Eggbeater Pedals

[VeloVT]

Neither Eggbeaters nor Candies have any float. There are two release angles depending on how you set up the cleat - 15 or 20 degrees - and both pedals not only take the same cleat, they have the same clip in/clip out/release design.

What you may be calling "float" is the release angle or worn cleats. Try changing your cleats more often for less play between shoe and pedal.

Per the manual, eggbeaters have six degrees of rotational float.

(Documentation can be downloaded here: http://www.crankbrothers.com/support/faq_eggbeater.php. The Crank Bros site is easy on the eyes but kind of minimalist regarding information).

They are definitely "skatier" feeling than my Ultegra pedals and they have been since they were new. I guess YMMV?

[VeloVT]

I would add -- my subjective impression is that Eggbeaters feel as though they require less force to get out of than Shimano Ultegra or Dura Ace pedals require, even when the Shimano pedals are set at the easiest tension.

[SadieKate]

Per the manual, eggbeaters have six degrees of rotational float.

(Documentation can be downloaded here: http://www.crankbrothers.com/support/faq_eggbeater.php. The Crank Bros site is easy on the eyes but kind of minimalist regarding information).

Huh, I don't think they admitted to this originally. I totally agree your opinion on the web site.

Still, brand new cleats don't move as much as worn cleats. When the shoe/pedal interface gets sloppy, replace the cleats.