Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal axle, a main pedal body, a first cleat securing member and a first biasing member. The main pedal body is rotatably supported on the pedal axle. The first cleat securing member is pivotally coupled relative to the main pedal body about a first pivot axis between a clamping position and a release position. The first biasing member biases the first cleat securing member toward the clamping position. The first biasing member is supported on the main pedal body at a distance farther from a center longitudinal axis of the pedal axle than the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal can include a pedal body configured to rotate about a spindle. The pedal can also include one or more bearing systems to reduce friction between the pedal body and the spindle. The spindle can act as the inner bearing race for one or more of the bearing systems. A bearing body can act as the outer bearing race for one or more of the bearing systems.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal axle, a main pedal body, a first cleat securing member and a first biasing member. The main pedal body is rotatably supported on the pedal axle. The first cleat securing member is pivotally coupled relative to the main pedal body about a first pivot axis between a clamping position and a release position. The first biasing member biases the first cleat securing member toward the clamping position. The first biasing member is supported on the main pedal body at a distance farther from a center longitudinal axis of the pedal axle than the first pivot axis.

Abstract: A novel bike shoe (and related methods of use and fabrication) and bike shoe/pedal system that allows the rider to either slide their foot in and out of the shoe while it remains attached to the pedal or mount/dismount from the pedal while wearing the shoe.

Abstract: A foot cradle apparatus of a muscle training device is provided, having a foot cradle with a tread and a side wall at least partially limiting the tread, and a fixation unit for fixing a human foot in the foot cradle. A foot fixation unit that is simple to handle and has small dimensions and a low weight is created in that the fixation unit is formed as a lockable, pivotable bracket, whose pivot bearing has a pivot axis oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the foot cradle and is provided in a compact bearing unit which is connected fixedly at least indirectly to the foot cradle and which is attached to an inner side wall, close to the inner side of a patient's foot, of the foot cradle and is connected fixedly to the tread via the inner side wall.

Abstract: The link plate includes fastening holes (14) under the sole of a cyclist's shoe, a front attachment member (5) suitable for cooperating with a front attachment member of an automatic cycle pedal, and a rear attachment member suitable for cooperating with a rear attachment member of the pedal to grip the plate between the front and rear attachment members of the pedal which bear against a front gripping surface (9) and a rear gripping surface (15, 15?) on the front (10), respectively rear (16), rim of the plate (1). At least one of the front and rear gripping surfaces is divided into a plurality of parts by a notch (21, 21?) extending through the entire thickness of the link plate, forming therein an opening for evacuating mud penetrating into an interstice formed between the sole of the shoe and the front (5) and rear (11) attachment members of the plate.

Abstract: An automatic pedal for bicycles comprising a main body provided with means for its pivoting along an axis to a pedal crank, the main body comprising a compartment arranged to abuttingly house a first portion of a cleat associated with a shoe of a cyclist, and a coupling element pivoted to the main body and spring loaded, adapted to cooperate with a second portion of said cleat to removable fix, together with said compartment, the cleat to the main body, in which said compartment comprises at least one first and one second seat arranged to alternatively abuttingly receive said first portion of the cleat, the first seat being closer to the axis of said pivotal means than the second seat, such that the cyclist is able to choose where to abuttingly position the cleat, hence adjusting the position of the shoe relative to the pivotal axis.

Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle includes an axial rod, a pedal body and two fastening assemblies which are mounted on the pedal body. The pedal body is assembled to the axial rod and having an upper portion and a bottom portion, and a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member and the second locking member are both located between the upper portion and the bottom portion. The two fastening assemblies are assembled to the first locking member and the second locking member respectively. Under this arrangement, each fastening assembly is assembled to the pedal body directly rather than be assembled to a further pedal as the prior art, so that the pedal for a bicycle of the present invention is lighter than the conventional pedal.

Abstract: Safety bicycle pedal, particularly for mountain bikes, comprising a body (1) mounted such that it can rotate about a pedal spindle, and which has, on at least one face of the pedal, a front clip arrangement (5a) and a rear clip arrangement, at least one of the front or rear clip arrangements being able to move and capable of being moved, against the action of at least one elastic return means, each moving clip arrangement being formed of a bow and mounted such that it can pivot relative to the pedal body; the elastic return means (Ea) of the moving clip arrangement (5a) runs transversely to the pedal spindle (2) and one of its ends collaborates with the moving clip arrangement (5a) of one face, its other end collaborating with the pedal body (1) equipped with the other clip arrangement (14a) of that same face of the pedal; the elastic return means of each face preferably consists of one or more flexing leaves (20a), particularly made of composite material.

