Thanks for all the advice, I just got my Tahoe Sports in the mail, picked up some dual sided pedals from REI and went for my first ride. The default tension was smooth and I didn't have any trouble clipping in and out after a few minutes. I'll never go back to platforms.

A side question about shoe fit though, they are a little snug around the toe. I'm not curling at all but I can feel the end. It that going to be a problem?