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Inner & Outer Rotor Ring Positions
With the standard Rotor Rings and a mid-foot cleat position would there be much of a reason to experiment with using different orientation position holes for the inner and outer rings or would they both…
Inner leg adductor cramps
Steve, I have noticed that being in a position that is lower (ie my cross bike fit), or the use of more supportive insoles like the eSoles setup as you have described in your writings,…
Inner Rotor Q-Ring Position
Steve, after riding all winter on my O'symetric rings (i.e. 38t innner & 52 outer) I've quickly come to the conclusion that I just can't pull that big of an inner ring on the sustained…
Inseam Length Measurement
Hi Steve, Trust you are doing fine. Height 173cm. Bike: Giant propel S frame ISP. Top tube: 53.5 Reach: 37.7 Stack: 53.4 Seat angle: 73.5 Head angle:72.0 Stem Length: 125mm 8 degree My first question…
Inside right kneecap pain on take-off
Hi Steve I've been riding and racing for a couple of years now and only just come across your website, I think its fantastic. I have had a number of bike fits in the last…
Insole Metatarsal Buttons (pads)
Hi Steve: Can you speak to the various levels of metatarsal support you've seen in the insoles you've tried with customers? The reason I ask is that I need to replace my old E-soles -…
insole on one foot only
Hi Steve: I have been having a problem with pain in my right lower back and purchased the G8 insoles but I have found using the left insole only has made a significant difference and…
Insole wear, clue for foot correction?
Hello Steve Currently sidelined from training and spending a lot of my time going through your site working on my fit for my return. It's a fantastic resource thank you. I perhaps should seek out…
Insoles
Hi Steve, Long time - no visit. I hope you and Margaret are well! I have recently replaced my pair of Sidi Wire Airs with a pair of Rapha Climber's Shoes. I have transferred the…
Insoles
Hi, hoping this message comes out okay this time as we had a problem last time with the upload. I bought the G8 2620 insoles and can't see that they help me in any way,…
Insoles for runners
Hi Steve, Thanks for a fantastic resource. I have followed your advice regarding foot correction to the extent possible with my existing roadie cycling shoes and have achieved a reasonable outcome so far. I've just…
Intensity of hip flexor stretch
Hi Steve, I have a question regarding stretching my hip flexors. I have done so for six months or so, every day without much success, so I'm starting to evaluate how I might improve my…
Interesting Fit
Steve, Had an interesting fit. I guy came in with a "diagnosed short right leg" so had a 7mm shim on that side. But when observing him on the bike, all he did was extremely…
Inversion Tables
G'day Steve, I was wondering what you thought of inversion tables? G'day Jason, I've only used one once to check them out years ago and so don't have an authoritative view. The idea is great…
Inwards knee tracking gives me outer hip pain
Hi Steve, My problem is I get hip pain on the outside of my right hip when I ride under significant load. I think the pain comes from the muscle tightness as it's most noticeable…
iPhone 5
Hi Steve Any experience to-date on whether or not the iPhone 5 is "safe" to use? My understanding is that you found that iPhone 3's tended to cloud proprioceptive responses, whereas iPhone 4's tended to…
Is foot length compensating for leg discrepancy ?
Hey Steve, I have read the blogs you recommend but now at final stage of making my Biomac shoes I came up with a question : Since my left foot is 10mm longer then my…
Is there more than one correct fit? Racing vs touring
I've noticed much of your advice focuses on a "long and low" as possible, while remaining comfortable, racing type fit. In your opinion, is there one ideal fit/position per person, or are there multiple? It…
Is This Hip Rocking? (Video Link)
Good day Steve, I came across a youtube video and it reminded me of the video you posted on the blog of the bloke whose seat you lowered 28mm due to hip rocking. The fella…
ISM Saddles
Steve, I have read your SMP post in the blog (okay, 90% of it) and I am impressed with the information presented (by both yourself and Selle SMP). ISM saddles intrigue me as well but…
Issue with Fat bike Q-Factor
Hey Steve, I'm sure by now you've heard of the gaining popularity of fat bikes meant to be ridden on soft snow and sandy conditions. I've never had any fit problems with a road bikes…
Issues
Greetings, Found Neill Stanbury on Cam Nichols’s YouTube channel, he referred me to Jerry Gerlich, and Jerry referred me to your website! Glad I found it!!! Started riding road bike in 2013 and was fitted…
Issues with what I think is my left ischium
SORRY FOR THE LENGTH: I am 48. Approximately one year ago, I started bicycling again after a 30-year lapse. My only bicycle is a Ridley X-Trail which I ride 5 or 6 days out of…
Issues with women riding Men’s bikes
Steve, One of the more common fit issues I see to this day is women being fit to Men's bikes. They present with numerous issues neck, low back pain, perineal pain. The majority of the…
IT Band Pain & Questions for Chiropractor
Hi Steve, I've been dealing with a tight IT band on the right side for some years. This started when I was racing in the 1980s & 90s; persisted, a bit, during the 'sedentary years'…