Originally Posted by
HD3andMe
I agree that the argument against either are asinine, hence my reply. People rip on clipless. People also rip on flats.
I also see clipless as inherently better outside of timed competition in many cases, for me and many other riders who aren't pros. And I ride clipless, flats, and sometimes flats with clipless.
Well, now I think you are confusing personal preference with "inherently better".