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Compact Cranks: BCD v. PCD
Dear Steve, Thank you for your excellent posts and your systematic and thoughtful approach. I just read your article on compact cranks, and had a question regarding PCD and BCD. The article implies that they…
compact gears – weight saving?
Hi Steve I am planning to change from 53/39 to 50/34 (Ultegra in both cases) sometime early in 2012. A simple curiosity question as I am not a certified weight weenie 8^) I have re-read…
Constantly snapping speedplay cleat springs
Hi Steve, I'm snapping my speedplay cleat springs around once a month (More so when I'm competing) I also have trouble with my heel hitting the chainstay which has been reduced with pedal washers. The…
converting road setup to MTB
Steve, Decided to try to dip a toe into the local cyclocross scene and have greatly appreciated both your site with help for road fit and I have also looked at your material related to…
Corn/callous 5th toe
Steve I am relatively new to cycling and have done a lot more mileage this year. I have developed a very tender corn on right little toe. Would this be an indication that I would…
Correct Number of Heel Wedges
Hi Steve! I am trying to decide on the correct number of heel wedges on my right foot and I am having some trouble choosing between two and three. Last Fall I switched from using…
Could an SMP saddle help me…?
Hi Steve, Iv'e been using your site for over a year, it is a huge body of work that is incredibly helpful. Thank you. I have 1 specific issue that I have been addressing by…
Cramp in calf
Hi Steve, Hope you are well. A while back you helped me out with my problem regards my left leg feeling shorter and sitting croaked on my saddle. I've been working on this as its…
Cramping toes on longer rides
Hi Steve, I was on the trainer today for a 3 hour steady ride. Towards the end I was getting a little cramping feeling in my right foot along the toe line. It was like…
Crank length
Very intriguing discussion on your website regarding this subject, but I would like to shift it towards recumbent bikes if you're willing? I'm male, 61 yrs old, 6'5", with an inseam of 36" and size…
Crank Length
Hi Steve. I would like to run something past you, to get your thoughts. I have been doing a bit of thinking about the unresolved subject of crank length, and why rider's seem to be…
Crank length
I've changed crank lengths purely for comfort. I find that in the drops my knees don't come up so high into my chest/belly and feel less pinching in the front of the hip. I had…
Crank Length and Tibia Length
Hello, I've got a 37" inseam, but I'm pretty sure slightly longer tibias than femurs. I ride a 175mm crank and have a good amount of drop on my bike - S-Works Tarmac sl3 58CM…
Crank length comparisons
Steve, I feel there must be a self-serving reason as to why you offer this wonderful service for the extremely low subscription price to your site. Perhaps, those of us who can very easily get…
Crank length for small riders
Hi Steve, I know this topic is "hot" and quite over discussed nowadays. I am planning to change my current ultegra set with 170 mm crank to sram red 165 mm. A I have been…
crank length variation for the same rider
G'day Steve, I got the chance to talk a bit with Eduard Grosu, young Romanian cyclist, 21, multiple national champion at many disciplines, already in the elite category. He is living in Italy, so he…
Crank length, seat height and setback
Hi Steve, I've been experimenting with different crank lengths and their effects on comfort, performance etc, however I have one question after reading your article on differing crank lengths. When changing from for instance a…
Crank length, shorter
Hi, Steve, thanks for your blog, answered many questions and improved my riding in last couple of years. I've recently made a change from 172.5mm crank to 170mm one. I am 174cm high and have…
Cranks: going from 175 to 180?
I currently use 175 cranks. My inseam is 91cm, height: 195cm, weight: 75kg. Tall and skinny. In races, I'm having a hard time on flat windy roads, sprinting is pretty bad too. I'm guessing I…
Crankset for disability with versatility
Hi Steve, I am a strange case! I have a partial amputation of my left hand that makes pulling on the bars impossible. I have been riding this way for 31 years, I am 48…
Cranktip pedals
Hi Steve. I have just received a pair of Cranktip pedals for testing and evaluation. Do you or any of your fitters have any experience with these things? I will have to start off from…
Creeping forward under load
Hi Steve, I have been asked to coach/guide a young rider. This particular young rider sits on the forward tip of the saddle after anything above moderate load. I believe that getting this rider to…
Crooked / chaff
hi guys, hope you can help. My TT set up is pretty aggressive with my seat and bars all the way fwd, I use Q rings, my cleats are all the way back. It all…
crooked pelvis
Can you recommend a physio in the Socal areas to diagnose and treat a crooked pelvis? G'day James, No I can't. I'm in Australia and no next to nothing about who to recommend in your…
Curled Toes
Hey Steve, I have recently swapped from custom innersoles which I had for a while with no real problems to G8's as I have started out with bikefittting and I wanted to learn the product…