Abstract: A bicycle pedal having relative height variability between a clipless binding designed to engage a cleat recessed within a shoe sole, and a shoe supporting surface surrounding this binding, on both sides of the pedal. The relative height is sufficiently variable to allow the pedal to be used in either clipless binding operation or in unbound operation, on one or both sides of the pedal, respectively. The setting of the relative height between the bindings and the shoe supporting surfaces is effected on both sides of the pedal simultaneously, upon a single actuation by the cyclist. In addition, the cyclist may set the pedal to automatically change to unbound mode upon the release of the shoe cleat from the binding.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal and a cleat. The pedal includes a pedal body that rotates about a shaft and front and rear clamping members coupled to opposite ends of the pedal body. The cleat has front and rear attachment portions that are selectively engageable with the pedal via the front and rear clamping members. The pedal and the cleat are configured to form a laterally shiftable floating pivot axis such that the bicycle shoe cleat pivots and laterally shifts about the floating pivot axis relative to the pedal body through predetermined ranges of pivotal and lateral movements without releasing the bicycle shoe cleat from the bicycle pedal.

Abstract: A bicycle safety pedal including a toe element for receiving a front end of the cleat and a rear fastening device, which is suitable for engaging the rear end of the cleat when the rear end of the cleat is pressed over the rear fastening device. The cleat is released by moving the rear end laterally. The resting surface of the cleat on the pedal includes a cam surface for lifting the side of the cleat, which is moved away from the centre of the pedal when the releasing rotation is imposed on the cleat. The cam surface is only arranged on the side of the pedal facing outwards (with reference to the fitting condition of the bicycle), so to be operative only when the rear end of the cleat is moved laterally outwards, i.e., distanced with respect to the bicycle, starting from the engaged position.

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 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 cycle pedal comprising a body (1) mounted to rotate about a pedal spindle (2), with a front hoop (4a), comprising an attachment bar (5a) situated in front of the pedal spindle and substantially parallel to this spindle;

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 detachable pedal assembly including an axle assembly and a binding assembly with an automatic release mechanism is disclosed. The axle assembly includes a thrust bearing and threads to engage the crank. The binding assembly includes a pedal and clasp that detachably receives and locks the thrust bearing of the axle assembly in operational engagement. When a predetermined force is applied the binding assembly automatically releases from the axle assembly to permit the cyclist to dismount or avoid injury in an accident. Furthermore, the position of the release mechanism to the side of the binding assembly permits the binding assembly to be offset from the axle axis, thereby improving increased riding efficiency, lower aerodynamic drag, and increased turning clearance.

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 use of one or more studs attached to the sole of a bicycle shoe as a means of engagement of the shoe with a corresponding pedal. The studs are similar in design to lugs, cleats, spikes, or studs conventionally attached to the soles of soccer, football, or other outdoor sport shoes as a means of enhancing traction on turf or dirt. In a preferred embodiment of the pedal, a cylindrical ring connects a pedal body and legs and provides a means for sandwiching studs in slots between the ring and a pedal cage. The stud-based shoe and pedal system is especially suited for mountain bicycling. The shoe readily releases from the pedal in unanticipated stops, thus preventing injury, and enables a cyclist to maintain firm contact with pedals in steep or treacherous terrain. The shoe performs well both on and off a bicycle when the cyclist is riding and running in difficult conditions commonly associated with off-road bicycling.

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 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 pedal connection arrangement and method are used to hold a bicycle rider's foot attached to a bicycle pedal. The pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a pedal longitudinal axis around which the pedal is intended to rotate. The pedal includes a spherical portion having an outer spherical surface with the spherical portion having an engaging surface. The engaging surface includes at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the spherical portion of the pedal and the spherical portion of the pedal is located along the pedal longitudinal axis such that the pedal has a radially symmetrical cross sectional shape along the pedal longitudinal axis. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe having a pedal gripping arrangement.

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 securing device of a pedal is connected to a surface of the body and includes a pawl which is pivotably connected to the body and has teeth defined therein. A first end of a toe strap is secured connected to a securing member connected to a side of the body and a tail or free end of the toe strap has teeth defined therein. The free or tail end of the toe strap is folded and engaged with the teeth of the pawl. By the securing device, the free or tail end of the toe strap is well positioned.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal system including a cleat attached to a rider's shoe, and a pedal including a pedal body and, in one embodiment, two spring plates, each formed from spring-tempered steel and shaped with a flat portion attached to the pedal body and arms extending to form the mechanisms for clamping both edges of the cleat engaging the opposite side of the pedal. Using spring-tempered steel allows the clamping mechanism itself to flex.

