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28Jan 12

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…

02Apr 13

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…

12Jan 15

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…

04Nov 21

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…

02Jun 14

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…

28Jan 17

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…

25Aug 21

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…

14Apr 14

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…

10Nov 14

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…

23Jul 12

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…

11May 16

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…

31Jan 12

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…

26Apr 16

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…

15Jul 13

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…

02Jun 14

For your amusement

That's the way a lot of Germans think about bike fitting. Developed in cooperation with Germany's leading expert. There are rules in the box giving you the best bike fit. It costs about 60 Australian…

02Jun 12

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…

25Feb 15

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)…

10Jun 16

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…

12Nov 12

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…

19Feb 17

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…

28May 12

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…

09Feb 15

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…

29Mar 16

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",…

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