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Bont shoes
Steve I have been useing bonts now for two years. The main reason is I suffer arthritis in middle toe and it curls up so I can mold the shoe to fit around it. these…
Bontrager insoles
Hi Steve, I hope this finds you well & safe amidst the broader shutdown I was wondering if you have any experience is using/fitting Bontrager insoles. I've been trying out a pair (high arch). They…
Bontrager saddles
Hi Steve, Just wondering how much experience you've had with Bontrager saddles and whether you can recommend any models. I potentially have to switch from an SMP Dynamic so as not to upset suppliers. After…
Bouncing on the seat
Hi Steve. What would make a rider bounce on her seat? I have tried lowering her saddle, high cadence drills and other positional things. Would there be some sort of functional issue going on? Thanks…
Brake position and Bar Drop
Hi Steve, You gave me an answer regarding Bars for my small hands a few months ago via email. I haven´t found a bar where I can reach the brake levers (Sram Red) out of…
brand shoes with high arch support?
Hi Steve, which models of cycling shoes have a natural conformation already prepared for a high arch support? SIDI, GAERNE, SPECIALIZED, NORTHWAVE, BONTRAGER ,BONT ETC...? G'day Denis, I'm assuming that you're asking which shoes have…
building my own shoes
Good morning Steve! A thought came to me last night. I'm always bored over Christmas so I let my fantasy fool around a bit. A project for next year is building my own shoes. It…
Bunions & hammertoes
I have a very difficult time finding bike shoes that fit my feet: bunions with right foot MTP joint at 45 degree angle, left about 40 degrees. Hammertoes also factor in. Can you recommend any…
Buteyko Breathing Method anyone?
Steve (or anyone else I suppose), are you familiar with any breath training protocols you have found effective? I came across this method and article from an interview with Steve Maxwell on London Real...it makes…
butt cheek rubbing
Hi Steve I've got a new problem which has cropped up in the last couple months, never had it before in 20 years. I've started to get rubbing on my left butt cheek, and more…
Butterfly handlebar position & stem setup
Steve, I have a Koga traveller (KS-TR-28 with 54cm frame) touring bike wit swept-back Dutch (Koga touring) handlebar. It is very comfortable but relatively upright position with the standard bar. I have now mounted a…
buttock asymmetry
hi steve, seasons greetings 2 yrs ago I had a very satisfactory fitting with Scherrit; he commented on & photographed my R overhanging buttock when optimally positioned. I am now having L sacral iliac pain…
C6-C7 bulging disc causing nerve pain in shoulder and arm
Hi Steve, I have a C6-C7 bulging disc (diagnosed with an MRI) that causes me shoulder and arm pain when riding due to a pinched nerve. I am working with a physio on exercises like…
Calf aches during cycling
Steve, So, I've adjusted my cleats based on the long end of Method 1 a few months ago, so I've had plenty of time to adjust to it. However, I'm finding that on harder rides…
Calf muscles burning up
Hi Steve - I have set up a new bike - as exact as possible to old bike setup - key diff being drop in crank length from 172.5 to 170 and crankset gears from…
Calves and hamstring pain
Hello Steve I like your work, I read a lot of your posts and guides, but I just can't seem to set myself on the bike to be really comfortable. I am 25y/o, 190cm, 81kg,…
Campagnolo and Shimano hoods – reach and shape
Hi Steve, I'm currently riding Campagnolo 11s Super Record and considering updating to either 6800 Ultegra or 9000 Dura-Ace, to allow me to run a Stages crank and benefit from their new do everything crank…
campagnolo record 10v e super record
Good day to You, i have a question , i have a Specialized Tarmac E5 with Campy record 10v 52/39 . i want to change that to have Campy 11 v and a 50/34 with…
Can cycling cause prostate problems?
Hi Steve I started having peeing issues so I had my PSA and prostate checked. PSA was low and prostate slightly enlarged which is normal for my age (63). Im wondering if this condition could…
Can you recommend a fitter in the upper Midwest USA
Steve Can you recommend a fitter in the upper midwest usa near Chicago? The ones you recommend in the us are a thousand milles away. G'day Fahim, Unfortunately I can't. I'm an Australian and don't…
Cannondale Synapse and Trek Domane question: Geometrical differences?
hi steve would you help me to understand what are the differences between the geometries of two frames... a synapse cannondale tg 54 and a trek domane tg 54? (see image attached). I have always…
Cant of the foot
Hi Steve, Just recently under increased cycling effort (I'm cycling harder due to getting into road racing lately) I get pain in my left foot under my 5th MTP / knuckle joint after about 1…
Canyon frame size in between
Hello I'm looking to buy a Canyon bike. I don't know if you know the company, it's 100% internet based. They have a online fit system, which I did and I also spoke to a…
Carbon Soled Shoes and possible plantar pain
Hi, I have tried Giro Factor shoe and I'm wondering if the super rigid carbon sole may have caused a plantar flare up. I also have low back issues at times, I've bulged a disc…
Carl Paton findings
Hi Steve, I am very intrigued by Carl Paton's study on midfoot cleat positioning and interested in finding out more. Do you know if he has found anything further on his experiments? Also, I find…