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: The use of one or more studs attached to the sole of a bicycle shoe as a means of engagement of the shoe with a corresponding pedal. The studs are similar in design to lugs, cleats, spikes, or studs conventionally attached to the soles of soccer, football, or other outdoor sport shoes as a means of enhancing traction on turf or dirt. In a preferred embodiment of the pedal a cylindrical ring connects a pedal body and legs and provides a means for sandwiching studs in slots between the ring and a pedal cage. The stud-based shoe and pedal system is especially suited for mountain bicycling. The shoe readily releases from the pedal in unanticipated stops, thus preventing injury, and enables a cyclist to maintain firm contact with pedals in steep or treacherous terrain. The shoe performs well both on and off a bicycle when the cyclist is riding and running in difficult conditions commonly associated with off-road bicycling.

Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect mechanism for releasably engaging a cyclist's shoe with a bike pedal having a slotted retainer secured to the pedal and an insert secured to the sole of the cyclist's shoe. The insert or key is insertably introduced through an open end of the slot to engage the retainer. A wedge and dove-tail arrangement prevents separation of the insert or key from the retainer in a direction normal to the pedal. A resilient detent construction yieldably or releasably holds the insert or key in the slot of the retainer and permits only lateral separation. A guide or alignment arrangement is employed to conduct the insert or key into the slot via the open end thereof.

Abstract: A clipless pedal system incorporates a static hook plate fixable to the pedal of a cycling machine and an SPD compatible cleat with resiliently biased retaining mechanisms engageable with the hook plate to form a cycle/rider power transfer interface. Each hook plate includes front and rear arcuate hooks that together define a center of rotation for the cleat. The front and rear hooks define arcuate retaining channels that receive the retaining mechanisms to engage the cleat to the hook plate. The received cleat is permitted to rotate relative to the hook plate between inward and outward release points defined by release ramps at either end of each retaining channel. The hook plates may be configured with asymmetrical inward and outward release points. Alternatively, arcuate fastener openings may permit the hook plates to be mounted at a variety of angular orientations relative to the pedal.

Abstract: A clipless pedal system for bicycles is disclosed. A preferred structure includes a pedal platform and two cleat retainers. The cleat retainers have hooked ends and are held against opposite sides of the pedal platform. A resilient loop encircles the pedal platform, holding the cleat retainers against the pedal platform. The ends of the cleat retainers may pivot away from the pedal platform by elastic deformation of the loop, allowing insertion of a cleat attached to a cycling shoe.

Abstract: A quick connect and disconnect mechanism for releasably engaging a cyclist's shoe with a bike pedal having a slotted retainer secured to the pedal and an insert secured to the sole of the cyclist's shoe. The insert or key is insertably introduced through an open end of the slot to engage the retainer. A wedge and dove-tail arrangement prevents separation of the insert or key from the retainer in a direction normal to the pedal. A resilient detent construction yieldably or releasably holds the insert or key in the slot of the retainer and permits only lateral separation. A guide or alignment arrangement is employed to conduct the insert or key into the slot via the open end thereof.

Abstract: Device adapted for the automatic securement of a cyclist's shoe on a bicycle pedal, particularly for an all terrain bicycle includes on the one hand a chock (4) secured to a shoe sole (5) and disposed in a hollow of the sole having lateral edges extending on opposite sides of the chock (4), and on the other hand a front fixed claw and a rear movable claw (6) disposed on the pedal and adapted to secure the chock to the pedal. Each claw is adapted to coact with a female configuration disposed respectively at the front and the rear of the chock. The rear movable chock (6) is disposed between two fixed projecting members (22, 23) forming simultaneously a non-rearward return abutment and a lateral slope (26, 27) adapted to coact with the side edge (28, 29) of the hollow (7) of the sole (5) for the lateral disengagement of the shoe by lateral pivoting of the shoe.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal and a cleat. The pedal includes a pedal body that rotates about a shaft and front and rear clamping members coupled to opposite ends of the pedal body. The cleat has front and rear attachment portions that are selectively engageable with the pedal via the front and rear clamping members. The pedal and the cleat are configured to form a laterally shiftable floating pivot axis such that the bicycle shoe cleat pivots and laterally shifts about the floating pivot axis relative to the pedal body through predetermined ranges of pivotal and lateral movements without releasing the bicycle shoe cleat from the bicycle pedal.

