Just understand that the type of cleats you buy now will probably be with you for a LONG LONG time. Once you get used to a cleat, you invest in shoes, pedals, cleats, and you'll find that switching costs are high and you'll be riding them for 20 years. So pick carefully. I ride SPD's. My friend wants me to use Time. Switching would cost >250 for pedals, shoes, cleats, and new socks, plus that new set of tires, and a replacement front derraileur.