks all the time, due to one way roads w/ massive freeways in the middle, near my place & the unfamiliarity of riding on the opposite side of the road got me into the nasty habit of disengaging all the time. the desire to get off the bike to check out shops, walk around, etc. was the final nail in the coffin. back to clips and straps in a couple short weeks.

sure feels nice whenever i throw them on every now and again though.