Abstract: The pedal assembly includes a pedal and a cleat. The pedal has a spindle portion, a front portion with a front engagement member, a rear portion and a rear engagement member movably coupled to the rear portion. The cleat has a front engagement end and a rear engagement end. A front edge of the spindle portion is formed with a V-shaped positioning side. A U-shaped pad is attached under the front engagement end. Two legs of the pad are protrudent from the bottom of the cleat, and ends of the legs are separately formed with two abutment surfaces. The abutment surfaces abut against the positioning side.

Abstract: Bicycle pedal with safety fixing comprising a pedal body (1) rotatably mounted on an axle (2) and, on one face of the pedal body, a mechanism (A) for attachment of a cleat adapted to be fixed to the bottom of a shoe, this mechanism comprising first attachment means (3) and second attachment means (4) situated on either side of the axle of the pedal, one of the attachment means consisting of a hoop (5) that is virtually fixed relative to the pedal body o while the other attachment means (3) are mobile and can be moved against a return spring in a direction substantially orthogonal to the axle of the pedal to clamp the cleat or release it the hoop (5) has a lug (6a, 6b) at each of its two ends, each lug having passed through it and being supported by at least one spring axle (7a, 7b) mounted in the pedal body, which spring axle also supports is the mobile attachment means (3).

Abstract: The pedal assembly includes a pedal and a cleat. The pedal has a spindle portion, a front portion with a front engagement member, a rear portion and a rear engagement member movably coupled to the rear portion. The cleat has a front engagement end and a rear engagement end. A front edge of the spindle portion is formed with a V-shaped positioning side. A U-shaped pad is attached under the front engagement end. Two legs of the pad are protrudent from the bottom of the cleat, and ends of the legs are separately formed with two abutment surfaces. The abutment surfaces abut against the positioning side.

Abstract: The automatic cycle pedal includes a pedal body (2) mounted to rotate on a pedal axis (3) and provided with a front member (5) for engaging an attachment member fixed under the sole of a shoe of a cyclist, and a rear member (6) for retaining the attachment member. The automatic pedal (1) also includes primary support surfaces (8) provided on the pedal body (2) and used simultaneously with auxiliary support surfaces (10) provided on a support cage (9) arranged around the pedal body (2) while giving access to the front and rear members (5, 6). The support cage (9) is mounted removably on the pedal body (2) using link elements (11) so as to allow the automatic pedal with support cage with auxiliary support surfaces to be converted into an ordinary automatic pedal without support cage and vice versa.

Abstract: An adjustable magnetic binding system used for attaching a shoe to a bicycle pedal. The magnetic element is integrated into the bicycle pedal in such a manner as to exert attractive forces to the shoe, which contains a shoe piece. The pedal may contain a variety of differently shaped, sized, or number of magnets, which may be retained within the pedal by a protective layer of material. These variables can be easily modified to suit the rider's skill level and desired attractive force to the pedal. The shoe is further secured onto the pedal by means of a retaining system. The shoe is readily removed by the rider with a natural rotation of the foot, which breaks the attractive force.

Abstract: This automatic bicycle pedal comprises a pedal body (2) equipped at a first end (5) with first attachment means (7) and at a second end (6) with second attachment means (10), an elastically deformable lever (8) bearing the second attachment means and capable of being deformed between a first position of holding a cleat fixed to the underside of a shoe between the first and second attachment means, and a deformed second position allowing the cleat to be attached and detached in respect of attachment and detachment movements. The deformable lever comprises at least one first deformable zone (12) that can be deformed during attachment and detachment movements and at least one second deformable zone (13) that can be deformed during one of the said attachment and detachment movements, the said first and second zones having different stiffnesses.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal with automatic engagement and disengagement includes a body (2) rotatable on a pedal axle (3) with: a front abutment (4) cooperating with a conjugate abutment surface (5) provided on a cleat (6) fixed to the sole of a shoe; a retaining member (9) rotatable about a geometrical axis (A) parallel to that of the pedal, adapted to be pressed against the cleat by a flexing element (B, 15) to attach the cleat to the pedal, one end (15a) of the flexing element being immobilized against the body (2), the other end (15b) being in bearing engagement against the retaining member. The articulation axle of the retaining member (9) includes a rod (13) that extends transversely under the flexing element (B, 15), which is in bearing engagement on said articulation axle, the flexing element functioning in flexion at three points.