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 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 pedal assembly includes front and rear retaining members mounted on a pedal body. A spring unit biases the rear retaining member to confine a cleat between the front and rear retaining members. Each of the front and rear retaining members includes two downwardly extending side stop elements for limiting movement of an end engaging portion of the cleat therebetween.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal having relative height variability between a clipless binding designed to engage a cleat recessed within a shoe sole, and a shoe supporting surface surrounding this binding, on both sides of the pedal. The relative height is sufficiently variable to allow the pedal to be used in either clipless binding operation or in unbound operation, on one or both sides of the pedal, respectively. The setting of the relative height between the bindings and the shoe supporting surfaces is effected on both sides of the pedal simultaneously, upon a single actuation by the cyclist. In addition, the cyclist may set the pedal to automatically change to unbound mode upon the release of the shoe cleat from the binding.

Abstract: An accessory (10) for a stirrup iron (12) having a stirrup bottom (14) and a stirrup top (16), the stirrup top having an upper portion (18) to which a stirrup leather is attached, in use, and a pair of opposed side portions (22), the accessory dimensioned to be receivable within the stirrup opening (46) and including a receptacle (24) of a flexible material with a cover member (28) and a floor member (30) that defines a region (26) in which a boot or shoe of a rider is receivable, and at least one upper strap (32) and extends from the cover member to be engageable with the stirrup top, and at least one lower strap (34) or two side straps (52) that extend from the floor member for sides of the cover member respectively and engageable with the bottom or sides of the stirrup respectively, and a fastening arrangement (36) that is positioned on at least the straps to permit the straps and thus the receptacle to be releasably fastened to the stirrup iron, so that in use forward movement of the riders's boot, r

Abstract: The present invention is a automatically tightening pedal strap, which has a front member sized and shaped for placing a user's front of a foot in a shoe into the device. The front member has a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a strap tightening driver moving mechanism for moving connecting device forwardly wherein the strap tightening driver moving mechanism moves in response to insertion of one's foot in a shoe into the device. There is also connecting device connecting the strap tightening driver moving mechanism and a strap member in which, when the strap tightening driver moving mechanism is moved forward within the front member, the strap member automatically tightens by movement of the connecting device on the strap member in response to the forward movement of the strap tightening driver moving mechanism. The strap tightening driver moving mechanism may be a slider or an end string attachment.

Abstract: A shoe-to-pedal attachment system for bicyclists includes a shoe ring formed in the tread pattern of the sole of a shoe, the shoe ring having an undercut retaining edge formed along the periphery thereof and having a domed centering button formed within the retaining edge. A pedal body includes top and bottom identically-shaped pedal rings, either of which may be retained within the undercut retaining edge of the shoe ring when the bicyclist steps onto the pedal body. In an alternative embodiment, a shoe button is attached to the shoe sole, and the pedal body includes a central retaining spring that is open toward the proximal end of the pedal axle. A retaining lip formed at the open top and bottom ends of the retaining spring engages the peripheral edge of the shoe button when the bicyclist steps onto the pedal body.

Abstract: The present invention is a automatically tightening pedal strap, which has a front member sized and shaped for placing a user's front of a foot in a shoe into the device. The front member has a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a strap tightening driver moving mechanism for moving connecting means forwardly wherein the strap tightening driver moving mechanism moves in response to insertion of one's foot in a shoe into the device. There is also connecting means connecting the strap tightening driver moving mechanism and a strap member in which, when the strap tightening driver moving mechanism is moved forward within the front member, the strap member automatically tightens by movement of the connecting means on the strap member in response to the forward movement of the strap tightening driver moving mechanism. The strap tightening driver moving mechanism may be a slider or an end string attachment.

Abstract: A clipless pedal/cleat assembly is disclosed, having a float range that is easily and precisely adjusted. The assembly includes a pedal body and a cleat body configured to conformably mate together, and it further includes two spaced-apart engagement recesses mounted on one of the two bodies, preferably the pedal body, and a tongue assembly mounted on the other of the two bodies, thus preferably the cleat body. The tongue assembly is configured for limited rotation relative to the body on which it is mounted, about a rotation axis generally normal to the sole of the rider's shoe when the pedal body and the cleat body are mated together. The tongue assembly includes two spring-biased tongues configured for selective engagement with the two engagement recesses.

Abstract: A safety cycle pedal includes a pedal body with an axle rotatably extending therethrough and two frames are respectively connected to two opposite surfaces of the pedal body by two respective pins. Each frame has end plate through which a bolt extends therethrough. Two torsion springs are mounted on the two pins and each of which is shaped to include two legs and a connection portion which is connected between the two legs. The two connection portions respectively extend from the two opposite surfaces of the pedal body. Two bars are respectively connected to the two bolts and located between the two lugs of the two respective frames. The two bars respectively contact the two legs of the two respective torsion springs.

