Originally Posted by
wolfchild
Clipless is completely unnecessary for commuters and utility riders who stop frequently during their commutes and run a lot of errands, do shopping and do other activities which involve getting off the bike and walking.
I ride clipless on all of my bikes, mostly because I've already invested in the various shoes, pedals, neoprene booties with cleat cut-outs, etc. But I agree with what [MENTION=112025]wolfchild[/MENTION] says ^. If I were recommending a starting point for a newly commuting acquaintance, it would be simple platform sans pins.