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 shoe positioning device of a bicycle that has a pedal, a sole and multiple positioning elements. The pedal has multiple locating recesses formed therein. The sole is made of a resilient material. Each positioning element has a top end selectively engaging one of the locating recesses, thereby positioning a shoe and the pedal to increase cycling speed. Besides, easy disengagement of the shoe from the pedal reduces chances of accident in cycling.

Abstract: A cage pedal has a platform, a linking bar, a resilient device and a holding shaft. The linking bar is perpendicularly mounted on the platform and has a rotating shaft and a connecting seat protruding from the rotating shaft. The resilient device is set between the platform and the linking bar and has a first panel, a first spring, a second panel and a second spring. The first panel has a connecting end pivotally mounted on the connecting seat. The first spring has two abutting ends respectively abutting the first panel and the connecting seat. The second panel has a clamping end pivotally mounted on the platform. The second spring having two abutting ends respectively abutting the second panel and the platform. The holding shaft is mounted on the connecting end of the first panel corresponding to the platform.

Abstract: A bicycle clipless pedal with a clamping force adjusting assembly is disclosed. The clamping force adjusting assembly allows a user to manually change a preload of a compression spring in the pedal so as to adjust a clamping force provided by a rear clamping set of the bicycle clipless pedal to a shoe cleat.

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: A pedal for a bicycle includes pedal body, and at least one locking hook unit detachably mounted on the pedal body. The locking hook unit includes a fixing hook and a movable hook. Thus, the locking hook unit is locked onto the pedal body by a plurality of locking bolts to assemble the pedal, so that the pedal is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the pedal. In addition, the locking hook unit has a hollow inside so that after the locking hook unit is attached to the pedal body, the spindle of the pedal body will not be obstructed by the locking hook unit to prevent the mud from being choked between the locking hook unit and the spindle of the pedal body.

Abstract: A multi-function pedal includes a body, wherein a pivot hole is disposed in the center for connection to the crank of a bicycle; a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is sloping at a predetermined gradient while the second surface is approximately parallel to the body. The first surface includes a first pedal set for a road-racing purpose and the second surface includes a second pedal set for a cross-racing purpose.

Abstract: A pedal with a body has two opposing plates on different sides of the pedal that can be easily removed or displaced by sliding to access the inner surfaces of the pedal and the backside of traction pins. In this way, traction pins can be replaced even after the pins have been worn out or broken.

Abstract: A pedal includes a pedal body (1) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (2) and having at least two arches (7) for engaging an engagement member (8) fixed below a cyclist's shoe. The arches have opposite branches connected to the pedal body and they are disposed one after the other about the periphery of the pedal body (1) so as to define between them an engagement surface for the engagement member (8) against the pedal body (1). The two arches (7) are adapted to be urged toward each other by resilient return elements returning them to a retention position for the engagement member (8). At least one of the at least two arches is a resilient arch constituting the resilient return elements, and the ends of this resilient arch have bending axes that are offset relative to each other.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprises a pedal body having two pairs of wings extended from two opposite sides of the pedal body; a pivot shaft passing through the receiving space of the pair of wings for assembling with a press unit and an adjusting hook; a positioning hook being installed adjacent to the adjusting hook; the press units resist against the pedal body and the adjusting hook for providing a clamping force to the adjusting hook; each adjusting hook having a clamping portion; and each clamping portion having an adjusting stud which resists against the press units; and the adjusting stud being vertical to a treading surface of the pedal body; by tightening or releasing the adjusting stud, the clamping force of the adjusting hook is adjustable. The components above mentioned is updateable easily and conveniently and can be cleaned easily; and the adjustment of the clamping force is adjusted conveniently.

