Cleat Float Matters. Don't Choose The Wrong Cleat For Your Pedal Action!
What is the ideal cleat float for your knees and ankles? Will too much float reduce your power output and efficiency? Will too little hurt your joints? What options for cleat float are available?
Although there are notable exceptions to the rule, generally cyclists will be far better off with some float in their cleats. Different pedal systems offer cleats with different amount of float and some systems are even adjustable.
In this video I'll explain what is happening at your knee and ankle that makes it not just preferable but necessary to have some rotational freedom at the pedal, how to make a quick and easy measurement of how much your foot rotates while you pedal, and then this will give you insight into how much float you really need.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:29 What is Cleat Float?
00:53 Tri-planar Motion at the Knee and Ankle
01:27 The Knee
02:28 The Ankle
03:13 Combined Motion (Knee and Ankle)
03:47 Cleat Systems and Float Amounts
04:07 Does More Float Reduce Power?
04:45 Does Less Float Cause Injuries?
05:22 Measure Your Own Pedalling Foot Rotation
06:07 The Set Up
07:26 Cleat Installation Angle Advice
07:41 Precision Cleat Installation with the Cleat Key
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