Flat pedals vs. clip-in pedals, one of the great mountain bikers debates! I converted to flat pedals just 3 months ago, after years of resisting them. I resisted because clipping in felt easy and efficient. However, I had a few spills in the desert that rattled my confidence. It has created a HUGE confidence boost in my riding. I have been forced to re-learn a few skills, but now that I am doing them "correctly" I feel much more stable. Watch the video and see if you are convinced as well.