Abstract: Bicycle pedal with automatic attachment and detachment, comprising a body (2) rotating on a spindle (3) with a front stop means (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 means 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 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 comprise 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 bicycle treadle device comprises a treadle having an axial hole at a center portion thereof; at least one control block being installed at the treadle near the locking sheet; the control block being installed to the treadle; the control block being formed by a main ring; a first protrusion and a second protrusion being protruded from the main ring which has different sizes. By rotating the control block, it can be adjusted so that one of the main ring, the first protrusion and the second protrusion to resist against the front locking sheet of the locking sheet to adjust the expansion of the front locking sheet. Furthermore an adjusting unit is used to change the tightness of the elastic unit of the locking sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe which can be worn for pedaling a bicycle and also for walking, jogging, and running. The pedal includes a body that has a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The first coupling element is disposed substantially near the toe end of the body and the second coupling element is disposed substantially near the heel end of the body. The first coupling element and second coupling element are adapted to couple to a shoe. In another embodiment, a method is provided for coupling a shoe to a pedal of a bicycle.

Abstract: A positioning shoe retainer assembly of a bicycle comprises a shoe retainer and a pedal. The shoe retainer has a retaining portion which is installed with at least one engaging hole for retaining. An arc portion is extending from the retaining portion; an inner side of the arc portion being formed with a receiving portion. The arc portion is extending with a combining portion. The combining seat is installed with a combining seat. At least one combining unit is extending from the combining seat 131. The pedal serves to assembled with a bicycle by connecting to a shaft of a bicycle. A surface of the pedal adjacent to the shaft is an inner lateral surface; and a surface of the pedal opposite to the inner lateral surface being an outer lateral surface. An upper surface of the pedal is formed as a treaded surface for being treaded by users.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal (1) mounted at the end (3) of a pedal assembly crank arm (5), includes a main body (7) whereon a cyclist's foot is supported while cycling, the pedal (1) being assembled, along a link axis X1, to the crank arm (5). The pedal (1) includes an intermediate pantograph device (11) for assembling the body (7) to the crank arm (5) producing both a variable offset of the foot purchase on the body (7) relative to the link axis X1 to increase the cycling torque, and to direct the body (7) in a plane defined during the rotation of the crank arm over one pedalling cycle. Bicycles equipped with this type of pedal (1) are also disclosed.

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: A bicycle shoe sole includes a bottom portion having a number of projections extended downwardly from an outer peripheral portion and having a middle portion having no projections, and having a stud extended downwardly from the middle portion. A coupling member is integrally formed on the stud, without fasteners, by such as molding or mold injection processes, to allow the coupling member to be solidly disposed and attached on the bicycle shoe sole, and to prevent the coupling member from being disengaged from the bicycle shoe sole. The coupling member includes a front protrusion and a rear protrusion for coupling the shoe sole to foot pedals of bicycles.

Abstract: A bicycle toe positioning device comprises a treadle having a main body which is formed with an axial hole, an axial rod and a bearing set. The treadle is further formed with a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. A tightening unit has a first positioning end and a second positioning end. In assembly, the first clamping portion is buckled to a rib and a pair of wings of the first positioning end. The second clamping portion is secured to the second positioning end so that the treadle is secured to the toe positioning unit. The first clamping portion has a buckling block which is fixed to the treadle by using an pivotal rod. A spring is retained in the first clamping portion and an adjust unit serves to adjust the tightness of the buckling block.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal body having a sleeve tube and front and rear protruding portions. A front clamping member is mounted rotatably on the front protruding portion, and is biased by a front biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. A locking member is connected to the front protruding portion, and is operable to abut against the front clamping member so as to lock the latter against rotational movement. A rear clamping member is mounted rotatably on the rear protruding portion, and is biased by a rear biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. An adjusting member is connected to the rear clamping member, and is operable to adjust the biasing force of the rear biasing member.

Abstract: The pedal includes a pedal body (1) rotationally mounted on a pedal shaft. The pedal body (1) includes a fixed front catch element (4) and a movable rear catch element (6) that work with a retaining plate (3) fixed underneath the footwear of the cyclist. The movable rear catch element (6) is mounted to be able to pivot between a retaining position of the plate (3) and a position of release of the plate (3) by the pivoting of the rear catch element (6) in opposition to the action of an elastic return element (10). The elastic return element (10) is composed of an elastic leaf that forms a spring located in a longitudinal housing (11) of the pedal body (10) open to the rear, the leaf (10) being able to be stressed along its longitudinal axis in buckling during pivoting of the rear catch element.

