Originally Posted by
jfranci3
You don't want ZERO float, you want something without free float, that rapidly ramps up the spring rate. You might like road pedals more because of the flat back as well as Speedplay road pedals that you can lock down. I didn't like the feel of crank bros in any case.
Usually the float is controlled by the cleat. I don't think ANY MTB cleat is wide enough to feel like you have zero float. I'd borrow a set of someone's shimano road cleat /pedal with the flat back side and start there. Maybe you can try it at the LBS.
I run zero float (and I mean ZERO float) on my road bike, and it works extremely well for me. I initially used my road pedals/shoes on my gravel bike, but quickly realized that it was not a very wise idea...thus the MTB setup.
I'm really struggling with them right now, but I guess it's just something that I'll have to learn to live with.