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23Oct 15

Road Vs Mtb Shoes

Hi Steve, I love your blog and the Prime section, thank you for sharing such great information. I have recently purchased some Speedplay Syzr pedals for my Mountain Bike. I liked them so much I…

03Sep 12

Road vs. Trainer?

Hi Steve, My question is this, most bike fitting is done on a trainer on level ground. How does this transfer to riding on roads that are canted for drainage. It seems every road I…

08Feb 12

Romin Saddle Tilt/ seat set back

Hey Steve, I have been tweaking my seat set back position because of hand pressure and upper back discomfort. I have been finding that for me to reach the balance point with your arms behind…

24May 19

rotated pelvis and cleat position

Hi Steve I would like to have your opinion on how to solve or minimize a problem I have with my pelvis. In a few words I have the pacino rotated due to the consequences…

17Jan 15

Rotor Q rings and glute activation

Hi Steve, I wonder if I could ask your thoughts on whether or not Rotor Q rings can help address or correct poor glute function by enhancing glute activation compared to round rings, particularly when…

11Apr 14

Rotor QXL rings

Steve, was wondering if you ever had the chance to give the QXL rings a try? I'm most curious as to how they work (better or worse) for sustained climbing. G'day Doug, No I haven't.…

13Mar 13

Rotor QXL Rings Vs Q-Rings on Midfoot Cleat

Steve, I know from your recent posts and articles that you encourage Q-rings in position 4 to help bring back the snap out of saddle when a rider has a midfoot or further back cleat…

04Sep 12

Rotor Rings

I have read that Rotor Rings in position 4 help bring back snap in a sprint for someone that uses midfoot cleat position. Do you recommend these for someone that uses a cleat position with…

25Oct 12

Rubbing the left crank

Hi Steve I usually rub the left crank when I ride (mtb, shimano spd pedals). I always thought it was 'normal' but after reading all your posts about foot correction now I think I'm wrong.…

29Mar 16

S Works 6 shoes and cleat bolt setback

Hi Steve, If anybody out there that would have that information, i think it would be you. Specialized's new S works 6 and Sub 6 shoes claim 5mm more rearward cleat position. Though they come…

09Nov 15

Saber boots

Hi Steve Finally picked up my new custome shoes from Brett ,and was wondering your thoughts onwhat insole we should put in them, Have you heard of cobra9? Or am I better of with your…

17Jun 14

Saddle

Hello Steve, I have written to you several times regarding my position on the bike. I have always felt that I do not sit squarely on the saddle. Evidence of this is chafing on one…

24Feb 14

Saddle

Hi Steve, I didn´t find your post regarding the sensoric device you sometimes mount on saddles. Here is something obviously inspired from your idea: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/essax-shark-saddle-claims-to-keep-riders-sitting-straight-40093/ Greetings, Florian May you're right Florian, Or maybe he independently…

08Sep 16

Saddle alignment along the centreline of the frame

Hi Steve, I have the nose of my saddle pointed directly down the centerline of the frame. However, re-watching your Sitting Pretty DVD recently, I noticed at one point you seemed to twist the saddle…

17Jun 15

saddle break in time

Hi Steve, I was looking at a web site of a New England bike fitter (Fitwerx). One of the services they provide is pressure scanning saddle technology. Gebiomized Cyling pressure Scanning located in Germany. I…

02Jun 20

Saddle comfort

Hi Steve, I have been riding seriously since 1978, I’m 68 years old and do about 5-6000 miles per year, mostly road riding in asphalt. I’ve had back issues for years and used core work…

02Apr 14

Saddle comfort / performance

Hi Steve, I know this is a common one but I feel more powerful on my winter bike. I'm thinking quite a bit of it is related to my saddle... My first proper road bike…

02Jul 12

Saddle discomfort

Just wanting some advice on a problem I've been having for quite some time. I have been experiencing some tenderness in the tendons or nerves near my right sitbone. Over the course of a ride…

21Nov 13

saddle Fizik Aliante

G'day Steve, About saddle Fizik Aliante, what is your experience with it? I was thinking if it is or not similar with SMP saddles, or what do they have in common? Recently they have it…

08Nov 16

Saddle for narrow sitbones

Hello Steve, first of all THANK YOU for providing the wealth of information that you do. Since discovering your website, ordering G8 insoles, heel wedges and Speedplay pedals i have largely sorted out my knee…

14Jan 19

Saddle Height and foot size

Hi Steve, could you give me your approximate opinion on how much should be the saddle height for a person who is 176cm tall with a inseam 82.8cm and a foot size 45 (eu) 28.5cm…

17Feb 13

Saddle height and setback

Hi I appreciate if this question is to vague and accept if you can't really give any meaningful feedback. I've done the setback and saddle height tests mentioned here, but still unsure. With my current…

03Jun 18

Saddle height and setback and low back pain

Hi Steve, I've been slowly and carefully working my way through my bike set up in an attempt to keep my low back pain at bay after an L5/S1 microdiscectomy a few years ago. I've…

17Jan 13

Saddle Height between MTB and Road Bikes

Hi, I do about a 50/50 split between road riding and mountain biking. I would like to have by bikes setup identically as far as saddle height and fore-aft position is concerned. I have exactly…

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