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
+1
I do exactly the same thing. I have a pair of Lake MTB shoes that work great and keeps me from grinding the cleat on the pavement. I also have egg beaters on my SS/FG and so far I love it.
Besides, egg beaters are simply some of the best mud-shedding pedals out there. Not that this is an issue on the road, but you could walk through the mud and still clip in to them.