Abstract: A bicycle clipless pedal includes a pedal, a locking sheet pivotally mounted on the pedal, and a plastic elastomer located between the pedal and the locking sheet. The pedal has a first clipless end extending therefrom. The locking sheet has a second first clipless end extending therefrom opposite to the first clipless end. A clipping space is defined between the first clipless end and the second clipless end. The elastomer has one end abutting against the pedal and the other end abutting against the locking sheet.

Abstract: A snap block structure for racing type bicycle shoes includes a hard snapping plate, and a soft anti-skid pad mounted on the snapping plate. Thus, the snap block structure has an anti-skid pad mounted on the snapping plate to provide an anti-skid effect when touching the ground. In addition, the anti-skid pad is combined with the snapping plate rigidly and stably, thereby enhancing the strength of the snap block structure.

Abstract: A racing pedal for a track bicycle includes a pedal body, a clamping unit and a primary strap. The pedal body has a first end, a second end and an axle near the first end. The clamping unit is movably attached to the first end of the pedal body and pivotable against the axle between a clamping position for engaging a shoe cleat and a releasing position. The clamping unit has a pulling portion and a clamping portion wherein the pulling portion is farther from the second end of the pedal body than the clamping portion is, and when the clamping unit pivots on the axle, upward tilt of the pulling portion makes the clamping portion point downward. The primary strap is positioned in the pulling portion for being looped to receive the shoe.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal, comprising a pedal body; a shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end rotatably coupled to a middle portion of said pedal body, said second end at inner side adapted to be coupled to a bicycle crank arm; a L-shaped device, comprising a shorter portion, a bend, and a longer portion, said longer portion lengthwise slidably connect to an inner side portion of said pedal body, cross widthwise of said pedal body, while said shorter portion at rear extending form inner side toward an direction opposite to inner side; and an elastic means having a first end connect to a middle portion of said L-shaped device, and a second end connect to a portion of said pedal body.

Abstract: A platform upon which a humans foot can be placed has an upper and a lower surface, distal and proximal ends respectively corresponding to the toes and heel of the humans foot, and a ridge extending approximately vertically from the platforms upper surface around the perimeter of the proximal end of the platform to aid in retaining the humans heel at the proximal position of the platform when positioned on the upper surface of the platform. Associated with the platform is a distal plate adjustably connected to the distal region of the lower surface of the platform.

Abstract: A retention and release mechanism for use on clipless bicycle pedals employed to achieve a mechanical advantage in the retention and release of shoe clip adapters and toe clips and other adapters. A preferred embodiment of the mechanism fits within existing clipless pedals, thus replacing existing rear retainers, and comprises a means by which it is affixed to the clipless pedal, a cleat retaining formation, a spring actuator and a specialized rearward extending spar. The cleat retaining formation has a special surface which facilitates entering a clip adapter or toe clip into retention mode. Release mode is effectuated by pressure on the spar which then engages the spring actuator to open the cleat retaining formation. The mechanism may be used on any type of clipless pedal and with any type of cleat adapter.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprises a pedal axle, a main pedal body, a coupling mechanism and a cleat movement restricting member. The main pedal body is rotatably supported on the pedal axle. The coupling mechanism includes a first cleat securing member and a second cleat securing member. The first cleat securing member is configured to be coupled to a front portion of a cleat. The second cleat securing member is configured to be coupled a rear portion of the cleat. The cleat movement restricting member is configured to restrict movement of the cleat in at least one direction between a frontward direction and a rearward direction. The cleat movement restricting member is further configured and arranged relative to the coupling mechanism such that the cleat movement restricting member guides the cleat during a cleat disengagement operation in which the cleat detaches from the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal can include a pedal body configured to rotate about a spindle. The pedal can also include one or more bearing systems to reduce friction between the pedal body and the spindle. The spindle can act as the inner bearing race for one or more of the bearing systems. A bearing body can act as the outer bearing race for one or more of the bearing systems.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal has a pedal spindle, a pedal body and a step-in cleat engagement structure. The pedal body includes a tubular mounting portion rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle. The tubular mounting portion includes a center tube section that has a widthwise dimension and a lengthwise dimension as measured from the center spindle axis to an outside surface of the center tube section along reference planes that are substantially perpendicular to each other. The widthwise dimension is substantially perpendicular to a cleat pedaling force direction applied to the pedal spindle, as viewed along in a direction of the center spindle axis. The outside surface of the center tube section has an overall transverse cross sectional shape that includes a generally convex arc that extends a majority of the outside surface of the center tube section on a side of the reference plane that faces the cleat engagement structure.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal forming in a central portion thereof a hollow portion; an axle unit movably received in the hollow portion and including a central axle and self-lubricating bearings fit to the central axle and respectively located at opposite ends of the hollow portion; and an abrasion resistant unit mounted to an end of the central axle. As such, the axle unit is coupled to a bicycle, so that when a rider applies a force to the pedal for pedaling operation, the abrasion resistant unit helps protecting the pedal from abrasion and wear induced by direct contact and thereby extends the life space.

