Originally Posted by
roadfix
People rode fixed gear bikes with no foot retention for many decades. They didn't seem to have a problem. I don't either. But I agree foot retentions make pedalling a lot more efficient.
yes, but they were riding in an era of horse and buggy, where there would be much less traffic on the road. there would have been much less urgency to stopping, and fewer hazards, whereas now, there is potential disaster around every corner.