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Hi Steve, Since learning a lot from this site and your help I've managed to improve my flexibility in a lot of areas but no matter what I do I can't improve my calf flexibility.…

Hi yesterday I rode 90 km 1600 m of elevation my problem is my vmo muscles at the 70 km mark cramped up and the 2 more times I’m convinced it’s not dehydration problem this…

Hi Steve, I've been experiencing some localized soreness in the VMO area of my right quad lately. I know localized soreness is not great so I've been trying to figure out what the cause is…

Hi Steve, After working though your advice, I realized that I have been dropping my left hip quite a lot when riding. In response, I went from 3 to 8mm of shims on the left…

In regards to wedging an already existing full custom esoles. Have you found it necessary to wedge a custom esoles orthotic. After A LOT of trial I think some forefoot wedging is required in my…

Hi Steve, I've slowly gotten into the adventure of wedging, starting with ITS wedges. Results so far are as follows: a. Right: +1: mild improvement in fluidity, a bit better of a connection to the…

Steve, I am a site member and have just placed an order for G8 insoles, wedge kit, 30mm pedal extender, pelvic alignment and covers. Using the excellent information from your blogs, I have been able…

Steve, I've ridden the same wedging setup for quite a while and everything feels fine and looks fine when I try and observe it via motion capture and webcams, however, I've had one peculiar thing…

Hi Steve, I have just started reading a new book, about the science of cycling, and was keen to see what they had to say about bikefit. Like many of the bikefitting systems, the book…

Hi Steve, I have a Morton Neuroma on my R foot. (I have written to you about this in the past). I have speedplay pedals and have decided to get the extender plate and move…

Hi Steve, I am looking at the photo of your custom Seven Ti. I see you have a Chris King headset and it looks like the stem is sitting directly on top of the headset,…

Hi Steve, I have a question for you that doesn't call for your expert bike fitting expertise but rather your experiences as a wheel builder. It seems to be something of a dying art, but…

Hi Steve I ride a seven axiom sg with mavic ksyrium elite wheels since 2007. Im 5'7" weigh 180lbs. I ride 3000 per year mostly club and organized rides with speeds from 18 to 25…

Steve, G'Day, just wondering when to do a seat change or when does it become obvious that a seat is not working for you? Having setup foot position( method 2) ,seat height and balance sorted…

Hi Steve, When a rider displays a hip forward or dropping hip how do you decide whether to use a shim or not? For example, your videos on the right side bias post, for the…

Hi Steve, I lost the most important parts of my cycle outfit: the eSole insoles were drying and some asshole thought he could use these as well. So i need new ones and would ask…

Hi Steve Adrian here from Melbourne. Long time. I hope you are well in Canberra! I have a question regarding my SMP Drakon saddle. I think I might need something narrower and less padded in…

Hi Steve I am a physical therapist in the US and your approach of setting fit to facilitate efficient pedaling mechanics specific for the individual rings true with me and is right on the money.…

I currently have Specialized pro shoes. The width is EE. I've got esoles in them with your heel wedges and cleat wedges. It's time for some new shoes. I used speedplay zeros with the extender…

G'day Steve, At the risk of sounding like I'm supporting aerodynamics-based marketing, I just wanted to make a comment about the TT Rider post. You're right when you say that wind resistance increases with the…

Hi Steve, Here's a question from my girlfriend. I hope you don't mind the straight forward language. She's been troubled with some fairly "normal" fit issues. Neck pain, upper back pain and so on that…