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25Sep 14

Very tight calves that I can’t stretch

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…

15Jan 19

Vmo cramps

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…

15Jan 19

Vmo cramps

Hi Steve thx for your immediate response I just want to give some more info my massuer mentioned the bottom of my glutes were the hamstrings attach I cannot remember the exact wording but he…

25Aug 21

VMO/Inner quad area soreness

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…

07Jun 21

Walking shoes adjustment

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…

05Nov 13

Wedge and CUSTOM esoles

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…

15Jan 19

Wedges and seat stability

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…

26Mar 14

Wedging for LLD caused bu arthritis

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…

30Dec 11

Wedging oddity

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…

17Aug 17

Wedging to correct knee alignment.

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…

12Aug 12

What adjustments should I make?

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…

07Apr 16

What is wrong with me ?

Hi there! LOVE Sydney !!! I know that it looks odd but I have to ride with saddle (any brand or model) tilted up on ANY bike: road, MTB, cross...you name it, and that works…

04Dec 13

Wheelbuilding

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…

30May 15

wheels

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…

21Oct 13

When to change seat

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…

03May 13

When to shim

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…

23Jul 15

Where to start with SMPs?

Hi Steve, I'm eager to try an SMP saddle after reading your article on them a while ago but I'm not that sure on which model to start with. I did have my sit bones…

16Apr 15

which insoles to buy

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…

21Oct 19

Which new bike size De Rosa King?

Hi Steve I'm going to buy a new De Rosa King model bike (you can see the geometries in the attached image) you could recommend me the most suitable size for my characteristics: Height: 176cm…

18Dec 17

Which SMP to change to?

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…

07Apr 16

Wide Shoe Options

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…

11Jun 14

Width of toe box in shoes

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…

05Feb 12

Wind resistance and required power

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…

11Apr 12

Women specific genital numbness on SMP Lite 209

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…

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