So, if clipless pedals are all about that power transfer and efficiency, where's the hard data? Track cycling's a different beast—are those gains even noticeable in real races? What about the learning curve? Newbies might bail on cycling before they get the hang of it. And if they can't get out quick in a crash, aren't we just adding risk for the sake of a few watts? Is the whole clipless deal really worth it?
