Device for holding one's foot at an angle

Details Device for holding one's foot at an angle Device for holding one's foot at an angle

1996-02-20

1999-01-19

Bonck, Rodney H.

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Cranks and pedals

36131, G05G 114

Patent

active

058603301

ABSTRACT:
A canting device adjusts the angle of a shoe and/or a pedal in an upward and inward direction to position a bicyclist's foot to maximize the muscle power to be applied by the foot. The device has a tapered thickness and in one instance, is inserted between the sole of the shoe and a cleat, the larger of the tapered thickness being positioned toward the inside of the foot.

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