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 Pedal float
What does "float" mean in the context of pedal reviews?
Posted by WeeWheelie a 49 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Schwinn Rocket from Bakersfield CA on 05/29/05
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  •  Re: Pedal float
    The amount of play that your foot has in the pedal while clipped in. For instance on pedals you may adjust the float on it to make it easier to clip in and out. More float equal easier escape and more movement, less foot has a tighter more locked in feeling.
    Posted by CoMo a 19 year old Racer riding a Jamis/KHS from La verne on 05/29/05
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    •  Re: Pedal float
      Your explanation is clear, thanks!
      Posted by WeeWheelie a 49 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Schwinn Rocket from Bakersfield CA on 05/30/05
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    •  Re: Pedal float
      Actually, more float does not mean easier to get in and out. Actually, on pedals that have a lot of float, it ends up being more difficult to disengage from the pedal because you have to turn your foot further to find the release point. More float allows for more range of movement without disengaging the pedals. Shimano (SPD's) pedals have pretty much the least float, and are the easiest to get out of when the tension is set properly. Eggbeaters/Candy SL's, Speedplay Frogs, etc... have more float and therefore are a bit more difficult to find the release point...but they can save your knees.
      Posted by El Jefe a 35 year old riding a V10, Blur Roadster and a CR125 from Trabuco Canyon on 05/31/05
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  •  Re: Pedal float
    More background, I recently jumped into mountain trail riding. It only required 2 rides to bust my clavicle in the worst way; for 7 weeks I've shined up my bike and a ways yet to heal. I'll be using platform pedals when riding this June and probably July. Sounds as if Shimano SPD's are the way to go when I return to 'clipping in.' There's no need for hero'ics, just want to grind up the Kern Canyon trails, take in some back country wildlife viewing, and ride down. I'll adjust those puppies tight enough to apply a smooth circular power stroke, but no more than that. The least 'float' seems to be the ticket, do you agree?
    Posted by WeeWheelie a 49 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Schwinn Rocket from Bakersfield CA on 06/05/05
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    •  Re: Pedal float
      Try the Shimano PDM-324, clipless on one side, platform on the other. That's what I used after my broken ankle healed.
      Posted by JasonLee a 28 year old Weekend Warrior from Chatsworth on 06/06/05
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