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Foot Correction 4
Hi Steve, Thank you very much for all of your advice. You are right that pulling knees in and up on every stroke is very hard to maintain and I am only riding for 1hr…
Foot correction for everyday shoes / Cell phone remediation
Steve, thank you for sharing so much of your research. Self-application of your methods, a great deal of experimentation, and routine body maintenance has taken me from having to be picked up after 5 miles…
Foot Correction Protocol
Hi Steve, I know that arch support is first, then wedging second, and shim stack last. My question is, if some one needs a shim stack, will you be able to achieve correct proprioception from…
foot cramp
Hi Steve: I am 54 yrs of age and have been cycling competitively an amateur for over thirty years. I am 5’7” , 150 Ibs and up until 8 months ago I was averaging 10-14…
Foot cramping, not sure what to try next…
Hello Steve, I searched the archives and can't find any similar queries so here goes... I've been able to greatly increase my comfort on the bike by following your methods but I'm stumped by my…
Foot Detective
Gday Steve, I remember on my last visit you looking very closely at the wear on my footbeds. Here are some recent photos - notice the much deeper toe marks on my right E-sole? (My…
Foot Drop
About to meet with a client that has foot drop and some knee issues - knee issues I can handle, but do you have any advice on the foot drop ? It's a new one…
Foot pain on outside of right foot
Greetings Steve, I experience foot pain on the outside of my right foot only, on hard rides of more than 1.5 hours. I feel the pain with both various MTB SPD 2-bolt and road 3-bolt…
Foot pain/numbness
I haven't changed anything about my bike fit in the past few months and have followed your cleat placement instructions in the past. I don't know how or why this started happening, but around the…
Foot size discrepancy
Hi Steve, You helped me resolve a lingering injury issue last spring. I had had issues with my hip and knee and you determined because my feet differed in size it was like a leg…
Foot Tilt and Arch Support?
Dear Mr. Hogg, I have been a reader of your site for quite some time now and finally decided to become a prime member because I'm having a fit issue that I just can't seem…
Foot/Ankle Pain and Swelling
Hi, I think I may have figured this out but just wanted to get a second opinion as it is very debilitating. I am very much a recreational rider but have twice experienced a sudden…
foot/cleat position
Hello Steve, I have also battled back aches while cycling. Always on the L side, the pain (muscle aches I think) will start after about two hours. Sometimes no pain. A bike fitter noticed that…
Footloose article questions…
Mr. Hogg I have tried my best to understand your articles but finally want to ask for some input. Recently went from Speedplay specific Vittoria shoes to the Pearl Izumi Leader III shoes (with lower…
Footpain on outside of foot (mainly left)
Ever since I've gotten clipless shoes last September, I've had a problem with the outside of my left foot experiencing foot pain, along with back end of the 5th metatarsal. The problem is much bigger…
For your amusement
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Fore/Aft Canting on Speedplay Extenders
Hey Steve, I have been using the speedplay baseplate extenders with the most rearward possible mount. What I have been trying to figure out is if the cleat should be canted in line with the…
Forefoot bursitis /Metatarsalgia
Hi Steve, I have a recurrent problem of LEFT forefoot pain. I participate in olympic distant triathlons. Previously I have run 2-3 times a week (maximum 25-30km) and ride 2-3 times a week (maximum 100-150km).…
forefoot correction
hi Steve , how do you decide the need for fore foot correction ,and how do you decide which way to wedge - for example if the big toe is hanging above the shoe inner…
frame dimensions for tri bike
Hi Steve - thanks for the bike fit friday. Rode 100km today and found the SMP lite to be as comfortable as my rolls (ie very comfortable). Can you please suggest suitable dimensions for a…
frame size and fit
Hi Steve I live in Brisbane and would like to book a full fit with you when you are available. I have been riding for 6-8 years about 5000ks a year. I am 173cm tall.…
From Mid Foot to Method 1 or 2
Hi Steve, I've been riding with mid foot cleat position using the Bio Mac Shoes. I do love the position and specially the benefits of having my calves saved for the run. As feedback, I…
Front wheel riser for trainer and recommndations?
Hey Steve. About time after so many years to invest in a trainer to better make adjustments on a bike and testing it before going out for a ride. What's a good budget trainer you…
Frozen shoulder: does it effect hips position?
Hello Steve, A quick question. I have a client who has a diagnosed frozen left shoulder. I believe he is currently in Phase 1 transitioning to Phase 2. His left shoulder is evaluated and protracted…
fully rigid mtb setup
hi Steve I'm experimenting with a 29+ mtb , with a slack head angle , and bars slightly higher than the saddle[head tube dictates this , and is designed this way] both wheels are 29",…