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Hi Steve, I am hoping you can help me. I have a number of issues off the bike that I think are causing me back pain on the bike. I have a dynamic hip screw…

Hey Steve, i have a question regarding back pain mainly, i have recently purchased 2 new bikes a Giant Propel and an Giant Anthem(mtb). Ive had a fit from you but i was on a…

Hi Steve, I'm sure you've been asked this a million times before, but I'm really struggling with back pain at the moment. I'm currently training more than I ever have done in the past, as…

Hi Steve I've been using the mid foot for about 6+ months and find it has it advantages But am thinking of going back to forefoot again as I find the acceleration and climbing is…

Hi Steve Sorry to be a pain ,was wondering if you could modify the lake 237 to midfoot. After about 150km with a more forward but stlll rearward cleat position I would prefer to stay…

Hi Steve, I use your Method 2 since 3 months now, so I move my cleats 1 centimeter back from the original position on both shoes. I drop the saddle around 1 centimeter down on…

Hi Steve. One of the universities in Perth is testing the effects of using special ergo's that rotate the pedals backwards, the rider then needs to resist the backwards motion as best they can. The…

Hi Steve, how are you? I tried the balance test and I immediately fall forward, I have a Giant TCR Road bike with a Pro Griffon Gel Saddle 142 width and Shimano Ultegra Pedals. So…

Hi Steve, If the anatomical ball of foot is the distal head of the first metatarsal, and your article on 'Why bike fitters shouldn't chew their nails' recommends measuring from the joint space to the…

I've read your article on bar height and have some questions based on that and some sensations I get under different efforts while riding. I have plenty of room for neck movement and feel that…

I’ve spent the past 4 or 5 weeks trying to dial in my position in the drops. It’s a position I rarely used because I always felt cramped at the top of the stroke making…

G'day Steve, I was wondering, with regards bar width, do you fit using the same method as in the article 'behind bars' (ie you are the mirror) or are there other factors you would maybe…

Hello Steve - to be honest I really joined prime because where I was brought up (Yorkshire, England) you don't expect to get something for nothing and I've enjoyed reading all the free stuff so…

Steve, I've noticed during intervals and harder riding that I tend to grip my hoods closer to where they meet the tape and my drops in a weird kink in the ergo portion. It seems…

Hey Steve, hope that you and the rest of the folks here are well and keeping safe. Been riding for years with aches in my neck due to always having to reach for my bars…

G'day Steve! I was thinking if in cycling there is another BDC.. or if there are two types of BDC.. The most known bottom dead center is the one under the bottom bracket, 6 o'clock…

Hi Steve, Most of what I have read here on IT band syndrome refers to unilateral cases, and your advice centers on reducing asymmetries and compensations. Mine typically occurs on both knees. Often it will…

Steve, I picked up my relatively new Rapha winter bibs today when getting ready to go for a short ride and noticed that the seat bottom on the right side was wearing noticeably more than…

Hi Steve, I have two very important questions to ask you 1) A measure of feet that is decidedly disproportionate with respect to a person's height (28.7cm, 45 EU, 176cm) what are the consequences on…

Hi Steve Hope all is well with all that's going on in the world at the moment! Ok I was going to put a comment on a previous post that was about smp dynamic back…

Hi Steve I need your help again, with the new bike (a trek domane size 54) I have problems with my forearms and wrists (I have no neck or back problems) these problems weren't there…

I think I know the answer to this question but wanted to make sure. Let's say I came in to your shop for a bike fit and your recommendation was 59.5 cm (i.e. center of…

Is there any one in Townsville you could recommend for a bike fit. Thank you. G'day Gordon, Not that I'm aware of. Do you know Darren Spina? He would be in a position to let…

This is the question you asked me to post on the site. Can provide more details if you desire, just trying to hit the highlights. 45 y/o male competitive in 3-4 80 mile grand fondos…