Originally Posted by
grasse
As others have suggested, Shimano PD-A530. Best of both world. For a quick ride use the platform side of the pedal and for some serious biking, clip in. One other thing to recommend is if you are planning on Shinamo SPD clipless pedals: spend another $15 or so in the SH56 cleats. The default cleats that Shimano enclosed is SH51. The SH56 is multi-angle release which means you can clip off much easier. That combine with a lowest release tension will get you going clipless in no time.
+1. Been using them from day 1 on my daily commute and they were very easy to get used to. Can't comment as to if these are the best, but the cleat/platform combination is hands down a winner. Make sure you check that the cleats are properly attached on the shoe every now and then -- one of them got loose on me the other day and I couldn't uncleat easily.