I'm the dude who posted about buying the Kona Kula Deluxe earlier this week. Well, I'm picking her up on Saturday. Can't even wait.

The bike comes stock with spd pedals. I'm comfortable using them -- I use them on my touring bike and at (gasp) spinning class. However, I don't have a ton of experience mountain biking (and no experience whatsoever with front suspension) and I'm not sure starting out on clipless is a great idea. Thoughts?

If you think it's a bad idea, what would you suggest I grab at the store when I'm there? (Think orange.