Originally Posted by
MRT2
My suggestion is the Shimano M324. SPD on one side, flat pedal on the other. OP can clip in on one side, ride the flat pedal on the other side. And once she masters clipless, always has the option of going back to flat pedals should the need arise.
+1. My wife and I both use these. We ride in congested city areas to get to trails and roads so we get a mix of stop and go and cruising. I rarely use the flats and could probably just switch to a regular pedal but don't see that much advantage so stick with the current setup. My wife frequently rides the flats and loves these pedals.