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Possible right side bias causing L/R imbalance
Hey Steve! I got a bike fit a while ago and during it we went to a wider stance (shimano +4mm pedals and cleats positioned further inwards) as well as turned my feet to match…
Post Fitting Questions ?
G'day Steve, I have just had my first proper bike fit here in the UK for a new Baum, the experience and result was fantastic. There are a couple of things post fit that may…
Post pelvic kit question
Hey Steve, I got into cycling about 18 months ago, and quickly realized that I could not get further than 5 miles down the road without severe pain an inch or so below the groin…
Post surgery questions
Hi Steve, I had a mico discectomy on my L5/S1 disc on Tuesday last and as I rest here at home recovering my mind is turning to planning my comeback to training and racing. Talking…
power balance and seat centered…
Recently training with a good friend and I'm watching him from behind. Doing power based workouts he's using a stages power meter and I'm following him on my power tap pedals which I know are…
Powercranks
There has been some evidence of professional riders improving there performance by training on powercranks then going back to their regular cranks for racing. Powercranks seem to allow a rider to perform one legged drills…
Prime membership
Hi Steve, I hope you are keeping well. I noticed that my Prime membership has been automatically renewed through my visa card, how do I go about 'opting out'. My back issues that had been…
pro set back
HI Steve I've noticed with riding with quite a few pro riders that they ride with a very forward seat position. I've been using the top of tibia over the pedal spindle as a starting…
Pronating Foot
Hi Steve, If a rider is pronating foot on the pedal while under load (even when proper arch support was fitted) would a wedge/s be used with the thick edge to the inside to shift…
Proprioceptive clarity
I've had longstanding issues with pain in my left knee (generally worse after or during longer riders, hard efforts or hills) and lateral foot pain left side only) during longer rides. After reading your information…
proprioceptive test result + shimming/arching
G'day Steve, My left glute muscle is weak compared to my right glute muscle, the proprioceptive test conducted by Scherrit showed no wedges (heel or cleat) gave the best result. If I continue training my…
Prostatitis
Steve I am having prostatitis issues and have for about 90 days. I am using a Specialized Romin Evo and have adjusted it slightly nose down, about 1 degree, which seems to help. My question…
psoas tendonitis/bursitis
I have been a serious cyclist for 20years. I had a birmingham hip replacement 10 years ago and continued my cycling after only a couple of months at an even better level than before my…
Purchasing A TT helmet
Hi Steve Hope all is well in Sydney town and life is treating you kindly. I would like to purchase a TT helmet that complies with Australian Standards and will not cause me any grief…
Purchasing individual sprockets for Shimano 11sp cassette
Hi Steve and anyone else that may be able to help, In the past I have purchased two cassettes (Ultegra) and combined them to get the required gearing I prefer for one everyday cassette. To…
Purchasing Shims, wedges, spacers
Steve, I tried to purchase your products thru your bike fitter option as I am a bike fitter in Malaysia. I completed the form on your website and sent it in but have not heard…
Q Factor
How does a rider know if his/her "Q Factor " is correct? It seems to me , most people ride a bike and accept the distance between pedals on any given bike. Do most bikes…
Q factor
Hey Steve, Thank you for this website.I have been thoroughly enjoying learning more about bike fit from you and from watching Neill’s videos with Cam. How do you know if your Q factor on the…
Q-factor
Hi Steve, Since 1-2 years, my right knee hit the horizontal top tube of my bike quite often during the pedaling stroke. My left knee is far from the tube, so no problem. Do you…
Q-factor again
Hi Steve, I've asked you a question on the 26th of March about my right knee often hitting the frame. You ask me some questions about my hips. I'll try to answer: 1. That's very…
Q-ring problems
Steve, just auto-renewed my subscription so it looks like you're stuck with me for another year! Best of luck to you. Anyway after going back over your site quite extensively and continually reviewing my bike…
Q-ring Update
Steve, after submitting my last question I decided to re-install my Q-ring and after doing some more reading on the set-up of the rings went to position #2 instead of #3. First ride this afternoon…
Q-ring update
Steve, regarding my Q-ring leg pain problem I submitted to you on October 15, Kervin at Rotor Bike solved the problem. Long story short I'm now at position "0" on the 130bcd 39t ring and…
Q-Rings and Mid foot Clear
Hey Steve, I have read in here that you recommend to change the Q-Ring position to 4 to maximize the usage of the mid foot cleat on the road bike so questions is, would you…
Q&A explained
G'day all, Firstly, thank you to all who have subscribed. I will try to justify your investment. Upcoming posts include All About Aero Bars, Tools of the Trade, and some long overdue beer reviews. I…