Abstract: A pedal system for bicycles includes a shoe insert, which can be fastened to the exterior of a shoe, having a detent element. The pedal system also includes a pedal, which can be fastened to the bicycle, can rotate about an axis, and which has a seat for accommodating the detent element. The detent element can be locked counter to elastic force inside the seat and can be released therefrom by executing a rotating movement. The seat for the detent element is formed between two seat parts, which are rotationally symmetrical with regard to the pedal axis and which can be displaced away from one another counter to elastic force in the direction of the pedal axis.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating the pedal body about its pedal shaft. In one embodiment, the sole guide portion is formed by a first concaved sole receiving recess located in a tip surface of the pedal body and a second concaved sole receiving recess located on the upper surface of the pedal body adjacent to the tip surface. Alternatively, the concaved sole receiving recesses can be replaced with either a pair of laterally spaced projections located on at the front end of the pedal body, or a V-shaped tip surface.

Abstract: A bicycle toe positioning device comprises a treadle having a main body which is formed with an axial hole, an axial rod and a bearing set. The treadle is further formed with a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. A tightening unit has a first positioning end and a second positioning end. In assembly, the first clamping portion is buckled to a rib and a pair of wings of the first positioning end. The second clamping portion is secured to the second positioning end so that the treadle is secured to the toe positioning unit. The first clamping portion has a buckling block which is fixed to the treadle by using an pivotal rod. A spring is retained in the first clamping portion and an adjust unit serves to adjust the tightness of the buckling block.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the engagement reliability of a clipless pedal system is disclosed. Briefly, a magnetic material is positioned near the critical engagement point on the pedal. A ferrous material is added to the front edge of the cleat, such that this edge of the cleat is attracted toward the magnetic material, thereby simplifying the engagement process. In certain embodiments, the magnetic material is placed on a biasing element, such that it has an operative and stowed position. In other embodiments, the magnetic material is fixed in location.

Abstract: An instep-coupler is made from the bending of a tough cylindrical rod with threading at two ends. Said bending resulted in two parallel bases, two posts continue with said bases, and an instep-contact continue with said two posts. There are two different types of bases designed to insert into two different types of host pedals. Bases (13a) and (13b) are designed to insert into host pedal (80), and bases (11a) and (11b) are designed to insert into host pedal (81). Said posts can be parallel or not parallel, can be equal or not equal in length, and raise said instep-contact to a certain height above the host pedal that the bases are attached to with hex nuts. Said instep-contact bend with respect to said two posts and reaches out in a U-shape above said host pedal just far enough to provide a cover for the peak slope of an instep.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal body having a sleeve tube and front and rear protruding portions. A front clamping member is mounted rotatably on the front protruding portion, and is biased by a front biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. A locking member is connected to the front protruding portion, and is operable to abut against the front clamping member so as to lock the latter against rotational movement. A rear clamping member is mounted rotatably on the rear protruding portion, and is biased by a rear biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. An adjusting member is connected to the rear clamping member, and is operable to adjust the biasing force of the rear biasing member.

Abstract: An improved cleat assembly is disclosed, the assembly containing one or more spring clips configured for releasably securing the assembly to a bicycle pedal or the like. Specifically, the cleat assembly is configured such that an improper over-tightening of the cleat onto the sole of a user's shoe has substantially no effect on the free flexing of the spring clip while it is engaging or disengaging to/from the pedal. In addition, the cleat assembly incorporates one or more soft elastomeric caps that frictionally engage the ground when the user walks about, to provide improved traction and to eliminate undesired wear of critical assembly components. Further, for embodiments of cleat assemblies of the kind incorporating one or more adjustable set screws for adjusting the assemblies' float angles, threaded apertures for the set screws are formed by the confronting surfaces of a plastic upper plate and a metallic bottom plate, wherein the threads are formed only in the plastic upper plate.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating the pedal body about its pedal shaft. In one embodiment, the sole guide portion is formed by a first concaved sole receiving recess located in a tip surface of the pedal body and a second concaved sole receiving recess located on the upper surface of the pedal body adjacent to the tip surface. Alternatively, the concaved sole receiving recesses can be replaced with either a pair of laterally spaced projections located on at the front end of the pedal body, or a V-shaped tip surface.

