Clipless is great. It allows you to be "one" with your pedal. You get more energy to the pedal with clipless which means more speed and efficiency. I found that clipless was no more hazardous than those cages people use. You just need to get used to them. If you have your clips adjusted properly, getting out of them timely is a snap. I ride about 1000 +/- miles a year and would never go back to the cages.