Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle is disclosed. The pedal for a bicycle comprises a case which can rotate about a spindle; a top plate which is connected to the case by a pivot shaft and can rotate about the pivot shaft; a displacement generating assembly which is disposed in the case and is connected to the case and the top plate so as to generate displacement according to the rotation of the top plate; and a sensing unit which is connected to the displacement generating assembly so as to sense the displacement.

Abstract: A pedal comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a magnet have a portion located within the housing and a portion extending outside of the housing; and (c) a hall effect sensor connected to or located within the housing and configured to measurement movement, rate of movement, or both of the pedal.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a pedal for use on a device such as a bicycle or stationary bicycle are provided. A pedal may include a pedal body member having an internal cavity. The pedal may include an axle having a shaft adapted to extend into the internal cavity. The pedal body member may be adapted for transverse or side-to-side rotatable movement relative to a longitudinal axis of the axle shaft. The pedal body member may be self-centering and include one or more springs (such as coil, leaf, cantilever, torsion, etc., for example) to apply force to move the pedal body member toward a home or resting position relative to the axle shaft. The pedal may be adapted so that the user's foot can be placed on either a top surface or a bottom surface of the pedal body member.

Abstract: An integrally formed bearing free pedal includes a central axle and a pedal body. The pedal body has a rotation axis, and is provided with an axle bore formed along the rotation axis. The central axle has an installation portion and an opposite combination portion. The central axle and the pedal body are integrally molded. The combination portion is disposed in the axle bore. A rotation gap is formed between the periphery of the central axle and the axle bore, so as to allow the central axle to rotate with respect to the pedal body along the rotation axis. Thus, the pedal has no bearings and other related components, so as to be structurally simple, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.

Abstract: A shaft characterized by its length to diameter ratio being less than about 1.75 having a drive connection at one end where the wall thickness of the shaft is selected to be thick enough to avoid ellipticalization strain error in torsional measurement of less than 5%. One specific application is for a crankset spindle that can be used to measure a cyclist right, left, and total leg torque.

Abstract: An automatic cycle pedal includes a pedal body (1) rotatably mounted on a pedal axle (2). The pedal body (1) includes attachment means (3, 4) for attaching a retaining plate fixed to the bottom of a cyclist's shoe, having of a fixed front attachment member (3) and a mobile rear attachment member (4) mounted to pivot on the pedal body (1) about a rotation axis (6) between a position retaining the plate engaged between the front and rear attachment members (3, 4), and a position releasing the plate by pivoting of the rear attachment member (4) against the action of an elastic return means. The pedal further includes an adjustment system (8) for adjusting a return force of the elastic return means in order to adjust a shoe attachment/detachment tension.

Abstract: A pedal that includes a pedal body having a clipless structure and a member. The clipless structure includes a lip at a first portion of the pedal and a cleat at a second portion of the pedal. The pedal includes a detachable shoe platform having a cleat portion securable to the lip and a clip securable to the member. The detachable shoe platform may include an adjustable toe clip having a strap, which wraps around a shoe of a rider. The strap is adjustable by an adjustable strap fastener assembly having a lever coupled to a plate secured in a housing. The lever includes a first end biased against the strap and a second end engaged by a trigger. The trigger is operable to move the lever from a closed position to an open position against the bias force, thereby releasing the strap for adjustment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle pedal (1) with a stop which is provided with a contact surface (14) with a groove (12) whose axis is parallel to the pedal (1) shaft (15) axis and the bicycle shoe stop is provided with a tongue (2), (31) corresponding to the groove (12). The tongue (2), (31) and groove (12) are preferably rectangular in shape. The shape of the contact surface (14) of the pedal (1) corresponds to the surface shape of the bicycle shoe sole.

Abstract: A single-face clipless pedal structure includes a pedal body for a cleat to be disposed thereon. The axle portion of the pedal body is formed with a recessed stepped portion at the front end thereof The stepped portion is enclosed by a bottom wall and a lateral wall including a stopping face, a first and a second guiding faces at two ends of the stopping face. The first and the second guiding faces are arc concave-shaped. The cleat is formed with an abutting piece downward having an abutting face, a third and a fourth guiding faces at two ends of the abutting face. The abutting face abuts against the stopping face to prohibit the cleat from moving rearward and upward. The third and the fourth guiding faces correspond to the first and the second guiding faces respectively to facilitate the cleat to detach laterally.

