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10Mar 15

Tight Hip-flexors

I've started having problems with sore/tight hip-flexors and gluts, especially on my short leg side. I have a 20mm discrepancy, have cleat built up to compensate. Nothing new there been racing with that setup for…

17May 13

time trial positioning

Hi Steve It being the TT season [at least here in europe], i've been rereading your TT position blog on the open access part of the site ;all is clear -but I wondered if you…

12Nov 19

tips for undersupination foot

Hi Steve, could you recommend me a brand of shoes suitable for people with underpronation feet? They told me they need shoes with good arch support. I would also like to ask you, in theory,…

15Jul 17

To Much Arch Support

Hi Steve, I know that you are not one for "rules of thumb" when it comes to bike fitting however I am hoping that you can answer this question one with one 🙂 If a…

29Jul 13

toe clips and running shoes

Hi Steve, this might be a bit off the normal question track but I have a friend who is dedicated to using toe clips/ straps and running shoes and I am trying to explain the…

09May 19

Toe cramp

Hi Steve, a question on behalf of my wife. after about 4 hrs riding, she gets cramp across her toes, in both feet eventually. It happens solo and on our tandem. She wears Bont Vapours…

09Dec 19

toe pain

Hi Steve, I'm writing about an issue I've been having with my fourth toe, left foot. In the past (i.e., March-April 2019) it would go numb and cause pain after 1-1.5 hrs on the bike…

04Sep 16

Toe Tapper

Hi Steve: I'll echo all the others' sentiment about your work and the great information available on your website. Thanks a million. I don't think I've seen this mentioned elsewhere, so here goes. On every…

05Sep 12

Too much drop or seat too high?

Steve, I have a problem that's somewhat hard to explain. After working with Tim on my upper body always being under tension he concluded that I should really lower my bars since I was always…

13May 13

Too Much Seatpost Layback to Pass Balance Test

Hello Steve, I hope this email finds you well. I have a question regarding saddle setback and the balance test. I am 5’10” ( 177.8 cm) tall with a 33” inseam (Approximately, 84 cm). For…

14Jan 19

Too much weight on hands.

Hey Steve, I'm David from Germany. Maybe you remember me. I asked you something many weeks ago. I'm at the moment stuck and can not find a solution to my problem. The best i think…

10Mar 16

Too much weight on the handle bars.

Dear Steve, I have been playing around with my fit for some time now. Your website has been gold in helping me find that "perfect" position. However, I feel like I am 90% there but…

08Jun 12

torque wrench advice – carbon frames/posts

Hi Steve you probably have tightened up more carbon frames/posts/stems/bars than anyone on the planet by now! Do you have any advice on good but not terribly expensive torque wrench for those with carbon frames…

16Jul 15

Trained fitters

I have a question about the fitters you've trained. Do they use their own thinking/methods whilst still sticking to your fitting principles or is it a case of there isn't really another way of doing…

12Dec 16

Training bikes

Hi Steve, Up in my part of the northern hemishere, winter conditions are not conducive to cycling outside. Wanting to maintain the momentum I built up last season (5,000km) as I have some longer challenges…

19Jul 13

Tread width

Hi Steve I have been struggling to find a comfortable leg position on my bike for some time now. The problem ( I think) comes from a twisted pelvis. I sit over to the right…

22Jun 12

Tri Position and cleat placement

Hi Steve, I recently had a client come in with new size 38 Specialized tri shoes wanting me to fit Keo cleats and check saddle height. After measuring and marking the 1st met. joints and…

09Dec 19

Triathlete

Hi Steve, I can’t locate my original post so I thought I would just create a new one. This is Brittany from Florida, the newbie triathlete, who was suffering from right knee soreness only while…

08Aug 19

Triathlete- Outer knee pain after cycling

Hello Steve, First of all, thank you very much for answering these questions. You start to get a little desperate when conventional bike fitting isn't helping to fix your problems... I'm a 34-year-old, female, (new…

08Dec 11

triathlon bike setup

Hi Steve - hope you have a swift recovery! I have previously had a road bike fit with you and am very happy with the results. I have entered the Port Macquarie Ironman and am…

30May 15

Tricep ache

Hi Steve, What are the possible reason(s) for my right tricep to ache after riding? You are not square on the bike. Either you are sitting twisted on the seat and depending on how you…

02Sep 14

Triple or Double to Extend Low Gear?

Dear Steve, I subscribe to your blog because of your enhanced and enlighted consideration of the neurological dimensions to bike fitting and cycling enjoyment. My question is about using triple or a double chainrings. I…

19Jun 18

Trouble finding wide fitting MTB Shoes

Hi Steve, As I am getting older I am having trouble with Tailor's Bunions (Bunionettes) on the out side of my feet at the base of my small toe joints. I recently purchased a pair…

19Oct 15

TT Bike Size

Hi Steve Sorry, this is a longish question. I came across your TT fit article and it seemed that you really understood your topic. I bought a P5 size 54 in June 2013 and had…

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