Originally Posted by Rick@OCRR

I use Shimano (mountain bike type) SPD's on my commute bike (DaHon folder) and I would recommend them for the OP (as have others above) but the other pedal I would recommend is the Crank Bros. Egg-Beater.

I ride Egg-Beaters on my fixed gear bike and find them very easy to get into, esp. because I have to hit a moving target when riding the fixed gear, i.e. 4 positions to click-in as opposed to just 2 with the SPD's.

Rick / OCRR