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ˈtoe clip N

toe clip of a bike:

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The toe clips or modern pedals of today bind the rider's feet to the cranks so there is not an ounce of lost force. www.oshawaexpress.ca

One form of the platform pedal had a large flat top area and flat bottom for use with toe clips and toe straps. en.wikipedia.org

The horse's front feet were then mildly trimmed and fitted with stainless steel shoes with toe clips (5 inches wide) and 6 nails. www.horsetalk.co.nz

A separate cable is used to hold the boot forward to keep it from sliding rearward out of the toe clip or out from under the toe strap. en.wikipedia.org

To improve the performance of the quill pedal toe clips were added. en.wikipedia.org

His heavy frame featured new-fangled toe clips -- invented only a few years prior. gizmodo.com

Some specialist cyclo-cross bikes also have a higher bottom bracket to aid clearance over rough ground; extra clearance could prevent toe clips from dragging while re-mounting after an obstacle. en.wikipedia.org

However, this allowed the toe to move about too much, so a new toe clip was added to address this. en.wikipedia.org

The use of the slotted cleat enhances a cyclist's ability over that provided by toe clips and strap, enabling for greater pedaling efficiency. en.wikipedia.org

In particular, he noted that any forward fall, even to the sides, would jam the boot into the toe clips. en.wikipedia.org

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