Quote Originally Posted by RoadRaven View Post
Although incredibly nervous when I first started with cleats/clip-in pedals... there is no way I would return to "platform" on the road.

I feel more secure (my feet don't slip) and I feel more efficient. Congrats for taking the step, once you 'master' the new feeling, you will truly enjoy the difference

I'm not sure about the nerves, though yeah, there was some of that when I started, I'm sure. I LOVE clipless pedals, and like you say, Raven, there's just no way...

I did ride my old bike with the platform pedals a while back, and felt absolutely cheated! The first couple of rides WITH the clipless, I really noticed the difference in the work while riding -- muscles complained, etc. After a while, it became like totally natural to have the clips, and when I rode without one day, well.....

Said so to DH, and he realized he hadn't noticed the difference in a long time either!

Karen in Boise