Abstract: A cycle pedal includes a pedal body mounted to rotate about a pedal spindle, a front hoop having a front attachment bar situated in front of the pedal spindle and substantially parallel to the spindle, and a rear hoop having a rear attachment bar situated behind the pedal spindle and substantially parallel to the spindle. The rear hoop is articulated about a first hoop spindle mounted in bearings of the pedal body and elastic means are provided to urge the rear hoop toward a rest position. The front hoop is articulated about a second hoop spindle which is situated below the mid-plane of the pedal, on a side opposite to the front attachment bar, and elastic means are provided to urge the front hoop toward a rest position. The front upper part of the pedal body is inclined downward toward the front, thereby allowing a greater angular range for a user to click into the pedal.

Abstract: The pedal comprises a pedal body (2) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (3) and provided with a retainer (7 to 10) of an engagement member fixed below a bicycle shoe, the retainer (7 to 10) comprising a first pair of arches (7, 8) mounted fixedly and a second pair of arches (9, 10) mounted pivoting between the fixed arches (7, 8). A resilient return (12, 13) acts on the pivoting arches (9, 10) to urge them toward a position of retaining the engagement member between a fixed arch (7, 8) and a pivoting arch (9, 10) following relative angular spacing apart of these latter by said engagement member against the action of the resilient return (12, 13). The pivotal axis of each pivoting arch (9, 10) is eccentric to the axis of rotation (A-A) of the pedal axle (3).

Abstract: The invention concerns a bicycle pedal and fastening shoe assembly (C), the pedal comprising a body rotatably mounted on an axle (3) and, at least on one side of the body a chain-wheel above the pedal axle: front abutting means (9) extending parallel to the geometrical axis (A) of the pedal at the rear of said axis designed to co-operate with a front abutting surface (26) of the shoe; a retaining member (10) mounted on the pedal, pressed by elastic return means against the rear of the shoe, and retaining means towards the top provided on the pedal to co-operate with a combined means of the shoe.

Abstract: The pedal comprises a pedal body having hooks, and a cartridge containing a pedal axle and which is received in a transverse recess of the pedal. This recess is provided with a tapping coacting with a screw, thread on the cartridge to permit the continuous adjustment of the transverse position of this latter, and holding elements of the cartridge in a transverse position. The holding elements comprise a ring for blocking in rotation the cartridge adapted to be connected to the cartridge by positive locking members provided on one end of the latter and positive locking members provided on the ring. Gripping elements are provided to grip the ring against the cartridge.

Abstract: A pedal device includes a barrel for attaching to a cycling apparatus and having a fixed seat, a movable seat slidably attached onto the barrel and having a number of recesses facing toward corresponding recesses of the fixed seat, a spring biasing device for biasing the movable seat to move toward the fixed seat of the barrel, and an attachment for attaching to a bicycle shoe and having two end catches for selectively engaging with the recesses of the fixed seat and the movable seat, and for selectively anchoring the bicycle shoe to the seats of the pedal device. The movable seat is movable away from the fixed seat against the biasing device by the attachment.

Abstract: A snap block structure for a pair of mountaineering bicycle shoes each having a bottom formed with two protruding spiked blocks and two threaded locking holes located between the two spiked blocks. The snap block structure includes a snapping member mounted on the bottom of each of the mountaineering bicycle shoes and having a top face integrally formed with a protruding block mounted between the two spiked blocks of each of the mountaineering bicycle shoes. Thus, the mountaineering bicycle shoes are available for a mountaineering bicycle pedal and also available for the road-use bicycle pedal by provision of the snap block structure, thereby enhancing the versatility of the mountaineering bicycle shoes.

