In 1979, Roger Sanders, a physician’s assistant had
purchased a tandem bicycle with the thought that his nine year old
daughter would ride with him. However, he had a concern about her
using the popular toe clip and strap connection to the pedals. In
his work, he had seen the aftereffects of accidents where the bicycle
riders couldn’t release from the pedals, causing significant injury. |
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With his desire and concern for his daughter’s safety, he designed the AeroLite clipless pedal system, consisting of a simple cylinder with a clip that wraps 304 degrees around it. Pulling straight up on the cleat, while pedaling engages the whole surface of the clip, requiring a pull of over 1300 pounds to release. With a natural rotation outward rotation of the ankle (supination), the clip is released a little at a time and the foot rolls off the pedal easily and naturally. Congratulations, Roger!
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Over the next twenty-four years, AeroLite pedals have technically evolved to today’s 2004 model, the lightest, strongest, lowest friction, and most importantly, the safest naturally releasing pedal on the market. |
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AeroLite
products are made in the USA, totally of American materials. From
the printing on the box, to the machining of the titanium spindles,
everything is accomplished by American knowledge, labor and materials. |
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Our splash painting is an adaptation of a French art poster from around 1900. The original size is about 4 feet high and 6 feet wide. It advertised a Paris bicycle shop named Cycles Gladiator. The artist is unknown. AeroLite Poster and Postcards are available for purchase. |
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Thank you for your support, |
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