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PART 2
Toe Overlap or toe clip overlap
138692 Rev 0 (04/22)
Section A. Important Safety Information
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Whether or not you have overlap, or how much
overlap you have can be changed. Be aware that
toe clearance can be increased or decreased by
changes in crank arm length, size of pedals or
toe clips used, size of tires used, addition of
fenders, size/design of shoes worn.
Figure 20.
WARNING
Toe clip overlap could cause you to lose control
of your bike, fall and be seriously injured,
paralyzed or killed.
Please consult with your retailer on the simple
steps you must follow to avoid an accident.
Insist that your retailer work with you to
determine if your own combination of bicycle,
shoe(s) and components have this common
design feature.
TOE CLIP
OVERLAP
FRONT
TIRE
TURNED
LEFT OR
RIGHT
PEDAL
Toe Overlap or toe clip overlap
What is It?
What is It? “Toe overlap” or “Toe clip overlap”
describes the toe of your shoe, your shoe
attached to a clipless pedal or your toe clip
contacting the front tire (or front fender). This
may occur when a pedal is all the way forward
and the front wheel is turned sharply to a
position where the toe or toe clip can contact the
tire (or fender). If you ride with clipless pedals,
attach your riding shoes to the pedals and check
for front tire clearance. If you ride with toe clips,
check for front tire clearance.
“Toe clip overlap” is common on small frame
size bicycles. It is simple to avoid any contact
with the front tire: have the inside pedal up
before beginning a turn. As you turn to the left,
the inside (left) pedal should be positioned at
twelve o’clock. As you turn to the right, the
inside (right) pedal should be positioned at
twelve o’clock. Having the inside pedal up will
prevent any toe clip-to-tire contact and maximize
cornering ground clearance. Learn to make it
your habit on any sized bike