Abstract: A reconfigurable foot clip having a foot receiver having (i) a base with a foot abutment surface and a bicycle abutment surface on opposite sides of the base, and (ii) a center axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the foot receiver. The reconfigurable foot clip also includes a pair of sidewalls extending upward from the foot abutment surface, each of the pair of sidewalls have an uppermost perimeter portion extending toward another one of the pair of sidewalls. The reconfigurable foot clip also includes a fastening member (i) having a bicycle abutment wall extending downward from the bicycle abutment surface, and (ii) operable to secure the reconfigurable foot clip to a portion of a bicycle in one of a plurality of modes, each of the plurality of modes defined by an orientation of the foot clip and the bicycle.

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 structure includes a pedal body having an axle bore; an axle member axially passing through the pedal body and rotatably combined with the pedal body, with the connection portion of the axle member combined with a crank of a bicycle; and an end cap having a combination portion which is removably combined with another combination of the axle member. The combination bore of the end cap is allowed to be combined with a corresponding tool for driving the axle member to rotate. With such a removable end cap, the replacement of the end cap and pedal components is facilitated.

Abstract: A clipless bicycle pedal including an axle, connectable to a bicycle crank arm, and a locking mechanism, connected to the axle, suitable to engage/disengage a cleat assembly of a cycling shoe. The locking mechanism includes a sleeve, inserted along the axle, an inner loop and an outer loop, inserted along the sleeve and free to rotate around the sleeve, so that the inner loop is contained within the outer loop. The locking mechanism further includes a cam, included between the inner loop and the outer loop, suitable to hold the inner loop and the outer loop in an engagement configuration of the cleat assembly. The cam is also suitable to allow rotational movement of the inner, outer loops relative to each other, from the engagement configuration to a disengagement configuration of the cleat assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a pedal system having a pedal coupled to a main drive shaft having a locked mode where the pedal does not rotate relative to the main drive shaft and a released mode where the pedal can rotate relative to the main drive shaft. In the locked mode, rotation of the pedal relative to the main drive shaft is prevented by a plunger that engages the main drive shaft. In the released mode, rotation of the pedal relative to the main drive shaft is enabled by having the plunger disengage from the main drive shaft. The pedal system is switchable between the locked and released modes. When a user's foot or footwear is engaging the pedal, the pedal is placed in the released mode, and when the user's foot or footwear is disengaged from the pedal, the pedal is placed in the locked mode.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal strap front flange securing means to a front face of a pedal such as a nut and bolt fastener. A base extends forward and outbound from a top edge of the front flange. A diagonal strap extends from the front of the baselock to the axle. The diagonal strap has an inbound end with a hole that must be inserted around the axle before the axle is threaded onto the crank arm. A one piece plastic or rubber construction is included. A multi-piece leather embodiment is included. A dual diagonal strap embodiment is included. A buckle strap embodiment is included.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprises a pedal axle, a pedal body, a movable member, and an actuator. The pedal axle is configured to be secured to a crank arm having a longitudinal axis extending from a rotational axis to a crank rotational axis of the crank arm. The pedal body is rotatably coupled to the pedal axle about the rotational axis. The pedal body has a reference axis perpendicular to the rotational axis of the pedal axle. The movable member is movable relative to the pedal body from a rest position toward an actuated position. The actuator is configured to move the movable member from the rest position toward the actuated position in response to a first relative angle defined between the reference axis and the longitudinal axis of the crank aim when viewed in an axial direction parallel to the rotational axis of the pedal axle.

