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Hi Steve I have been following the site for quite awhile and have used a lot of your methods to help myself and my riding. I currently use speed play zeros with the plate (…

Steve, I have recently received upper cervical chiropractic adjustments (Are you aware of this treatment?). These have helped me get back to some better lower body health by getting the pelvis more symmetric, however the…

My first question is regarding SPD MTB cleats and using the wedges with those. The reason wedges work on road cleats is because the wedged cleats are the platform the pedal rests against. However, with…

Dear Steve, I just have a quick question regarding the Shimano SPD-SL shims and whether there would be any issues using them with Look Keo cleats and pedals. I have tried mounting a Look Keo…

Hi Steve, Currently I use SPD MTB pedals and love the ease of entry/exit. Additionally they were fitted with the Retul fit, which to date I have had no issues other than my right heel…

Hi Steve, Most (all) Specialized shoes now include 1.5 degrees of varus tilt. Specialized claims that 87% of people need this. I wonder what your position is on this and how does one know if…

G'day Steve, I've recently changed saddles from a Selle Italia SLR Flow to a Specialised Romin, which I am finding is suiting me better as it allows me to rotate my pelvis forward more easily…

Hi Steve, I have been using Specialized S Works Road shoes for a couple of seasons and am going to order some Shimano R315 shoes and I was wondering if you have any experience with…

Hi Steve, have you ever run across a parameter of bike fit that causes a rider to lose almost all the grease in one side of a speedplay zero pedal in one ride? Thanks as…

Hi Steve, I've been using Speedplay pedals with LakeCX401 shoes now for over 18months, only trouble is the shoes are now pretty much worn out. I like this combination, the shoes are comfortable and I…

Hey Steve, as per the subject title, would need your advice on the screw size and length for Speedplay cleats. Fyi, I'm using the aero walkable cleats. Cleat Screw I picked up from another one…

Hi Steve, I'm currently using Giro Factor road shoes with the Speedplay fore-aft adapter. Based on your advice I've settled on G8 insoles with the 30mm arch support, 1 heel wedge in each shoe and…

Hi Steve, I would like to get your thoughts before I purchase a pair of Speedplay pedals. I've been a long-term user of Shimano SPD-SL pedals. But, Speedplay seems to offer a lower stack height…

Hi Steve, From working on my cleat position, I seem to have stripped the threads on one of the cleat mounting holes of my speedplay extender plate. The other 3 are fine, but the fourth…

G'day Steve, I hope you are well! Just a wee quick question... What screws are you using for the new walkable cleats when shimming Speedplay? I'm out of the older Speedplay pedals now and have…

Hi Steve, I recently switched to Speedplay Zeros and having read a few of your posts on correct clear set up, I'm finding that even with the full 15 degrees float, I still have no…

Hi Steve, I don't know if you have any insights into this, but I have a question regarding the squat. I have stayed away from it for the best part of a year. Mainly because…

hi Steve, My wife, a keen road and mtb cyclist is suffering as per the title;her bike has been set up by Scherrit ,using your principles She rides spd pedals with e-soles and your heel…

Hello Steve, I had some problems I corrected by myself with wedges but I noticed that my feet are at uneven stance. This problem appeared last summer when I changed shoes and pedals: Speedplay Zero…

Hi Steve, I have a question about different stance widths for each foot. I think it is safe to assume that you are plenty familiar with my cycling related issues so I will keep it…

Hi Steve in your work how often do you find you have to add spacers to increase stance width for your clients and if so is there a side bias? ie do you find that…

Hi Steve, As someone who sees 100's of different road bike frames, how often do you find that you can't get the handlebars high enough on standard forks/frames using normal stems? And when you can't,…

I am a 59 male that has a total knee replacement on left leg and a torn patellar tendon on the right. Both injuries are fine but I have problem when I stand up on…

Hello Steve I have recently read this, and I'd like to know your take on it. "This is why I am an advocate for standing up more to pedal because it forces the knee and…

Steve, I was wondering if you have any tips on choosing the correct stem length? Personally I can cope with a wide range am having a difficult time selecting the right one. I like shorter…