Do clipless pedals make that much of a difference?

[Eden]

I use toeclips that don't have a toeclip strap.

http://www.zefal.com/zefal/gamme.php...857b24055cd406 I honestly don't understand claims that these are dangerous...they are better to ride in when dealing with city traffic where there is alot of sudden stopping and starting.

For many beginners any pedal that has to be flipped over to get into - toe clip or clipless pedal can be more dangerous - because beginners have a serious tendency to look at their pedals while trying to get into them.....

I was crashed into by a woman looking down at her pedals on a bike path - I was coming around a corner and she was so intent on trying to get into those pedals that she'd drifted all of the way over and hit me head on. Fortunately I was not moving very quickly so I wasn't damaged.

Ever since I switched from toe clips (I had straps, but I never pulled them very tight...) I've had dual entry pedals - no flipping necessary.