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REINTRODUCING THE HEEL WEDGE

September 25, 2013
Steve Hogg
Bike Fit, Feet

Heel Wedges are the biggest single selling item in the store, and we thought it was time to reintroduce them. So why a heel wedge and not a cleat wedge? Here are the pros and cons as I see them:…

Many riders have experienced "Hot Foot" at one time or another... In this post, Steve explores the mechanical and functional causes of hot foot and offers general solutions. Relief to riding with foot pain may be a click away!

EVOLUTION OF THE WEBGUY Part 2: Completing the Journey

Part 2 continues the journey and travels to the land of midfoot, a new bike and a bike fitter named Colby.

The Voice of Cleat Position

May 9, 2013
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Steve recently did an interview with Damian Ruse at SemiProCycling.com on the topic of cleat position. Here's the list of questions asked: What do you consider the ball of the foot? What’s the idea behind moving the ball of the foot in…

POSTURE – Why it is important for cycling performance

Is everyday posture important for performance on the bike? Most riders know improving core strength is essential to riding well, and Steve believes good posture and reasonable core strength are one and the same. In this post, he explains why and offers some tips to better posture.

EVOLUTION OF THE WEBGUY Part 1: A Bike Fitting Journey Begins

Before there was a website, there was a roadie struggling to get comfortable on the bike and a bike fitter in another hemisphere willing to lend a hand. Read about how they joined forces to get one out of Bike Fit Hell and the other a new website.

ARCH SUPPORT: Sidas 3Feet Slims vs G8 2620s

January 28, 2013
Steve Hogg
Bike Fit, Feet

In terms of cycling foot correction, quality arch support trumps everything else. Wedging and shimming should be attempted as necessary after quality arch support is in place. For more about this, please see Foot Correction Part 1: Arch Support. There is plenty…

COLBY PEARCE GETS PEZZED

December 27, 2012
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Colby Pearce was recently profiled on the popular site, PezCycling News. The following is reprinted with permission and can also be found here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

December 25, 2012
Steve Hogg
Bike Fit
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This year we have had something over 900,000 hits from readers in 86 countries. Not all of those countries celebrate Christmas. To me that doesn't matter. I would like to thank all of our readers for their interest this year…

RANT NO. 3: The Same Old Stuff and various other whinges

In Steve's third Rant, he discusses the fragility of carbon frames, the state of the bike fitting industry, Campagnolo's EPS, Ridley and Giant frames, Fizik shoes, inspiration and the best product of the year.