Abstract: The pedal comprises a pedal body (1) provided with a fixed front hook (2) for engagement with a retaining plate fixed below a bicycle shoe, and a rear engagement hook (3) carried by a swinging lever (5) articulated on a support (6) in the pedal body (1) whilst being continuously urged by a spring (11) toward the retaining position of the rear hook. The front and rear hooks (2, 3) coact to maintain the retaining plate of the shoe against a bearing surface (4) provided on an upper surface of the pedal. The spring comprises a curved resilient leg (11) coacting with the lever (5), and the curved resilient leg (11) is associated with a snap-on securement (14) onto a pedal axle (3) adapted to be connected to a pedal crank.

Abstract: A cycle pedal includes a pedal body (1) provided with a front fixed member (3) for engagement with a hooking element fixed below the sole of a bicyclist's shoe, and with a rear movable member (4) for retaining the hooking element. The rear retaining member (4) includes a resilient element (7) fixed to receive the pedal body (1) and operating bendingly between a bent position for freeing the hooking member and a position for retaining the latter against a retaining plane (6, 7) on the body of the pedal (1).

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal shaft, a pedal body, first and second clamping members and a first biasing member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal shaft. The first clamping member has a first cleat engagement surface and is pivotally coupled to one end, while the second clamping member has a second cleat engagement surface and is fixedly coupled to the other end. The second clamping member is configured to form an unobstructed longitudinal passageway. Preferably, the second clamping member includes two outer attachment points and an inner attachment point. Preferably, an adjustment member is arranged between the first clamping member and a biasing member to adjust tension of the biasing member on the first clamping member. The adjustment member has a head arranged in a hole of the first clamping member, an enlarged section and an adjustment plate adjustably mounted on the adjustment member.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal shaft or spindle, a pedal body with at least one cleat engagement mechanism and a tread cage supporting a rider's foot for attaching a shoe thereto via a cleat. The bicycle pedal body and the tread cage are coupled together for rotation about the pedal shaft or spindle. The tread cage is at least partially constructed of a resilient material to allow deflection of the tread cage relative to the pedal body. The tread cage has a tread surface that is at least partially located above the cleat engagement mechanism such that the tread cage must be deformed for complete engagement of the cleat with the cleat engagement mechanism. In other words, the resilient material of the tread cage permits limited angular rotation between the pedal body and the cage such that the tread surface contacts the shoe of the shoe when the cleat is in complete engagement with the cleat engagement mechanism.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal shaft, a pedal body, first and second clamping members and a first biasing member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal shaft. The first clamping member has a first cleat engagement surface and is pivotally coupled to one end, while the second clamping member has a second cleat engagement surface and is fixedly coupled to the other end. The second clamping member is configured to form an unobstructed longitudinal passageway. Preferably, the second clamping member includes two outer attachment points and an inner attachment point. Preferably, an adjustment member is arranged between the first clamping member and a biasing member to adjust tension of the biasing member on the first clamping member. The adjustment member has a head arranged in a hole of the first clamping member, an enlarged section and an adjustment plate adjustably mounted on the adjustment member.

Abstract: A pedal assembly includes front and rear retaining members mounted on a pedal body. A spring unit biases the rear retaining member to confine a cleat between the front and rear retaining members. Each of the front and rear retaining members includes two downwardly extending side stop elements for limiting movement of an end engaging portion of the cleat therebetween.

