Not speaking for Xlink, but I just bought my first road bike, and also made my first venture into the clipless scene.

Being unsure of how hard it would be to get used to them, I opted for some Shimano 424 SPDs, figured I could always convert to upper end pedals later. They're a little heavier than their pure-road counterparts, but I'm not competing, so that's no matter to me. They're dual-sided, and very easy to clip in/out of.

I did have my inaugural fall , but it was just being stupid on my part, essentially just got my balance out of whack at a stop, no issue with the pedals.