Abstract: A wrench for handling a fastener, involving an elongated member with a proximal end and a distal end, a step pad being disposed proximate the elongated member proximal end and for providing additional torque, and an adapter being disposed proximate the elongated member distal end. The adapter may include an element, such as a socket member and a ratchet member. The elongated member distal end may include a tool member.

Abstract: A pedal structure of a bicycle includes a retaining assembly having an arcuate engaging tab, a limiting piece mounted, and a pushing block, the limiting piece including a groove attached thereon, the pedal including an arcuate hook disposed on a front side thereof, an aperture mounted on a middle section thereof, a chamber fixed on a rear side thereof, the chamber including two slots attached on top ends of two sides thereof respectively, a defining plane formed on an upper side thereof, and two peripheral plates arranged on the two sides thereof individually, the adjusting member including a rotating disc and a stem having a recess, and an eccentric opening communicating with the recess, the recess includes a tee locking member having a vent, two sliding projections, and a protrusion, and a shank being inserted to the eccentric opening and the vents to be retained in the recess.

Abstract: A bicycle clipless pedal includes a pedal, a locking sheet pivotally mounted on the pedal, and a plastic elastomer located between the pedal and the locking sheet. The pedal has a first clipless end extending therefrom. The locking sheet has a second first clipless end extending therefrom opposite to the first clipless end. A clipping space is defined between the first clipless end and the second clipless end. The elastomer has one end abutting against the pedal and the other end abutting against the locking sheet.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal with adjuster includes a pedal and at least one adjuster mounted in the pedal. The pedal has at least one buckling frame pivotally mounted thereon. Each buckling frame has a spindle passing through the pedal and the buckling frame. The at least one buckling frame has at least one elastomer mounted therein. Each adjuster has a head formed on one end thereof and a first threaded portion formed on the other end thereof. Each adjuster has a second threaded portion formed between the first threaded portion and the head. A threaded direction of the first threaded portion is opposite to that of the second threaded portion. A block portion is screwed on the second threaded portion and a position member is screwed on the first threaded portion.