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 a first and a second grabber. The first grabber and second 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: A foot clamping and locking mechanism with an auto-release for releasably securing a user's foot to a pedal may include a pedal comprising a pedal base having a top plate; an arm extending from the pedal; a cuff attached to the arm, the cuff sized to wrap over top of a user's foot; and a trigger extending upward from the top plate, the trigger operatively attached to the arm such that, when the user steps on the trigger, the arm causes the cuff to lock down onto the user's foot.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a body having a fixed member, a movable member, a resilient unit and a link respectively connected to each of a first face and a second face thereof. The link and the resilient unit are respectively located on inside of the movable member. The link contacts the movable member. When the cleat of a bicycle shoe pushes the movable member and the link away from the body, the push end of the link swings away from the body and pushes the cleat to disengage from the peal. The link has a restriction portion located corresponding to outside of the end piece. The restriction portion extends from the link and toward the end piece to prevent the bolt from dropping from the end piece.

Abstract: A pedal assembly includes an axle and a pedal. The pedal has a passage defined therein, and a shoulder is defined in the inner periphery of the passage. An engaging member is engaged with the passage and the axle rotatably extends through the engaging member. The engaging member has multiple pawls which are engaged with the shoulder to connect the pedal and the axle.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal body having a front cleat retainer and a rear cleat retainer. The rear cleat retainer is pivotally coupled to the pedal body about a rear pivot axis. The front cleat retainer has a forward cleat stopping point facing towards the rear end of the pedal body. The rear cleat retainer has a rear cleat step-in point facing away from the pedal body. The forward and rear cleat stopping points and the rear pivot axis define a triangle with a first side interconnecting the forward and rear cleat stopping points, a second side interconnecting the rear cleat step-in point and the rear pivot axis, and a third side interconnecting the forward cleat stopping point and the rear pivot axis, with an interior angle of ninety degrees or less between the first and second sides of the triangle.

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: 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: Pedal and cleat assemblies are described. The pedal has first and second retainers biased to an engagement position for coupling the cleat. The cleat comprises first and second portions configured to be secured by the first and second retainers. The second portion has first and second urging surfaces. Either one or both of the first and second retainers is/are urged to permit the first and second portions to be secured by the first and second retainers. Either one or both of the first and second retainers is/are urged to permit the secured second portion to be released from the second retainer when a force or contact is applied by the second urging surface onto a lateral surface of the second retainer. At least one of the second urging surface and the lateral surface of the second retainer is made of a material having a measure of hardness that is greater than hardened steel. Preferably, the material is a carbide.

Abstract: A restraint is configured to restrain a rider's footwear to a motorcycle footpeg along at least a nearly vertical first axis. The footpeg extends away from the motorcycle along a second axis. The restraint is based upon a combination of a hook and a clasp. The restraint can be engaged by linearly moving the footwear alternatively along either of two axes including the first axis, and a third axis that is mutually perpendicular to the first and second axes. The restraint may also be disengaged by linearly moving the footwear along the third axis. The third axis generally passes from the heel to toe of the footwear. Moving the footwear in a backward direction (toe to heel direction) engages the restraint; moving the footwear in a forward direction (heel to toe direction) disengages the restraint.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided to be releasably secured to a cleat that is attached to a sole of a cyclist's shoe. The pedal includes a spindle, a pedal body mounted for rotation on the spindle and a measuring device. The pedal body has front and rear engaging portions which releasably engage with respective front and rear lips of the cleat when the pedal is secured to the cleat. The measuring device is disposed in the pedal body and includes a sensor configured to detect the tightness between the pedal body and the cleat.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal with automatic attachment and detachment, the pedal having a body (2) rotating on a spindle (3) with a front stop (4) suitable for engaging with a mating stop surface (5) located on a cleat (6) fixed to the sole of the shoe of the user, and a retaining member (9) rotating about a hinge axis parallel to the pedal axis and able to be applied by an elastic return to the cleat to lock the cleat to the pedal. The elastic return means comprises a flexing element (B, 18), one end of which is housed in the pedal body, and the other end of which bears against the retaining member (9).

Abstract: A removable pedal positioner to engage a crank arm and a pedal of a bicycle to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. One embodiment comprises a bridge, at least one prong, and a mounting post. The mounting post engages the crank arm while the at least one prong extends past the crank arm to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. In other embodiments, the positioner utilizes a flexible clamp to secure the positioner to the crank arm thereby positioning the pedal in a generally horizontal position.

