wow, I thought this was the road forum for a moment.
they won't make you faster, 0% speed improvement because it's not like you've changed the motor, just the interface.
what it does do is make you 2000% faster at being able to put a foot down compared to toe straps.
Sounds like what's happened is you read the title but didn't completely read the first post. The title makes it sounds like it's a clipless and pedals and shoes vs toe straps, but then the post makes it sound like it's actually platform pedals vs straps. And it's understandable that someone newer to the terms would get them confused, as they don't make any !@#!@# sense. Like why are "clipless" pedals the ones where you need clip on the shoe? Nonetheless, they're called what they're called so what can you do.
To clarify:
1. Platform Pedals - The standard, basic kind of pedal with no attachment system.
2. Toe Straps/Toe Cages - The kind where there's straps or a "cage" on the pedal and you slide your foot into it.
3. "Clipless" Pedals - the kind where you have to wear special shoes with a cleat the clips onto the pedal.
