Objective: This work aims at determining the antero-posterior position of the cleat based on various morphological characteristics of the cyclist's lower limb. Method: Two tests were used to quantify this position: a photograph-based one and a radiograph-based one. Both, the photograph and the radiograph were digitalized to enable measurements by means of the software AutoCAD® 2006. Two linear regression models were constructed from the variables cleat/first metatarsal distance and tip/cleat distance, which were invalidated by the low squared-R coefficient value (0.106 and 0.057, respectively). Results: Participants presented almost constant values of 3.6 ± 0.8 cm for the cleat/first metatarsal distance and 0.43 for the tip/cleat distance. As the distance from the base of the cleat to the pedal spindle is 3.6 cm, it may be stated that the pedal spindle may coincide with the head of the first metatarsal by positioning the base of the cleat at 43% of the length of the shoe measured from its distal end.
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