Well, that looks fantastic!

Don't take my initial response as being "anti-clip" because I haven't used platform pedals since about 1992.

You may wish to consider two bikes - one for commuting and one for riding long rides. Alternately, you may wish to consider two sets of pedals (they're pretty easy to switch) or something like those platform adapters above. I've used a couple different pedal systems and for *me* the speedplays are best. I have knee issues and don't like cleats that strap your foot in tightly (even the so-called "float" of the yellow SPD-SL cleats gives me trouble). I also find that speedplays are very, very easy to clip in and out of and I have not fallen as a result of failure to unclip since I started using speedplay. 15 years now. Note, I rode regular cleats for about 7 years before I started using speedplay and I did have a few wipeouts with them. I also had a rather spectacular slow mo tip over with sneakers and toe-clips when I was younger, so nothing is fool proof.

One caveat about speedplay cleats - they're metal and feel "slippery" on asphalt when you put your foot down. Traction can be an issue on some surfaces, and they are pretty unpleasant to walk around in. I got a set of keeponcovers which addressed that for me. That's one of the appeals of the various mountain cleat systems. The cleat is recessed in the shoe so you don't have traction problems when you put your foot down. Plastic cleats like the shimano variety also seem to be less problematic in that regard, but they do wear out more quickly.