Frank
Sasquatch
I think it's fair to add that if you choose to go flat that you should get the appropriate shoes to go along with them. I went flat and bought a pair of Five Ten shoes to go with, these shoes grip amazing well considering what their tread looks like. In the winter I use my Wolvhammers and am very disappointed at the grip they have considering the lugs the tread has. So like clipless, you need good shoes so don't skimp there or you will not realize the benefits of either setup.