I have read the earlier postings on clipless pedals and appreciate the info, but my situation is a bit different.

I have been riding cross crountry for almost 2 years. I started from not being able to ride in a parking lot from passing 4 guys on an expert loop last weekend! I am pretty proud of myself but I am still on flat pedals. I would like to clip in, but I have enough problems dodging trees without having to worry about how to ditch my bike. My husband, who could ride a bike before he could walk, thinks that it is time and will help with my climbing. He is suggesting I put clips on my old bike to practice on the pavement and the eventually to easy trails. Keeping my newer bike with flat pedals so I still have a way to really RIDE.


Long story short...Is it to late? I wish I would have just started with clipless.

Any words of wisdom?