Do clipless pedals make that much of a difference?

[tctrek]

Just when I would get to a point that I thought my legs could manage no more on a hill... I would say in my head "PULL UP!". New found climbing power would emerge. The pulling up muscles were fresher.

I love that! This post will be in my head next time I'm thinking I can't go anymore on a hill... like next week on the Blue Ridge Parkway ! Thanks!

As for toe clips, clipless, etc.. I tried every kind of clip and platform there is and found myself always looking down trying to get into them or flip them over. I finally went clipless (Speedplay Light Action). I had one bad fall, chickened out for about a month, put them back on and have been happily riding clipless ever since. I got carbon soled shoes this year which made even more difference.

[Bike Chick]

You can also change your foot position in clipless pedals (heel up; heel down) when you are in a long, grueling climb. Alternating positions uses different muscles and gives each muscle group a break. Don't think you could do that in toe clips.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

You can also change your foot position in clipless pedals (heel up; heel down) when you are in a long, grueling climb. Alternating positions uses different muscles and gives each muscle group a break. Don't think you could do that in toe clips.

I can change my foot position in all kinds of ways with my diagonal PowerGrip straps. Part of what I love about them. And yes I can pull up while pedaling too.