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Shoe selection
Hi Steve, I currently ride with Sidi gen 5.5's in size 45.5. I've got look Keo's and after reading your posts about fore / aft foot position I'd like to get my foot further forward…
Shoe selection and ankle alignment
Hi Steve, I’ve been using G8s for some time now, and followed your instructions in order to achieve Level 2 arch support, however despite this I have noticed that the medial malleolus of each ankle…
Shoe width
Hi Steve, I switched from a pair of Lake CX330's 43's to Specialized S-Works 42.5's. I like the new shoes and they are much more snug after the Lake's (which were far too wide), but…
Shoe Width
Good Morning, I had a fit by Neill a couple of years back. Great experience. Leg length shim sorted most issues. One persisted no matter what I did. I never felt like I was putting…
Shoe Widths
Hi Steve, I have a question on your thoughts to shoe widths. On my last bike fit I was told my shoes were a bit narrow. I have size 48 feet, 10.5cm wide. My current…
Shoes
Hi Steve, Quick little question about shoes. I'm having continuing difficulty finding a shoe broad enough across the forefoot. I've just tried the new Bont Vaypor S in Wide fit size 45 & 46 and…
shoes for narrow/low volume feet
Hi Steve I'm interested in your suggestions for road shoes to suit narrow, low volume feet that have a good cleat position. My feet are slightly narrower than average across the MTP joints. The greater…
Shoes for SPD-SL cleats – rearward position
Hi Steve, Currently riding with Shimano Shoes with Speedplay Baseplate Extender - Black E-Soles, 3 medial wedges left shoe, 2 medial wedges in right shoe, 8mm of shims under right cleat, centre of ball of…
Shoes to Wide
Hi Steve, all the shoes I try on their usually wide for my feet ( have very narrow feet ) for a size 45 shoe. Im just wondering if you have any advice on how…
Shoes/pedal choice
Hi Steve, After many years my cycling shoes/pedals are nearly worn out and am looking to buy a new set. In addition, I am seriously considering booking myself in for a bike fit as I…
Short crank query
G'day Steve, I hope you are well. I recently moved a female rider, just shy of 5 foot in height from 172.5mm cranks to 155mm. At the same time i moved her from a selle…
Short cranks making climbing worse?
Hi Steve, thanks for all the info on the site, it's been very useful for me and various people I've helped, including my girlfriend who is the specific focus of this question. She's about 150…
Short Question about foot to pedal force transfer
I have been watching the development of a cleat based power meter by the Brim Brothers in Dublin, Ireland. A recent post on their site indicates that their product measures the point at which force…
Short rider and top tube length
Steve, Thanks for your great work. I’ve been lurking on your website and Prime Q&A’s for a couple of years but have come to the point that I can’t seem to apply the advice you’ve…
Short stems
Steve, what's the shortest you are willing to go on a stem (for a road bike with conventional drop bars) before steering ability is compromised to the point that it is unsafe? I have a…
shorter crank stiff hip pelvic tilt
Back again Steve Pelvic tilt backwards not due to tight ham strings but tight hip anterior capsual athritiice but acetibulium os reasonable probably caused by falling off bike over years many times So if I…
Shorter cranks
I am considering changing my cranks from 170 to 165mm. I have followed all your advice on your website and feel that I am as comfortable as I can be without getting professionally fit by…
Shorter cranks causing hip flexor pain
Hi Steve My physio advised a move to shorter cranks to address patella tendon and knee pain. I moved from 170mm to 165mm and raised saddle 2.5 but caused hip flexor pain in right hip.…
Shorter left leg, right hip drop
Hello Steve After some on/off pain on the bike (only do mtb) and after reading your articles I know a couple of things about the root of my problem: 1. My left leg is shorter…
Shorter right leg
Hi Steve I have been following this blog for a while now. Some wonderful posts. I have been riding the NRS for around 5 years now, and would generally say that I am happy with…
Should I focus more with pilates stretching before seeing a good bike fitter?
Hi Steve, Please see the dropbox link for the newest video of myself. It is very obvious that I have some serious functional and neurological problems. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yp5jj6dekam6rki/VID_20170711_193256.mp4?dl=0 Here are things that I know are wrong…
Shoulder IR and hood position
Hi Steve, General question concerning shoulder internal rotation & hood position. I took part in a popular 2 day fitting course and during the course the instructors mentioned many times that they would, to increase…
SI Joint Issue
Hi Steve, Ever since I came across one of your articles on bike fit in Cycling News I have been reading your articles on bike fit where I have read some of the most informative…
SI Joint, Lower Back Pain
Hello Guys, I wanted to ask you about my recurring back pain on my roadbike. Where do I start? I have been getting lower back pain on the right and left side of my spine…
Sidi vs Specialized Shoes
Hi Steve, I'm considering replacing my 2015 S Works shoes .I like the SIDI Wire shoes and wanted to know if you had a (personal) preference... ? I use Speedplays and as far as I…