And my average speed went up 3 MPH and I feel like I did less work! So glad I went clipless! I didn't even fall over! hahaha

Another thing.. I'm making a small Dymo label that says 'unclip' and sticking it on my left handlebar, as a helpful reminder

That is all

Glad they're working out for you. I use them too but didn't notice that much of an increase in speed. I wish I had.

Good job man. Just don't fall over. I recently made the switch, while my average speed isn't much faster hills are not nearly as bad anymore.

Coming from straight platforms, or from toeclips?

I find no difference between clipless and toe clips. I do see a difference between sneakers and cycling shoes though, so I am sure that some of your speed increase was due to wearing stiff shoes. And I see a difference going from platform to toe clips.

Previously I had some very lame platform pedals that were slippy even when dry. My feet would slip a bit even on shifting...

So now, with my foot attached to the pedal, I'm in much better control, and have a much much smoother pedaling motion

That Dymo label just might jinx you. Beware the inevitable tip-over!

You might be right, I can't even find the label printer... hmmmm

Well, no kidding! I'm betting that toe clips would have done 95% as much for $10 and no special shoes.

I just went clipless myself and it's great. Just general cruising doesn't feel much different, but hills definitely are easier.

Not for me. I tried the toe clips that came with my bike and it was difficult to get in and out with my regular shoes. Flipping the pedal to get your foot in with toe clips is more of a hassle than just sticking your cleat in a clipless pedal. Plus there's the whole circular motion with clipless. If I tried that with toe clips, my foot would just slide out the back.

I just went clipless myself. My biggest problem with them right now is getting them clipped into the pedal.

+1

After using toe clips for a decade or more, and two different pairs on my current bike, moving to clipless is like night and day. There's more power in the clipless system, and it's much easier to use. My speed has definitely gone up ( probably by around 20 % ) at the same heart rate, compared to using toe clips.