Abstract: A clipless pedal device (1) for securing a first securing arrangement provided on the pedal with a second securing arrangement fixed under the sole of the cycling shoe, includes an attachment arrangement (8). The attachment arrangement (8) includes at least one moving part that is prestressed into the attachment position by an elastic element (5a, 5b). The elastic element (5a, 5b) includes a straight oblong part constituting a torsionally (T) stressed element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions based on a copolymer comprising homo- or copolyamide polyamide blocks (PA blocks), with the exclusion of completely aromatic PA blocks, and polyether blocks comprising: a) 500 to 10 000 ppm of at least one phenolic antioxidant; b) 0 to 5000 ppm of at least one antioxidant based on phosphorus or based on sulphur; c) 0 to 5000 ppm of at least one UV absorber; d) 200 to 3000 ppm of at least one methylated hindered amine light stabilizer or HALS and/or 200 to 1300 ppm of at least one nonmethylated HALS.

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 binding for a sliding board includes a stationary part connected to the board, forming a rotating body, and provided with a retaining and fastening arrangement; and a moving part provided with an attachment and retaining arrangement for attaching and retaining same in relation to the retaining and fastening arrangement of the stationary part. The retaining and fastening arrangement of the stationary part are formed by peripherally arranged flanges separated from the board, as well as including portions with no flanges. The moving part includes a boot securing arrangement including a cavity, which can also rotate, provided with internal ridges, the cavity having a diameter approximately equal to that of the rotating body of the stationary part together with the flanges, such that the connection between the stationary part and the moving part takes the form of a bayonet coupling obtained by insertion and rotation.

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 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 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 adjustable pedal for use with a clipless pedal includes a pedal body that includes a passage formed therein, a driving member that is mounted in the pedal body, a first cleat and a second cleat that are coupled to the driving member and are located in the passage for being engageable with and attachable to a clipless pedal. When the driving member is operated in a first state, the first cleat and the second cleat are driven in such a way that the first cleat and the second cleat are moved toward each other in the passage; and when the driving member is operated in a second state, the first cleat and the second cleat are driven in such a way that the first cleat and the second cleat are moved away from each other in the passage.

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 pedal includes a pedal axle, a rotatable main pedal body, a first cleat securing member pivotally coupled about a first pivot axis between first and second positions, a sub member pivotally coupled to move about a second pivot axis, and at least a first biasing member disposed on the second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is farther from the pedal axle than the first pivot axis. The first biasing member is operatively disposed between the main pedal body and the first cleat securing member to bias the first cleat securing member toward the first position. The first cleat securing member and the sub member rotate together about the second pivot axis until the sub member abuts against the main pedal body, and the first cleat securing member subsequently rotates toward the second position about the first pivot axis independently from the sub member during a step-in operation.

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 pedal and cleat assembly comprises a pedal body having a first end and a second end, a first retainer mounted proximate the first end of the pedal body, and a second retainer mounted proximate the second end of the pedal body. The cleat assembly is configured to be releaseably coupled to the pedal assembly and comprises a cleat body having at least one coupling area, and at least one element shaped to be maintained within or disposed on the coupling area. The at least one coupling area is positioned at a forward or rearward end of the cleat body so that the at least one element can act as a cam surface against the first or second retainer. The at least one element is configured to rotate or articulate when maintained within or disposed on the coupling area to facilitate releasing the cleat assembly from the pedal assembly.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a velocipede is provided. The pedal assembly includes an axle, pedal body, a first drive pin and a first actuator. The axle includes a distal end and a proximal end. The axle defines a first cam groove. The proximal end is configured for releasable attachment to a crankshaft. The pedal body is rotatably coupled with the axle and is rotatable with respect to the axle about an axis. The axis resides in an imaginary plane. The first drive pin is movably coupled with the pedal and is movable between an inserted position and a withdrawn position. The first actuator is movably attached to the pedal body and is associated with the first drive pin. The first actuator is movable between a first position and a second position. An apparatus for determining a pedal configuration for a user is also provided.

