Benefit

Power Grips

Toe Clips & Straps

Clipless Pedals

Bare Pedals

Increases pedal power

Yes

Yes (when locked in)

Yes (when clipped in)

No

More power when you need it for technical manouvering

Yes, simply rotate your foot a little more & get even more power when you need it most.

No

No, in fact many clipless riders clip out for technical sections, losing the benefit of power when you need it most.

No

Easy entry & exit

Yes, simply slide your foot in and out with a natural motion.

No (requires bending down to tighten & loosen strap)

Depends on type of pedals, shoes & experience

Yes

Hands free

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Allows use of any type of shoes (even winter boots)

Yes (Power Grips are adjustable to fit different shoe sizes & even come in extra long for winter riding with boots.)

Yes

No (all clipless systems require you to buy special shoes)

Yes

No special pedals required

Yes (Power Grips attach to most metal cage pedals).

Yes

No (in order to use clipless—you need to buy special clipless pedals and shoes.)