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What the h+++ is float?

Vwalton · 2003-03-07T06:00:53+00:00

I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?

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Published: 7 March 2003
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Original author: Vwalton
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Vwalton
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7 March 2003, 06:00 UTC #1

I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot
about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some
insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?

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Sparhawk
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7 March 2003, 07:16 UTC #2

(vwalton) said:
I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot
about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some
insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?
No, and you probably don't need pedals either.
Sparhawk

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Cycling Joe
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7 March 2003, 07:16 UTC #3

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Such an informative answer you gave sparhawk.
When choosing a clipless pedal system you'll want to consider float, and the type of float:
recentering or non-recentering. "During the pedal stroke, feet follow their natural path,
eliminating knee strain. Float improves pedaling efficiency by coaching you to a smoother pedal
stroke. Some pedal systems use recentering float in which a spring centering action forces your feet
into an unnatural riding position. Non-recentering, or "free float" allows your feet to find the
most comfortable station."
Sparhawk said:
(vwalton) said:
I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot
about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some
insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?
No, and you probably don't need pedals either.
Sparhawk
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Such an informative answer you gave sparhawk.<br> <br> When choosing a clipless pedal system you'll
want to consider float, and the type of float: recentering or non-recentering. "During the pedal
stroke, feet follow their natural path, eliminating knee strain. Float improves pedaling efficiency
by coaching you to a smoother pedal stroke. Some pedal systems use recentering float in which a
spring centering action forces your feet into an unnatural riding position. Non-recentering, or
"free float" allows your feet to find the most comfortable station."<br> <br> <br> <br> Sparhawk
wrote:<br> <blockquote type="cite" cite="[email hidden]"> <pre
wrap="">On 6 Mar 2003 21:31:26 -0800, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href=""][email hidden]">[email hidden]</a> (vwalton) wrote:
</pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my
first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that
tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational
rider want float or not want float? </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""> No, and you probably
don't need pedals either.
Sparhawk </pre> </blockquote> <br> </body> </html>
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Rathay
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7 March 2003, 08:46 UTC #4

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Such an informative answer you gave sparhawk.
When choosing a clipless pedal system you'll want to consider float, = and the type of float:
recentering or non-recentering. "During the pedal = stroke, feet follow their natural path,
eliminating knee strain. Float = improves pedaling efficiency by coaching you to a smoother pedal
stroke. = Some pedal systems use recentering float in which a spring centering = action forces
your feet into an unnatural riding position. = Non-recentering, or "free float" allows your feet
to find the most = comfortable station."
Sparhawk wrote:
On 6 Mar 2003 21:31:26 -0800, [email hidden] (vwalton) wrote:
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I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot
about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some
insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?
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No, and you probably don't need pedals either.
Sparhawk
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Ewoud Dronkert
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7 March 2003, 13:31 UTC #5

vwalton said:
Subject: What the h+++ is float?
This is the internet, you can say "heck".
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also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want to ask about his very low-milage recreational
problems on rbr?
No.

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Jay Hill
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7 March 2003, 13:31 UTC #6

vwalton said:
I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot
about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate some
insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?
sheldonbrown.comgloss e f.html

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Vwalton
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8 March 2003, 01:22 UTC #7

Jay Hill <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
Quoted message said:
vwalton said:
I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a lot
about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd appreciate
some insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not want float?
sheldonbrown.comgloss e f.html
Finally, an answer. "A property of a clipless pedal system that allows the rider to rotate the foot
within limits, as opposed to a fixed cleat which holds the shoe at a fixed angle in the yaw plane"
Thank you Jay.
And for Ewoud, or whatever the "heck" your name is, the MOMENT I think I have achieved sufficient
mastery of this sport to post a friendly question in this elite company, I will be sure to ask
permission first. Pardon my presumption.
Sheesh.

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Mike S.
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8 March 2003, 01:41 UTC #8

"vwalton" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:
Jay Hill <[email hidden]> wrote in message

news:<[email hidden]>...
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
vwalton said:
I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a
lot about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd
appreciate some insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not
want float?
sheldonbrown.comgloss e f.html
Finally, an answer. "A property of a clipless pedal system that allows the rider to rotate the
foot within limits, as opposed to a fixed cleat which holds the shoe at a fixed angle in the
yaw plane"
Thank you Jay.
And for Ewoud, or whatever the "heck" your name is, the MOMENT I think I have achieved sufficient
mastery of this sport to post a friendly question in this elite company, I will be sure to ask
permission first. Pardon my presumption.
Sheesh.
Welcome to rbr!
Mike

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Kurgan Gringion
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8 March 2003, 03:41 UTC #9

"vwalton" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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And for Ewoud, or whatever the "heck" your name is,
Ewoud is from The Netherlands, one of the cradles of bike racing.
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the MOMENT I think I have achieved sufficient mastery of this sport to post a friendly question in
this elite company, I will be sure to ask permission first.
That would be a good idea.
have a nice day,
Kurgan Gringioni

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Ken McKisson
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8 March 2003, 19:41 UTC #10

lesson number one for RBR... grow a skin.
"vwalton" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...
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Jay Hill <[email hidden]> wrote in message

news:<[email hidden]>...
Quoted message said:
Quoted message said:
vwalton said:
I'm a very new newbie to riding and I'm buying my first set of pedals / shoes. I'm reading a
lot about "float" but can't find any posts or FAQs that tell me what it refers to. I'd
appreciate some insight; also, would a very low-milage recreational rider want float or not
want float?
sheldonbrown.comgloss e f.html
Finally, an answer. "A property of a clipless pedal system that allows the rider to rotate the
foot within limits, as opposed to a fixed cleat which holds the shoe at a fixed angle in the
yaw plane"
Thank you Jay.
And for Ewoud, or whatever the "heck" your name is, the MOMENT I think I have achieved sufficient
mastery of this sport to post a friendly question in this elite company, I will be sure to ask
permission first. Pardon my presumption.
Sheesh.

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