if your not sure about the clipless thing.......try some wellgo pedals. they have a bunch of different ones and they can be pretty cheap. that way if you like em you can always upgrade em. i have a pair of m17's and i love em so far. havent had a need for the platform on the other side yet but for the $40 cdn on sale i aint complainin lol. one thing i found is ask your lbs for some shimano cleats. i found they made a difference..... the generic ones werent as smooth in and out. happy go clipless...lol i dont think i'd ever go back.