Abstract: An improved clipless pedal of the kind having forward and rearward cleat retainers configured to releasably secure the cleat of a rider's shoe and prevent an unintended release of the securement. The pedal includes a special wall/stop fixture that defines forward and rearward walls for preventing the cleat from moving forwardly or rearwardly relative to the pedal by an amount that otherwise would be sufficient to cause an unintended disengagement of the cleat from the pedal. These walls have no effect on the intended release of the cleat from the pedal, which is accomplished by rotating the shoe about an axis perpendicular to the pedal's upper face.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a pedal shaft, a pedal body, first and second clamping members and a first biasing member. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal shaft. The first clamping member has a first cleat engagement surface and is pivotally coupled to one end, while the second clamping member has a second cleat engagement surface and is fixedly coupled to the other end. The second clamping member is configured to form an unobstructed longitudinal passageway. Preferably, the second clamping member includes two outer attachment points and an inner attachment point. Preferably, an adjustment member is arranged between the first clamping member and a biasing member to adjust tension of the biasing member on the first clamping member. The adjustment member has a head arranged in a hole of the first clamping member, an enlarged section and an adjustment plate adjustably mounted on the adjustment member.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal system including a cleat attached to a rider's shoe, and a pedal including a pedal body and, in one embodiment, two spring plates, each formed from spring-tempered steel and shaped with a flat portion attached to the pedal body and arms extending to form the mechanisms for clamping both edges of the cleat engaging the opposite side of the pedal. Using spring-tempered steel allows the clamping mechanism itself to flex.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal with safety fixing for a shoe equipped beneath the sole with a cleat includes a retaining device able to cooperate with the catch so as to ensure retention of the cleat and of the shoe upward and forward, and a holding member that is situated at the rear of the pedal and mounted movably along the longitudinal direction, and is able to be applied by a first elastic return device against the rear of the cleat so as to thrust it against the retaining device and ensure fastening. The retaining device is mounted in such a way as to be able to be displaced forward, countering a second elastic return device, in particular under the action of a thrust exerted by the cleat, and to return to the position of fastening of a catch of the cleat under the action of the second elastic return device.

Abstract: An improved clipless pedal of the kind having forward and rearward cleat retainers configured to releasably secure the cleat of a rider's shoe and prevent an unintended release of the securement. The pedal includes a special wall/stop fixture that defines forward and rearward walls for preventing the cleat from moving forwardly or rearwardly relative to the pedal by an amount that otherwise would be sufficient to cause an unintended disengagement of the cleat from the pedal. These walls have no effect on the intended release of the cleat from the pedal, which is accomplished by rotating the shoe about an axis perpendicular to the pedal's upper face.

Abstract: A pedal has a first engaging member located on a periphery of the pedal for a toe strap connected thereto, and an opening is defined in the periphery of the pedal so that a free end of the toe strap is allowed to be inserted into the opening. A second engaging member is located on a bottom of the pedal body and the toe strap is engaged with the second engaging member. The second engaging member has an enlarged head and the toe strap has a plurality of apertures so that the enlarged head of the second engaging member is engaged with one of the apertures. The free end of the toe strap is positioned at the bottom of the pedal.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal has a pedal body and a cage rotatably supported on a pedal spindle for supporting a rider's foot. The pedal spindle is fastened to a crank of a bicycle in a conventional manner. Preferably, the pedal body is a step-in pedal with a cleat engagement mechanism coupled to each side for releasably retaining a cleat of a bicycle shoe therein. The cage surrounds the pedal body and is coupled to the pedal body by a biasing member. The biasing member permits limited angular rotation between the pedal body and the cage such that the pedal body and the cage normal rotate together about the pedal spindle. An adjustment mechanism is coupled between the pedal body and the cage to change the angular position of cage relative to pedal body.

Abstract: A cycle pedal includes a front engagement member to engage the front end (12) of a locking member (4) secured to the sole of a shoe and a rear male movable engagement member to engage a female rear end (11) of the locking member. The movable engagement member is prestressed by a resilient member toward an engagement position whilst being movable under the pressure of the cyclist's shoe toward an open spaced position permitting insertion or withdrawal of the locking element (4). The front end (12) of the locking member (4) has a female configuration (17) adapted to receive a male configuration of the front engagement member of the automatic pedal, such that the front and rear female ends (17, 14) of the locking member will be pinched between the front and rear male engagement members of the automatic pedal.

Abstract: Exercising is made more comfortable and effective by providing a foot rest that has a front end which holds the ball of the user's foot fixed and a back end that both cradles the user's heel and allows the user to pivot his heel around the ball of his foot in a natural manner. The frame of the machine can be easily and repeatedly taken apart and put back together because it has two arms which mate at a connector that can be mated and unmated by simple pivoting of the two arms.

Abstract: A safety pedal for bicycles, comprising a device for quickly coupling to a cleat fastened to the sole of as shoe. This device comprises a toe element for receiving a front end of the cleat and a rear fastening device, which is suitable for engaging the rear end of the cleat when this is pressed over said rear fastening device. The cleat is released from the pedal by turning in the general plane of the pedal so to move the rear end of the cleat laterally. The resting surface of the cleat on the pedal includes cam means for lifting the side of the cleat, which is moved away from the center of the pedal when the releasing rotation is imposed on the cleat. Said cam means are only arranged on the side of the pedal facing outwards (with reference to the fitting condition of the bicycle), so to be operative only when the rear end of the cleat is moved laterally outwards, i.e.