Abstract: An improved pedal/cleat assembly provides a float range that is easily and precisely adjusted. The pedal/cleat assembly includes a pedal assembly incorporating a forward cleat retainer and a spring-biased rearward cleat retainer, and it further includes a cleat assembly that defines forward and rearward projections sized and configured to engage and be retained by the respective forward and rearward cleat retainers. The cleat assembly includes a first cleat body that defines the forward and rearward projections, and it further includes a second cleat body configured to be attached to the underside of a rider's shoe and to be secured to the first cleat body in a manner that allows limited rotation relative to the first cleat body about a cleat rotation axis. The first cleat body is free to rotate by an angular amount that is controlled by a pair of set screws. This provides a pedal float that is easily and precisely adjustable.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bicycle pedal and fastening shoe assembly (C), the pedal comprising a body rotatably mounted on an axle (3) and, at least on one side of the body a chain-wheel above the pedal axle; front abutting means (9) extending parallel to the geometrical axis (A) of the pedal at the rear of said axis designed to co-operate with a front abutting surface (26) of the shoe; a retaining member (10) mounted on the pedal, pressed by elastic return means against the rear of the shoe, and retaining means towards the top provided on the pedal to co-operate with a combined means of the shoe.

Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.

Abstract: An exercise system and method of use to achieve numerous workout possibilities without requiring attachment of the device to a fixed object such as a door or wall. The system includes a specially designed shoe clip for attachment to the front end of an exercise or tennis shoe. A strapping element, for use in conjunction with the shoe clip, is also specially designed for the overall system. The system and method are applicable for a wide variety of workout routines. The system includes attachment devices so that stretchable resistance bands or stretchable tubing material can be easily changed to vary the workout difficulty as desired.

Abstract: A pedal device has a main body, a connection device, a pair of torsion springs, an adjustment seat, an adjustment stud, and a main shaft. The connection device has a chamber, an inner socket, and an upper hook portion. The adjustment seat has a cushion body, an adjustment stud inserted through the cushion body, and a hollow disk enclosing the adjustment stud. The main body has an opening and a recessed panel having a through aperture. The torsion springs are inserted in the connection device. Each torsion spring has a first end to block the inner socket and a second end to block the adjustment seat. The main shaft is inserted through the main body and the torsion springs. The connection device engages with the main body.

Abstract: A pedal structure for a bicycle includes a pedal body, and an elastic clamping device. The elastic clamping device is mounted on each of the two opposite sides of the pedal body and includes a front binding plate, a rear binding plate, a pivot shaft, at least one torsion spring, an urging plate, and an adjusting bolt. Thus, the cleat can be mounted on and detached from the pedal body easily and conveniently, and can be clamped on the pedal body rigidly and stably by the elastic clamping force of the front binding plate and the rear binding plate.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a cleat, a front cleat-retaining member, and a rear cleat-retaining member. The front cleat-retaining member is formed integrally with a pedal body, is generally inverted U-shaped, and includes a thin middle portion and two thick side portions, among which a limiting groove is defined under the thin middle portion. The cleat has a front end engaging portion with a wide lower portion inserted into the groove and confined between inclined limiting surfaces of the thick side portions, and a narrow upper portion abutting against an arcuate concave limiting surface of the thin middle portion. Two arcuate convex connecting surfaces connect the inclined limiting surfaces to the arcuate concave limiting surface.

Abstract: A racing type pedal includes a main body, a pivot hook, a limit member, an adjusting bolt, a press block, and two torsion springs. Thus, the movement of the adjusting bolt is limited by the limit member, and the movement of the press block is limited by the torsion springs, so that the adjusting bolt and the press block form a linear movement without deflection, thereby producing an evenly distributed shearing stress between the adjusting bolt and the press block, thereby preventing the adjusting bolt and the press block from being worn out due to an uneven shearing stress.

