Patent ID: 6276235
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B62M,Y10T

Abstract:
A clipless pedal for a bicycle, the pedal comprising:(a) a pedal platform having at least one surface and at least one minor side, the pedal platform being positioned within a band to form at least one opening in the pedal between the band and minor side;(b) at least one cleat retainer having a central portion and at least one hooked end, the central portion of the cleat retainer positioned against the minor side of the pedal platform with the hooked end projecting above the surface of the pedal platform; and(c) a stop having a longitudinal axis, the stop spanning the opening and forming a point of contact with respect to the cleat retainer and with respect to the band, the stop separably holding a portion of the cleat retainer in position against the pedal platform, the stop allowing the cleat retainer to pivot outwardly with respect to the minor side of the pedal platform by elastic deformation of the band.