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There are some that believe that fixed pedals (in the correct posn of = course) help prevent knee
injuries Cycling Joe <
[email protected]> wrote in message =
news:[email protected]...
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 protected] (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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</PRE> <BLOCKQUOTE type=3D"cite"><PRE wrap=3D"">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
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recreational rider want float or not want float? </PRE></BLOCKQUOTE><PRE wrap=3D""><!----> No, and
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