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Pelvic torsion
Hello Steve, Long time lurker and a Jerry Gerlich devotee. I saw Jerry several years ago because I was pedaling windswept to the right with the left leg brushing top tube and ankle out and…
Pelvic torsion/ Imbalance
Hi Steve, You have some great information on this site!! I’m hoping to get some feedback from you regarding re-balance my position back out on the bike. I have been competing in cycling now 20…
Pelvis angle and leg extension
Hi Steve, This question comes from a problem I have experienced recently, where I get very sore in my right hip area. The sartorius and/or the rectus femoris gets very tight and sore when pushing…
Pelvis asymmetry
Hi Steve, A woman who shows the following signs of twisting forward and down with the left side: - Selle Italia Gel Flow physically bent (drops) to the left when viewing from behind - Wear…
Pelvis rotation
Hello Steve, first of all thank you for this blog which gives hope to people like me, who have pain on their bike. There should be a Steve Hogg in every country! I live in…
Pelvis tilt
Hello Steve, I often hear about bike riders and the position of their pelvis. I am a 69 you, male with a cranky back. I am pretty sure the my pelvis is always tilted forward,…
Perineal Discomfort
Greetings Steve, I love your website and blog. Thank you so very much for your time and efforts to bring cycling enjoyment to the world. I've read and re-read your posts several times so as…
Perineum Discomfort on long climb
Hi Steve, I'm new in road bike and only started this year. Been riding mtb all this while. I'm from Penang Malaysia and the cycling industry here is doing well. Unfortunately, bike fitting is not…
Perineum Pressure
Steve I have set my seat height and setback per your recommendation. I am using a 155 width Romin saddle with about a 2.5 deg drop from tail to nose. I have very good flexibility,…
Peroneal strain
Hi Steve, So here's the issue. My left foot is smaller than right fit, by almost a half size. As a consequence I have an extra liner in there below my g8 foot beds. Unfortunately…
Peroneal Tendonitis problem
Howdy Steve- I have been diagnosed with Peroneal Tendonitis on my right side. Still awaiting an MRI to see if its actually torn or just inflammed. Background: I've been riding and racing a few years.…
Physio / Therapist Southeast United States
Asking this question separately for benefit of other readers. Have long struggled with the right side of my body, from plantar fasciitis to shoulder and neck and everything in between. Often tell folks if a…
Physio Exam
Hi Steve, Hope this note finds you well. Could you please help me sort through / understand in plain English what my inbalance issue(s) are that I feel on the bike. Below is the summary…
Piriformis pain casued by saddle?
Hi Steve, Firstly, apologies for the lengthy post but adding some background to my issue may be of some use. I’ve ridden a road bike in fits and starts over the years but never had…
Piriformis pain, chronic hip issues
Hi Steve, In 2015 I tore the superficial fibres of my (R) piriformis on a 200km bike ride. Many months of physio didn't help, I ended up having a cortisone injection which did help tremendously.…
Piriformis Syndrome?
Hi Steve, To give you some background I had back surgery 22 years ago to remove a ruptured inter vertebral disc (L5/S1). The problem started with back pain and radiating pain in my R glute…
piriformis/glutes
Hi Steve, Great informative website...thanks. I started riding semi-serious (around 200kms a week) around 4 years ago. Since starting riding I developed a right hip issue. 1.5 years ago a MRI scan showed I had…
Plantar Fasciaitis and ITB related?
Hi Steve, I have plantar fasciaitis of the left foot and ITB friction syndrome on my right knee. The ITB tends to flare up in the first few days of a hard tour (e.g. the…
Plantar fasciitis
Hi Steve, My wife races as a professional half Ironman triathlete. Unfortunately this year has been almost a complete washout with a series of injuries, the worst of which has been plantar fasciitis (originally a…
Platform cycling for restoring rear foot proprioception
Wouldn't having the entire foot on the pedal and using a shoe with toebox that allows the toes to splay(meaning pedal under toes to back of medial arch) be a more natural, powerful, and less…
pointing Selle SMP straight and Speedplay lube
Hi Steve A coupe of maintenance questions..... Do you have any tips on how to ensure that Selle SMP seat nose is pointing *completely straight* to the centre of the bars and along the top…
portable, reliable and long lasting frame pump?
Greetings Steve my portable frame pump (master blaster of sorts) gave up after a few years of very infrequent use so I am looking to buy another *reliable* pump to carry on the frame. It…
Position in relation to front axle -choosing frame size
Hi Steve, I'm trying to figure out the appropriate frame size for a new purchase (I seem to fall between two sizes) and had a question about my current setup. I was reading this article…
position on saddle
Hi Steve, I'm a new rider, and senior as well. I have been reading your posts with great interest especially how they relate to rider position etc.---saddle position, height, fore and aft, and so on.…
Possible right or left side bias – knee pain
Hi Steve, I really appreciate the time you take to answer all of these questions and for all of the information you share. I have absorbed a lot information over the past few months from…