Abstract: A clipless pedal with a modularized engagement mechanism for detachably securing with the cleat on a rider's shoe is disclosed. The engagement structure includes a fixing seat, an annular frame, a depressor, two torsion springs, a shaft and a regulator bolt. The fixing seat is pivotally connected on the annular frame by inserting the shaft. The two torsion springs are put around the shaft. The depressor has a threaded hole in which the regulator bolt screws. By rotating the regulator bolt, the depressor can be linearly moved. Two ends of each the torsion separately bear against the fixing seat and depressor. The annular frame can be swung relative to the fixing seat when it is forced and restored by the torque from the torsion springs when it is not forced. The torque of the torsion springs can be regulated by linear movement of the depressor. The engagement mechanism can be fastened on a pedal body to form a clipless pedal.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal body having a spindle on the middle and two side frames at two opposite sides; a toe clip having a curved, flexible clip body, a through hole located on the top side for the insertion of a toe strap that is mounted in the pedal body and a mounting block located on the bottom side and movably connected to one side frame of the pedal body; and a supplementary device movably connected to the other side frame of the pedal body and having a guide face curving in direction away from the toe clip.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a first cleat engagement member, a second cleat engagement member and a pivot structure. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle. The first cleat engagement member is disposed on the pedal body at a first location. The second cleat engagement member is disposed on the pedal body at a second location that is spaced from the first location. At least one of the first and second cleat engagement members is movably mounted relative to the pedal body between a release position and an engagement position. The pivot structure is disposed on the pedal body at a third location that is disposed between the first and second locations of the first and second cleat engagement members.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a first cleat engagement member and a positioning member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle. The cleat engagement member is movably mounted to the pedal body between a release position and an engagement position. The positioning member is movably coupled relative to the pedal body between a first position and a second position. The positioning member moves the first cleat engagement member to the release position while the positioning member is moving from the second position to the first position. The positioning member moves the first cleat engagement member to the engagement position while the positioning member is moving from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a cleat engagement member and an actuation member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle. The cleat engagement member is movably mounted relative to the pedal body between a release position and an engagement position. The cleat engagement member is biased towards the release position. The actuation member is mechanically connected to the cleat engagement member. The actuation member is movably mounted relative to the pedal body from a first position to a second position such that the actuation member moves the cleat engagement member from the release position to the engagement position.

Abstract: An improved pedal/cleat assembly includes a cleat that can be releasably secured to a pedal assembly without the need to contact the sole of a rider's shoe. The cleat is configured to include forward and rearward projections, as well as inward and outward feet, and the pedal assembly is configured to include a spindle, a main pedal body mounted on the spindle, and a cleat support base mounted on the main pedal body. The cleat support base includes inward and outward pads configured to support the cleat's inward and outward feet, and it mounts forward and rearward cleat retainers configured to receive and secure the forward and rearward cleat projections. A spring-bias device yieldably biases the forward and rearward cleat retainers toward each other. The pedal/cleat assembly thereby is configured such that the cleat can be secured to the pedal assembly without the need to contact any portion of the shoe sole.

Abstract: A multipurpose pedal includes a spindle assembly and a pedal pivotally assembled with the spindle assembly. The spindle assembly includes a spindle adapting to assemble with a bicycle crank and a tube sleeved on the spindle. The pedal includes a first frame and a second frame mounted in the first frame. Multiple stubs are mounted between the first frame and the second frame. The multiple stubs are replaceable for providing multipurpose.

Abstract: This automatic bicycle pedal comprises a pedal body (2) equipped at a first end (5) with first attachment means (7) and at a second end (6) with second attachment means (10), an elastically deformable lever (8) bearing the second attachment means and capable of being deformed between a first position of holding a cleat fixed to the underside of a shoe between the first and second attachment means, and a deformed second position allowing the cleat to be attached and detached in respect of attachment and detachment movements. The deformable lever comprises at least one first deformable zone (12) that can be deformed during attachment and detachment movements and at least one second deformable zone (13) that can be deformed during one of the said attachment and detachment movements, the said first and second zones having different stiffnesses.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for making a clamping member of a clipless pedal includes steps of: providing a mold for the clamping member, wherein the mold is formed with a mold cavity; placing a spring-driven adjusting bar into the mold such that at least one part of the spring-driven adjusting bar is positioned in the mold cavity; injecting a material for the clamping member into the mold cavity so that the material is molded in the mold cavity to fixedly incorporate the spring-driven adjusting bar; and removing the molded clamping member from the mold to present the clamping member with the spring-driven adjusting bar to be used in a clipless pedal.

Abstract: A cycling shoe comprises a shoe upper and a shoe sole. The shoe sole is provided with at least one magnetic plate, so that the cycling shoe can be magnetically attracted to a bicycle pedal including magnetic elements. The shoe sole is further provided with stopping blocks to be engaged in the bicycle pedal, preventing the cycling shoe from sliding relative to the bicycle pedal. By such arrangements, the cycling shoe has the advantages of being easy to slide out, stable engagement, and labor-saving.

