Originally Posted by
taz777
I did for a while when I had a road bike - SPD-SLs. However, I really didn't get on with them as much of the riding I tend to do doesn't have long runs where you don't need to stop.
I was also a little nervous and had one big fall that made me ditch them for flats.
However, it's something I'm willing to try again in the future. I guess it was just a lack of confidence and the thought of not being unable to get my foot out when coming to a stop.
Many people fall once using clipless, rarely more often than that. My dad fell over 5 or 6 times before giving up, so maybe that helps the average curve for you?
I have always had the the luxury to stop very infrequently on my road and gravel rides, and value the connection and power transfer improvement of clipless.