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Moving Cleats Forward
Steve, 2 seasons ago I moved my cleats fairly far back. Using what I hope is the 1st met space according to your instructions, my cleats were about 23mm aft. Sustainable power was great, but…
Mt Bike vs Road bike
Hi Steve, As far as seat set back, reach to the bars, and seat height, should these measurements be the same between a road bike and a mountain bike, or would each measurement be different?…
MTB and midfoot
Hi Steve, I noticed in your recent post that you got hurt in a mtb race, and I hope you heal quickly! Do you ride your mountain bike using the midfoot position? If you do,…
MTB bars
Hi Steve, I thought i read something about MTB "riser" bars which would be better compared to the flat types but can't find it anymore. Is this correct? I wanted to transfer my position to…
MTB foot pain descending
Hi Steve, I know it's hard to diagnose issues online but I thought I'd ask anyway. I've been trying to resolve an issue with foot pain while descending, out of my saddle on my hardtail.…
MTB Geometry Conundrum
Well Steve, here is one out of the normal questions I see on Prime. This mostly pertains to long TT/short stem vs shorter TT/longer stem and front center changes which will determine ability to dynamically…
MTB Shoe Recommendations
Steve, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for MTB shoes that provided the most flexibility with regard to cleat positioning. Are there any makes that better facilitate a more rearward position than others?…
MTB shoes
I've been using Shimano Wides R321 for my road bike and use speedplays' aluminum plate to move my cleats all the way aft for comfort and they work great (along with SH heel wedges and…
MTB thru axle adapter and wind trainers
G'day Steve, Was hoping you had some advice on using mtb's with 29er's and thru-axle skewers when performing bike fitting? Before I buy any particular adapter was wondering what your method is. I thought swapping…
My Dream Ti Seven bicycle – thanks for your design
Hi Steve, I am writing to thank you for your all-important ‘design’ contribution to my Ti bike. Whilst heartfelt, ‘thank you’ scarcely does justice to the magic you performed. [I also recognize the contribution which…
My experience with Jerry Gerlich and Steve Hogg
For years I have been trying to solve a left numb hand issue. I've been to three different Retul fitters who weren't able to help me. All they didn’t was add additional problems to the…
my foot shape
G'day Steve! I don't know what to do with my foot-shoe-combo and i hope you can help me with. I always had problems with shoes - no matter casual, running, cycling. If they are ok…
My functional issues part 2
Hi Steve, I did post a response sometime back but it didn’t come up and I think it’s because there are too many replies on my thread - www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/question/my-ongoing-bike-fit-functional-issues It wouldn’t say awaiting moderation -…
My ongoing bike fit / functional issues
Hi Steve, I thought my posts were probably a bit confusing for anyone to read as they are in several threads so I thought I’d link them here and continue posting in this thread. www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/question/cant-of-the-foot-2/…
Neck & shoulder Pain
I am a 66 yo rider who has been diagnosed with some arthritis in the neck. This year I have been experiencing much discomfort in the neck and upper back area. It often feels like…
Neck pain
Hi Steve, Delighted to have found this site recommended through a forum.. I am 40 years old, currently on a Cannondale Synapse carbon 56 14' been riding road for nearly 3 years before that was…
Neck/trapezius tightness
Hi Steve, I'm having trapezius tightness after about 1.5-2 hours on the bike. It has been ongoing for approximately 1 year. I'm not quite sure what onset was. I have no numbness, nerve pain, hand…
Nerve pain in right shoulder
G'day Steve, I'm having a problem with nerve pain in my right shoulder. The problem started after I went for a much longer spin than normal last Sunday - I had stiff and sore shoulders…
new bike
Hi Steve I am due to start a epic ride from Sydney to the Gold coast . I came and seen you a while back and you midfooted me which is fine. my problem is…
new bike build
hi Steve i hope you don t mind but so i don t make any classic mistakes and because i cannot afford or get away with paying for a custom frame i would like to…
New Bike Fit Hell
Dear Steve, Thank you for the advice and guidance you have provided through your blog and writings. (More some than some fittings locally) It has allowed this individual to continue to cycle and train despite…
new bike setup
Hi Steve, A long question so here goes..... I had a bike fitting done by you in July last year on my Specialized Roubaix. Prior to that I had bad hip and hamstring pain almost…
new bike should I replace the crankset
Hi Steve, my bike was totaled in a car accident and I am getting a replacement that is smaller as I felt the old one was a tad to big. I have very short legs,…
New cleat, new pain
Hi steve Every time I have to change the cleats (shimano, mtb) I’m always afraid of some knee pain (only on my left side) on the following rides. This time, I had to change to…
New G8 Insole design
Hi Steve, I just purchased my second pair of G8's from you. The new pair seem thicker and heavier, and I'm not sure I like the furry surface too much. I was curious if you…