I don't think the cycle is confusing at all. The frames where the arms and legs are perfectly horizontal are key to the character; taking these out would make it so dry. HE LOVES BEING A SHAPELY(pun?) BEING, can't you accept him for that? Okay, maybe I have some issues but the point still stands! Keep rolling with this, pto, I got your back (for now... muahah).
Err.. I can't add anything to VC and x86 gibberish..