When I first heard about clipless- I was intrigued. And hopeful.
At the time, back in the 80s, I was using Campy Victory pedals with toeclips and straps. Loved the pedals, very well made, but hated the cages and straps. There had to be a better way, and I was certain I held them in my hand. The original LOOK pedals. I spent quite a bit of time on the trainer with them, learning how to click in and out. Rode with them for maybe a year or so, then got the newer models with the carbon release mechanism. Then Keywins, early Dura-Ace pedals, then Speedplay in the last 90s. Been on Speedplay since.
So it is a matter of where you are coming from. Do you like flat pedals? I don't. I've banged my shins on them with my clumsiness. Toeclips and straps? Been there, done that. Flipping pedals, searching for the cages, messing with straps. For me, clipless is the answer. Fear? No, being stuck in a toeclip and being unable to reach down to release the strap- that's fear.
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