Originally Posted by
Niloc
Clipless are really no big deal, I guess I can understand the fear, but actually I can't. It took me half a short ride to figure my first pair out. They actually make cycling easier. Just go start on a quiet residential street or parking lot until you get the hang of it. I recommend SPDs as well. The M324s Dudelsack recommends are also platforms so no biggie if you have trouble engaging, you're on a platform pedal anyways, but I would commit and go for a set of double-sided SPDs. The M520 are the cheapest and work great, if you want more of a platform get the M530s. Double-sided are great for beginners or anyone, because you just step down, you don't have to worry about if the pedal is aligned correctly or try to spin it around etc.
+1 on the double sided SPDs, that's how I started and still have them on my hybrid and newer CX. I put Look Keo 2 Maxs on my road bike and it took some getting used to. At first I found it difficult after I stop and start going again to the flip the pedal to the right side so I could clip in. After a while though, piece of cake