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Heel lift for LLD – to be used for Yoga/ Pilates?
Hello Steve First of all, I want to thank you for this blog, it has been extremely useful and I found many answers to my questions. I was recently diagnosed with a LLD - evaluated…
Heel Lifts
While reading this site's posts, I see that "heel lifts" are mentioned frequently. Riders have anywhere from 1 mm to 4 mm heel lifts in their shoes. I ride with 3 mm shim under my…
Heel out and knee pain
Hi Steve. I have been struggling with right knee pain for many years when riding and in particular after a hard ride. I have had several surgeries (4 in total) to fix a torn meniscus…
heel rise / flat shoe
Steve, I have found that a lower heel position of the shoe (with shoe sitting flat on cleat, heel has less rise) is better for my left leg. My left heel drops a lot during…
Heel shim
Steve, I've been reading the first comment after foot correction part 3. I have identical issues as this reader. Longer left femur, 1/2 inch, left hip forward and dips down with 1/4 inch shim under…
Heel Slippage
Hello Steve, I have Sidi's (full carbon soles with G8 inserts) for road and mountain. I have always had issues with hot spots on my right heel, and my right heel tends to slip in…
Heel turning out
Hi Steve, After identifying a short leg last year I thought I'd throw this one I your direction, (thanks for last year) OK, on my shorter left leg which now has a shim my heel…
Heel Wedges
hi Steve I just put my order for your Heel Wedges. While I wait for delivery I have 2 short questions. 1. I use size 46.5 eSole Supportive. Will I need to trim the heel…
Heel Wedges/Foot Correction
I recently have been experiencing pain in the heel and ankle area after long/hard rides. I thought that I had my wedge numbers right, but apparently I don't. The left foot still feel a little…
Heel Wedges/Shim
Hi Steve, I hope you are well. I have sciatica in spine which causes pelvis to be unstable on seat. My left hips drops with the left leg the stronger leg. Right leg has always…
heels pointing outward
Hi Steve, I have the dream of becoming a good quality bike fitter one day but it's still a long way to go, anyway i would like to learn as much as possible and absorb…
Helmets
Are there any helmets brands that have not posed a material challenge like the Salice sunglasses? G'day El Sapo, The helmets I see most often are Giro, Bell, Lazer, Kask, Limar and Catlike and all…
Help after changing to mid foot
Hi steve, first can I add my appreciation for the all the great info you share on your website, I have returned to regular training on the bike for time trials after a lapse of…
High arch
Hi Steve, I have what appears to be a split tendon on the peroneal tendon on my ankle. I'm trying to avoid surgery. I have high arches, my feet supinate. What would you recommend with…
Hip / Gluteal Issue
Hi Steve Hope you are well and enjoying Canberra. Im a past happy client. Last saw you at the end of 2011 and have also seen Scherritt in the UK in 2014. Been very happy…
Hip Alignment Procedure
1. Your updated version of the Pelvic Kit Instructions advises to scan the entire body both anteriorly and posteriorly as well as both eyes with the magnets. Prior to this your advice was to scan…
Hip Drop
Hi Steve, I've found my way into bike fit hell over the past year or so. For the last few years I have been searching for an answer to instability on the saddle mostly in…
Hip drop and the SMP saddle pictures
Hi Steve, Could you check my SMP saddle on the picture and make comments? I have a left hip drop and the saddle was in use for about 3 years. My left side is generally…
Hip flexor and pelvic pain on SMP saddle
Steve, I am inflexible especially in the hip and pelvic area and have been working hard to overcome. After much work on your site and trial and error my diagnosis is I have trouble keeping…
Hip flexor pain
Steve, Would hip flexor pain on one side be an indication of rider dropping hip on other side? I have a ride that is shimmed on right and still favors that side sitting forward and…
hip mobility
G'day, Steve! I am thinking that pelvis placement is very important in cycling. One aspect is finding a good saddle, and here we have many options. The other aspect is hip flexibility.. and here there…
Hip pain – outside of hip below hip bone
Hey Steve - hoping you can comment on a worsening symptom. Been getting increasingly sore for months now - and finding it hard to pinpoint the problem. Today (after a decent ride yesterday where I…
Hip Pain during a Time Trial
Hi Steve, I've returned to Time Trial racing this year and I have been making steady progress until my last 2 races. In both I have experienced a great deal of discomfort, in and around…
Hip rocking/instability regardless of fit
Hi Steve, I am a mountain biker who got into road riding last year. I spent most of the year in bike fit hell, since riding mountain bikes I never really had any issues. Your…
hips and feet-follow up
Hi Steve, Thank you for all your advice here; it's been really helpful. I've been meaning to follow up on this for a while now, but life keeps getting in the way... Based on your…