is there such a thing as TOO MUCH FLOAT?

[Batbike]

can you have too much float in your pedals? I have heard about not having enough float and causing knee problems, but can the same thing be said for too much float? THANKS! :confused:

[salsabike]

Yes--some people's knees need float, others have pain till they switch to no-float. Varies with the particular knee needs, so to speak.

[aicabsolut]

Yep. Depends on the person, though. Some people need zero float.

[velogirl]

Absolutely! I've found that less experienced riders haven't developed the musculature to support their knees and hips in a neutral position with too much float. This can lead to serious knee and hip pain. So while many folks sing the praises of float for those with less-than-perfect knees, it's not always the answer.