Quote Originally Posted by CorsairMac
I don't have any knee issues and was told the Speedplays could Create knee problems because of the float.
I've never heard that, and I kind of have a hard time believing it. The reason is that the pedals with float let your foot live where your body wants it to be. Of course it could be with some people that what their body says is right isn't really right. Oh well - I've been using Speedplay Frog pedals (and yes, I absolutely am using mountain bike pedals & shoes for my road bikes!) for years. I love them and my knees love them.

But what's really true is that we are all different, and each of us has to do what is right for our own body.

On the new bike front, I second the advice to test ride as many bikes as you can. And find a bike shop where they treat you with respect and where they listen to what you plan to do with the bike. Also - spending the money for a fit kit is well worth it to make sure that the bike fits properly and that it is set up properly for you.

--- Denise