Abstract: An ergonomic bicycle pedal with removable platform comprises a pedal axle configured to receive a pedal body A socket extends integrally from the underside of the removable platform. A front hook and a rear hook extend integrally from the underside of the platform with the front hook configured and sized to engage a front channel and a rear hook configured and sized to engage a rear channel. Both the front and the rear channels are configured to allow rotational movement along two axes by having the socket moving on top of the ball and having the front hook moving within the front channel and the rear hook moving within the rear channel.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention comprise devices, systems, components, and methods for use with bicycle pedals. For example, implementations of the invention provide a bicycle pedal system that efficiently and easily allows a cyclist to securely engage an engagement assembly located on the spindle with a cleat. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide an engagement assembly with an inside grabber and an outside grabber. The inside grabber and outside grabber are easily guided to come into contact with protrusions located on the cleat such that the engagement assembly securely engages the cleat, thus allowing a cyclist to take advantage of both down-strokes and up-strokes, while at the same time providing an easy and efficient way for the cyclist to engage the pedals.

Abstract: An inner side upper foot coupling device for a bicycle pedal is provided made of a cylindrical rod. The coupling device has a middle portion that is U-shaped, two poles having different lengths connected to the middle portion and bases connecting to the poles for attachment to a bicycle pedal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detachable mechanism of bicycle pedal and locking shoe, wherein a magnetic absorber is set on the bicycle pedal in collaboration with an adsorbed unit on the bottom of the locking shoe, enabling easy coupling or disengagement; meanwhile, the bottom of the locking shoe is provided with a -shaped groove mating with the frame of the bicycle pedal, so that the locking shoe can be coupled with the bicycle pedal more stably and robustly; moreover, an oblique surface is formed on the same lateral wall of two channels of the groove, such that the locking shoe can be more easily mated with the bicycle pedal in an oblique angle; furthermore, marks are printed on the inner edge of the locking shoe corresponding to two channels of -shaped groove, enabling rapid coupling by the beginners.

Abstract: A restraining system is configured to secure and release a rider's footwear to a vehicle footrest in response to inputs to a control interface. The vehicle is typically a motorcycle or bicycle. In the case of a motorcycle, a rider's boot is restrained to a motorcycle foot peg by the action of a restraining device. Exemplary restraining device embodiments include an electromagnet or a mechanical latch. The control interface may be located on the motorcycle handlebar or on the rider's helmet. The rider can provide the inputs directly to the control interface. Alternatively, the inputs may be received from a wireless source.

Abstract: A pedal structure of a bicycle includes a retaining assembly having an arcuate engaging tab, a limiting piece mounted, and a pushing block, the limiting piece including a groove attached thereon, the pedal including an arcuate hook disposed on a front side thereof, an aperture mounted on a middle section thereof, a chamber fixed on a rear side thereof, the chamber including two slots attached on top ends of two sides thereof respectively, a defining plane formed on an upper side thereof, and two peripheral plates arranged on the two sides thereof individually, the adjusting member including a rotating disc and a stem having a recess, and an eccentric opening communicating with the recess, the recess includes a tee locking member having a vent, two sliding projections, and a protrusion, and a shank being inserted to the eccentric opening and the vents to be retained in the recess.

Abstract: A shoe positioning plate has a shoe facing side surface, a sole surface and a shoe positioning member. The sole surface is configured to be a part of a shoe sole when the shoe facing side surface is attached the shoe sole. The shoe positioning member includes at least one abutment disposed on an opposite side of the shoe positioning plate from the shoe facing side surface and extending in an elongated direction of a shoe when the shoe positioning plate is attached the shoe sole.

Abstract: An inner side upper foot coupling device for a bicycle pedal is provided made of a cylindrical rod. The coupling device has a middle portion that is U-shaped, two poles having different lengths connected to the middle portion and bases connecting to the poles for attachment to a bicycle pedal.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a torsion system constructed of a material and configured to allow, in a pre-selected manner, rotation of a forefoot portion of the article of footwear relative to a rearfoot portion of the article of footwear about a longitudinal axis of the article while substantially precluding bending in an intermediate portion thereof.

Abstract: A clipless bicycle pedal employing a clamping mechanism which engages a binding plate on the bottom of a rider's shoe. The clamping mechanism includes two units which pivot about the same axis to engage the binding plate and which may share a biasing mechanism. The pivot axis maybe the same axis as the pedal shaft. The overall structure of the preferred embodiment provides a clipless pedal which is lightweight and easy to assembly and maintain.