Abstract: A pedal for interfacing with a cleat. The pedal includes a plate, insert, spacer, and coupler. The plate includes a plate through hole, and is configured to interface with the cleat. The insert includes an insert through hole and a cam surface. The insert is located adjacent to the plate. The insert through hole is aligned with the plate through hole. The cam surface contacts the cleat when the plate interfaces with the cleat. The spacer includes a spacer through hole. The spacer is located adjacent to the insert, and the spacer through hole is aligned both with the plate through hole and the insert through hole. The coupler is introduced through the plate through insert through hole, and spacer through hole. The coupler couples the plate to the insert, insert to the spacer.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal adapter and bicycle pedal assembly is disclosed for use on a bicycle having a crank arm and a clipless bicycle pedal supported by the crank arm, wherein the pedal includes engagement structure engageable with a shoe having complementary structure for fixing the shoe to the pedal. In one embodiment, the bicycle pedal adapter includes a first portion engaging the clipless bicycle pedal and covering at least a portion of the engagement structure to eliminate the need for the shoe having the complementary structure. A second portion is coupled to the first portion. The clipless bicycle pedal is received in a cavity defined between the first and second portions. At least one engagement surface is formed on at least one of the first and second portions, wherein the at least one engagement surface is engageable with a shoe not having the complementary structure to pedal the bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pair of pedals and a pair of cleats. The cleats are configured and arranged to selectively cooperate with the right and left bicycle pedals such that two different release forces can be attained using a single pair of cleats. The pedal includes a body that rotates about a shaft and a front and rear clamping members are coupled to opposite ends of the pedal body. Also, the front and rear clamping members are preferably pivotally coupled to the pedal body.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal has a foot-supporting portion and a retainer that includes flexible first and second retaining bands, an elongated resilient connecting member, and a flexible sleeve. The first and second retaining bands extend respectively from two opposite sides of the foot-supporting portion. The connecting member has two ends fastened respectively to the first and second retaining bands so that engagement band portions of the first and second retaining bands are movable away from each other. The sleeve is disposed around the engagement band portions of the first and second retaining bands. When one foot of a rider is inserted into a space between the sleeve and the foot-supporting portion, the connecting member is stretched automatically to an extent corresponding to the size of the foot so as to clamp the foot between the sleeve and the foot-supporting portion.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating the pedal body about its pedal shaft. In one embodiment, the sole guide portion is formed by a first concaved sole receiving recess located in a tip surface of the pedal body and a second concaved sole receiving recess located on the upper surface of the pedal body adjacent to the tip surface. Alternatively, the concaved sole receiving recesses can be replaced with either a pair of laterally spaced projections located on at the front end of the pedal body, or a V-shaped tip surface.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal and a cleat. The pedal includes a body that rotates about a shaft. Front and rear clamping member are coupled to opposite ends of the pedal body. Each of the clamping members has an engagement surface facing in a first direction. The cleat has front and rear attachment portions that are selectively engageable with the pedal via the front and rear clamping members. Specifically, the front and rear attachment portions have front and rear offset coupling surfaces engageable with the front and rear engagement surfaces. The pedal and the cleat are configured to form a rear float pivot axis on a rear side of a center rotation axis of the pedal and a front cleat release pivot axis on a front side of the center rotation axis.

Abstract: A flip-flop bicycle pedal that utilizes both sides of the pedal such that one side correspondingly matches with a prior art road type pedal configuration known in the art as LOOK pedal and the other side correspondingly matches with another prior art mountain type pedal configuration known in the art as SPD pedal. Alternatively, a plurality of pedal adapters that utilize conventional type bicycle pedal configurations which complementary match a plurality of prior art bicycle shoe cleats known in the art as LOOK cleat, SPD cleat, SPEEDPLAY “X” cleat, SPEEDPLAY frog cleat, and BE-BOP cleat.