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Curved vs. Flat Saddles
Do some people just not do well with a curved saddle (when viewed from the side) such as an SMP or Romin? I've been shopping for a saddle like this because I often scoot back…
Custom Bike Fit KT Bedford ? Suggestions?
Began a fit with a woman this weekend, who is riding a custom K Bedford. 50 cm c to c seat tube and a 54 cm t.t. She prefers to ride with a high seat…
Custom Build – Headtube and Carbon Fork Advice
Steve, I am about to purchase my first custom frame (Baum Corretto) and would like the benefits of your Wisdom on few of the frame set option available to me. I was thinking about ordering…
Custom frame design recommendations
Hi Steve, I really want to have my first custom frame built as I feel off the peg bikes result in too many compromises. I wish to start with one to replace my winter/training bike…
Custom Frame Geometry Advice
Hi Steve, After some review of both your articles and what some framebuilders recommend, I have decided to go for a custom titanium frame with S and S couplers that I can travel with (I…
Custom insoles
Hi Steve, I am a new bike fitter and the place where I work has a custom Sidas insole machine. I am hesitant to use it as I've always got good results from off the…
Custom insoles ( orthotics )
HI Steve I've been spending a lot of time, best part of 5 months trialling wedging and insoles, but still can't get the fully supported feeling in my feet. I have changed seat height which…
Custom shoes
Hi Steve I'm thinking of going down the path of custom shoes but not sure which way to go. Tossing up between the rocket7 or d2 I think but are a long way away if…
cycling after hip surgery
Hi Steve, I have been unfortunate enough to have broken my hip, in a low speed crash. I suffered a fractured femur, on the neck of the bone, just above the Greater Trochanter. I have…
Cyclist Syndrome
Any experience/advice for a working with a female with cyclist syndrome ? G'day Mike, Yes I do, though pudendal nerve entrapment seems far less common amongst women than it is amongst men. Also, you're…
Cyclist’s syndrome
I have recently became aware of "cyclist's syndrome" or entrapment of the pudendal nerve. It is a condition all male cyclists should be made aware. Do you have any experience with this condition? If so,…
Dancing foot and varus cleat wedging?
Hi Steve, I’ve been reading your blog for while now and have tried to solve my ongoing problems with no success. Basically, I have very flat feet and what the podiatrist called dramatic foot varus…
Deep ache/pain at origin of Hamstring
Dear Steve, I have been having a problem for about 6 months, I am experiencing a deep pull/strain at the top of my Hamstring deep within the glutes at what feels like the origin of…
degenerative scoliosis and saddle issues
Hi Steve, I've just returned to cycling after a 20 yr layoff and am having saddle and right low back issues. I hope that you can point me in the right direction. I am in…
dent on right side of the seat and sore right sitbone
Greetings Steve. Looking for some likely tips, I realize you can not "see" what is going on via e-mail..... 8^) Over last few rides I noticed a "dent" or an "imprint" on right side of…
Differences in Inversion and Eversion
Hello Steve, not a question but something, some readers may confuse. There is a difference in the meaning of the words Inversion and Eversion between the English Language and some other languages (I think most…
Different Foot Length and Cleat Fore/Aft
Steve- I just noticed that for some reason when I measure my cleat setback or fore aft from the marks I made on the shoe using your method 1, my left foot ends up being…
different foot size
gooday steve, I have different foot size which is left being about 1.5cm longer. Does this affect my cycling position as I have experience side knee pain on the left. If so how should I…
different pedals-seat height compensation
hi Steve after being fitted using your method ,with speedplay pedals, what adjustment to saddle height should I make , if I swapped over to shimano 2 bolt spd pedals please? I'm assuming that shoe…
Differing foot sizes
Hi Steve I have two different sized feet (measured at 2cm different in length) and up until now I have put up with using cycling shoes that are the same size. I have been considering…
DIY BFD
Aloha Steve I've seen a few of your post regarding the bio-feedback device (BFD), and would like to give it a try. I've largely resolved a lateral hip tilt, but still have some rotation that…
DIY Cleat Alignment
Cheers Steve - I think this website and your approach to efficient bike fitting is brilliant. I'm working on a pair of midfoot cleats and could use some pointers on a do-it-yourself setup. I've read…
diy mid foot cleat
Hi Steve, i wanted to try mid foot cleat positioning, so i drilled two holes on each shoe for my spd mountain bike cleats. It is not as easy as i thought and unfortunately the…
duck footed problem
I have a challenge with my right leg - I can't get it so my foot and knee are both naturally straight ahead. This has been a problem my whole life - as a teenager…
E Soles
Hi Steve I purchased some E soles off the site in January and have been adjusting them to suit, I have the Bont Vaypors and i am currently using the black arch and have put…