Questions Index

Hi Steve, I love your blog and the Prime section, thank you for sharing such great information. I have recently purchased some Speedplay Syzr pedals for my Mountain Bike. I liked them so much I…

Hi Steve, My question is this, most bike fitting is done on a trainer on level ground. How does this transfer to riding on roads that are canted for drainage. It seems every road I…

Hey Steve, I have been tweaking my seat set back position because of hand pressure and upper back discomfort. I have been finding that for me to reach the balance point with your arms behind…

Hi Steve I would like to have your opinion on how to solve or minimize a problem I have with my pelvis. In a few words I have the pacino rotated due to the consequences…

Hi Steve, I wonder if I could ask your thoughts on whether or not Rotor Q rings can help address or correct poor glute function by enhancing glute activation compared to round rings, particularly when…

Steve, was wondering if you ever had the chance to give the QXL rings a try? I'm most curious as to how they work (better or worse) for sustained climbing. G'day Doug, No I haven't.…

Steve, I know from your recent posts and articles that you encourage Q-rings in position 4 to help bring back the snap out of saddle when a rider has a midfoot or further back cleat…

I have read that Rotor Rings in position 4 help bring back snap in a sprint for someone that uses midfoot cleat position. Do you recommend these for someone that uses a cleat position with…

Hi Steve I usually rub the left crank when I ride (mtb, shimano spd pedals). I always thought it was 'normal' but after reading all your posts about foot correction now I think I'm wrong.…

Hi Steve, If anybody out there that would have that information, i think it would be you. Specialized's new S works 6 and Sub 6 shoes claim 5mm more rearward cleat position. Though they come…

Hi Steve Finally picked up my new custome shoes from Brett ,and was wondering your thoughts onwhat insole we should put in them, Have you heard of cobra9? Or am I better of with your…

Hello Steve, I have written to you several times regarding my position on the bike. I have always felt that I do not sit squarely on the saddle. Evidence of this is chafing on one…

Hi Steve, I didn´t find your post regarding the sensoric device you sometimes mount on saddles. Here is something obviously inspired from your idea: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/essax-shark-saddle-claims-to-keep-riders-sitting-straight-40093/ Greetings, Florian May you're right Florian, Or maybe he independently…

Hi Steve, I have the nose of my saddle pointed directly down the centerline of the frame. However, re-watching your Sitting Pretty DVD recently, I noticed at one point you seemed to twist the saddle…

Hi Steve, I was looking at a web site of a New England bike fitter (Fitwerx). One of the services they provide is pressure scanning saddle technology. Gebiomized Cyling pressure Scanning located in Germany. I…

Hi Steve, First of all, I got to say I wish I had found you 6 years ago. Your website is an incredible mine of information and I have been devouring it for the past…

Hi Steve, I have been riding seriously since 1978, I’m 68 years old and do about 5-6000 miles per year, mostly road riding in asphalt. I’ve had back issues for years and used core work…

Hi Steve, I know this is a common one but I feel more powerful on my winter bike. I'm thinking quite a bit of it is related to my saddle... My first proper road bike…

Just wanting some advice on a problem I've been having for quite some time. I have been experiencing some tenderness in the tendons or nerves near my right sitbone. Over the course of a ride…

G'day Steve, About saddle Fizik Aliante, what is your experience with it? I was thinking if it is or not similar with SMP saddles, or what do they have in common? Recently they have it…

Hello Steve, first of all THANK YOU for providing the wealth of information that you do. Since discovering your website, ordering G8 insoles, heel wedges and Speedplay pedals i have largely sorted out my knee…

Hi Steve, could you give me your approximate opinion on how much should be the saddle height for a person who is 176cm tall with a inseam 82.8cm and a foot size 45 (eu) 28.5cm…

Hi I appreciate if this question is to vague and accept if you can't really give any meaningful feedback. I've done the setback and saddle height tests mentioned here, but still unsure. With my current…

Hi Steve, I've been slowly and carefully working my way through my bike set up in an attempt to keep my low back pain at bay after an L5/S1 microdiscectomy a few years ago. I've…

Hi, I do about a 50/50 split between road riding and mountain biking. I would like to have by bikes setup identically as far as saddle height and fore-aft position is concerned. I have exactly…