Abstract: Pedal and cleat assemblies are described. The pedal has first and second retainers biased to an engagement position for coupling the cleat. The cleat comprises first and second portions configured to be secured by the first and second retainers. The second portion has first and second urging surfaces. Either one or both of the first and second retainers is/are urged to permit the first and second portions to be secured by the first and second retainers. Either one or both of the first and second retainers is/are urged to permit the secured second portion to be released from the second retainer when a force or contact is applied by the second urging surface onto a lateral surface of the second retainer. At least one of the second urging surface and the lateral surface of the second retainer is made of a material having a measure of hardness that is greater than hardened steel. Preferably, the material is a carbide.

Abstract: A pedal and cleat system for cycling including a pedal having a post and a cleat having a post receiving element, the post receiving element of the cleat engages the post of the pedal to allow rotation of the cleat about the post to turn the crank arms of a cycle to propel the cycle's wheels.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided to be releasably secured to a cleat that is attached to a sole of a cyclist's shoe. The pedal includes a spindle, a pedal body mounted for rotation on the spindle and a measuring device. The pedal body has front and rear engaging portions which releasably engage with respective front and rear lips of the cleat when the pedal is secured to the cleat. The measuring device is disposed in the pedal body and includes a sensor configured to detect the tightness between the pedal body and the cleat.

Abstract: A pedal assembly includes a frame assembly that has a platform defined by platform halves pivotable relative to one another. The frame assembly includes an actuator, a sensor and a controller. A locking linkage is operatively connected to the actuator to hold the platform halves in a substantially planar position. A cleat engages the platform in the substantially planar position. The controller is configured to control the actuator and release the locking mechanism based upon a release condition being met.

Abstract: A device for connecting a shoe to a part of a sports article such as a bicycle pedal, of the type in which the shoe and the pedal comprise attachment members of complementary shapes, wherein the attachment members of the sole are comprised at least partly of alternations of depressions recessed into the outer envelope surface of the sole. The outer envelope surface of the sole is raised upwards ahead of the region of the attachment members of the sole.

Abstract: A restraint is configured to restrain a rider's footwear to a motorcycle footpeg along at least a nearly vertical first axis. The footpeg extends away from the motorcycle along a second axis. The restraint is based upon a combination of a hook and a clasp. The restraint can be engaged by linearly moving the footwear alternatively along either of two axes including the first axis, and a third axis that is mutually perpendicular to the first and second axes. The restraint may also be disengaged by linearly moving the footwear along the third axis. The third axis generally passes from the heel to toe of the footwear. Moving the footwear in a backward direction (toe to heel direction) engages the restraint; moving the footwear in a forward direction (heel to toe direction) disengages the restraint.

Abstract: The invention provides a measurement device and method for measuring a cyclist's power output, in response to an external force provided by said cyclist applied to a bicycle, including a force sensor (13), characterised in that said force sensor is embedded in a bicycle cleat (11) bolted to the shoe (10). The invention further provides an accelerometer (14) for measuring a cyclist's power output. The inventive device and method provides a number of advantages over prior art solutions. The device of the invention means that the installation does not need any part of the bicycle to be replaced. The present invention does not restrict the type of components that may be used on the bicycle. Because the sensors are embedded in the cleat it is very simple to move the system to another bicycle. The invention also allows for detailed analysis of pedalling style, leading to improvements in efficiency.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal with automatic engagement and disengagement, including a body rotatably mounted on a pedal axle one side including a front hoop and a rear hoop, each hoop having two branches connected by a crossmember, at least one of the hoops being mounted to rotate about a geometrical axis parallel to that of the pedal and being spring-loaded toward the other hoop by spring means, the space between the hoops being adapted to receive and to clamp a cycling shoe cleat; the spring-loading means of the hoop are situated, in a direction orthogonal to the branches of the hoop, outside the space between the branches; the pedal body includes exterior arms spaced from the interior arms to form yokes having facing orifices in which two coaxial individual axles, respectively associated with each branch, are engaged and supported, and the individual axles composing the articulation axle of the rotary hoop.

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.