voz

I am on a tight budget looking to buy a first real road bike to train with when my shins hurt too much after a long run. I was just wondering how much of a difference there is when it comes to clipless vs. flat pedals. Obviously, clipless make you faster and allow you to put more power down, but is it worth the extra $150-$200 CAD when I only have about $1000 to spend on a bike?

Thanks,
voz