what everyone else says: you don't Have to do anything you don't want to do!

but............if you're interested in clipless - there is a double-sided pedal (I didn't see anyone mention that one?) which is clips on one side and platform on the other. That way if you're doing just some straight, flat-out riding you can be clipped in but if you're tackling some rough road or stopping a lot, you can just rest your cleats on the platform side. I have these pedals on my MTB and my old commuter bike and I've recommended them to several ppl new to clips.


I'm sorry - I can't get the site to load to give you a link, but I think it was the Shimano PD-M50s.