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FAI (Femoral acetabular impingement) problem
Hi Steve, I heard of a person with FAI (Femoral acetabular impingement) problem. She rides a Cervelo P2 and we are wondering what kind of important settings can be useful to prevent FAI worsening. MRI…
“Knee” pain and bike fit
Hi I took up cycling, only about four years ago and since then the addiction has set in. Over the last couple of years, a vast improvement in my fitness and substantial weight loss has…
1.68m height / 175mm cranks
G'day Steve! Happy new 2014! All the best!! I open this subject, which is not about my fit. So i do not expect to reply, it's only if you have interest and time for that.…
1st metatarsal difference
Hi Steve I've been using the 1st metatarsal method for setting my cleats. The thing is I have 10mm difference between my two feet on where the joint is. Both of my feet measure the…
1st ray / material change
Hi Steve I’m pretty sure that I have a dropped 1st ray on the L side Previous experiments with a 1st ray sheet rubber strip were encouraging,but created significant material challenge that disappeared when removed…
2 “pro” bike fits = 0 results
Hello Steve, First of all I want to thank you and congratulate you for the amazing work you do with this blog, simply sharing all this useful information for free is really to be appreciated.…
23 mm leg length discrepancy: how to fit?
Hi Steve, I read on your page for the Speedplay +5 plate that you were able to fit shims of 25mm. This sounds fantastic. I had Perthes disease as a kid and was treated by…
24mm leg length discrepancy
Hi Steve, First I want to thank you for all of the valuable information here. I went for a bit fit about 1 year ago (using specialized system). Everything seemed to be OK until about…
3t stylus 25
G'day Steve, Just a quick question. I was wondering if you have any experience of this post with fizik carbon rails? Are there any clamping issues? I'm currently using a layback Thomson but need more…
5mm forward
Hi Steve I have moved my semi midfoot cleats(25mm)forward 5 mm (to 20mm) on my custom Saber Boots cycling shoes (which you recommended and are awesome) Just wondering if i should move my seat position up(or…
A question of the eyes.
G'day Steve, I hope you are well. I have been meaning to email you for some time now in regards the following queries and so here I am. I have also been meaning to email…
A question on cleats placement..
Dear Steve! I am a huge fan of your site and your principles of bike fitting. I have been fitted by Ben Clarsen a couple of years ago, but unfortunately didnt transfer the settings over…
A question on lateral knee pain and another one on speedplay pedals
Hi Steve, First off i'd like to thank you for making so much bike fit related information readily available on your web site. Despite struggling to get my head around some of the concepts, i…
Accurate Foot Arch Measurement
Hi Steve, I've been fastened by all of the fantastic information you have provided on your website. I consume it as fast as my feeble mind can store it. The first article I read made…
achilles pain
Steve This has become a bigger issue as it is winter here in US. When ever I ride the trainer I get achilles pain. I never get it on the road. I have traveled to…
adamo saddle set up
Hi Steve, hope both you and Margaret are well. As you know I am presently using an SMP 209 and was thinking of trying an adamo just to compare comfort levels. Would you recommend initially…
Adaptation period – weeks or hours
It's been a week since having my certified Steve Hogg bike fit. The recommendation is to ride easy for 2-3 weeks. Question: what if you are riding more hours a week, does this 2-3 weeks…
Addutor/Gracillis pain
Adductor /Gracillis pain. Hi Steve, I am having an ongoing problem with gracillis and adductor pain. They are tight and sore, I can do a long slow ride but when I try to ride hard…
adjustable saddle
Hi Steve, Have you ever heard of this saddle: www.bisaddle.com? What do you think about the saddle? Thank you G'day Pilotboat, I've seen one only and thought it was a clever idea. Why? What is…
Adjusting saddle position after gained flexibility and strength
Hi Steve, It's been about 3,000 amazing summer miles since I last came here. Fit has been fantastic and I have made great speed and power gains this season. As I have improved my body…
Advice on Possible Pelvic Imbalance?
Dear Steve, First of all I would like to apologize for the length of this however I feel that the details are really needed as this is the culmination of a few years of observation,…
after changing handlebar pains in the shoulders
Hi Steve I recently took my new bike (trek domane slr size 54) and after the exits I have several problems behind with pains in the right and left rear deltoid muscles, I tried various…
Aggressive riding position – what to do with pelvis?
Hi Steve I was hoping to pick your brains about what you consider to be an optimal combination of hip angle / thoracic spine curvature for an aggressive (aero) position on a road bike? Let's…
Alignment kit instruction download
Steve, I received my alignment kit yesterday. I missed the download link in the browser receipt and only received my PayPal receipt in the mail, so I have no instructions. Is there any other way…
alignment, e-soles and new Bont Shoes
Hello Steve, I am an ex ski racer (a multiple knee surgery patient PCL, LCL.), current master's racer; road, cross and Mtb. I have flat feet and understand the importance of proper alignment in sports…