Pedals with a lot of free float?

[duff_duffy]

Flats are beautiful

Originally Posted by bicycletricycle

Good question, 3 reasons

1. I used them for a long time and I liked them. I would like to give them another chance.

2. I like flats but I do find myself having to correct my foot position a lot.

3. Vanity. Some bikes look silly with big platform pedals on them.

4. I never liked clips and straps

[bicycletricycle]

Originally Posted by duff_duffy

Flats are beautiful

agree to disagree?

[blantonator]

Speedplay saved my knees. /endthread

[choke]

Originally Posted by Mark McM

Time ATAC pedals have a lot of float (13 or 17 degrees, depending on mounting orientation).

The 13/17 degree option on ATAC cleats is for the cleat release angle, not for float. ATACs have 5 degrees of angular float and 6mm of lateral float.

In practice the 13/17 angle does give you some extra rotation but the springs push back against the cleat so it's not 'free' float.

[rustychisel]

I see my mate BdaGhisallo has been here, thinking along much the same lines as I.

I was going to suggest Time RXS or Keywin for the size of the cleat (both big, flat and good for avoiding hotspots). RXS has good rotational float. It may seem counter-intuitive, but Keywin may be worth trying, because they have about the best engagement and retention you can find. If your foot moves this can be critical.

Importantly, Keywins cleat and pedal body lock together; there is no float. The float comes from the pedal bodies ability to pivot on the pedal spindle. It can be constrained by adding wedges within the pedal body. It sounds curious yet feels entirely natural.

Good luck with your quest.