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sign of wear on my speedplay axle (or is it spindle?)
Hello Steve, I bought new speedplay pedals for my road bike. I have the stainless steel version. Something I noted on my old speedplay happens on the new model at the moment. There is a…
Single leg drills during adaption period
Aloha Steve I've been working through the foot correction process and have largely been able to correct a significant lateral pelvic tilt. After incorporating G8 arch support, some heel and cleat wedging, I've started riding…
Sit bone height
Hello Steve, My search for the perfect saddle (for me) continues. I went to a shop and measured my sit bones. The result was 135 mm. I also tried other methods and got measurements +/-…
Sit Bone Injury
Steve, Around mid-September I somehow managed to injure my right side hamstring/sit bone attachment area which I'm still dealing with. There was nothing on the ride that would have caused it that I can recall,…
Sit Bone Pain
Steve, back this past fall out of nowhere, I somehow got sit bone pain on my right side during an easy, solo ride. It just started hurting during the ride and had not changed saddles…
Sitbone/Nerve Pain Plus Chafing but with Comfy Position
Hi Steve, Firstly thanks for the Prime Q and A. I`ve sorted back ache, knee issues, shimming, cleat and G8 insoles with its help. Its made my biking nigh on perfect apart from the two…
Sitting crooked on saddle
Hi Steve. A brief background. I have been riding a road bike for fitness for the past 5 years and the last 2 years competitively, duathlon and TT. I had a bike fit 2 years…
Sitting Heavy
Dear Mr Hogg, I am wondering if you have any insight into a trend I have been noticing about my cycling position/body and how it relates to saddle pain/discomfort. For quite a while now I…
Sitting on right side of saddle
G'day Steve, When I sit on my saddle I feel like I am sitting perfectly square on it. However, when you look at a picture from the back of my bike you can clearly see…
Sitting twisted on the saddle
Hi Steve, I am not getting anywhere by trying to stretch the psoas muscle. Any suggestions? I'm stretching daily and got a massage. I joined the Prime member forum so I hope you don't mind…
Sliding forward on seat under load
Hi Steve, I have been asked to help out a young guy with his training, and before I set him a program I would like to get him sitting on his bike properly. Under anything…
Sliding off the back
Steve, I've been using an SLR for about a month with no real issues. The width feels supportive and it took a while to get the rest dialed in, but I think that I finally…
Smaller toes going numb
Since you have read my previous story and that I have told you I have been to all of the local bike fitters in my area. I am willing to pay extra to your paypal…
Smaller toes going numb
Dear Steve Hogg, I hate to write a story but I dont know where to start. I have been struggling over the past year with my smaller toes going numb while riding. I really feel…
SMP Composit Vs. Dynamic
Steve, I've been riding the Composit for a bit and wanted to put on a Dynamic to see if the extra padding is more comfortable. I eyeballed it last night and I know that the…
SMP Drakon or Dynamic saddle on F8
Dear Steve, Thank you so much for the extensive write up on the SMP Saddles on your blog. After trying out over 20 different saddles, I found your article and tried the Drakon and Dynamic…
SMP DYNAMIC
Hi Steve hope you are well, last time we spoke you was helping me with getting a new frame i still cannot believe the detail you went into i have to thank you again Steve.…
SMP Dynamic – break in period?
Hi Steve, Firstly, many thanks for all of the great information you share on your site; it's been a great resource for myself over the years however I've got one aspect of my fit which…
SMP Dynamic left side pain
Steve, I've browsed through some of the posts here and found a few that "resemble" my issues. If it's easier feel free to just link those posts. SMP dynamic and have left sit bone pain.…
SMP Dynamic saddle recover
Hi Steve, Sorry if you have already answered this question on your site. I had a search but couldn't find the answer. I've got a carbon railed SMP Dynamic saddle that has been well used…
SMP Dynamic stitching rubbing on bibs
Hi Steve, Hope all is well for you. Just got a question with smp saddles. I changed over to the dynamic over December and redid my bikefit based on Ur methods. I just recently started…
SMP Dynamic/Drakon/Lite 209
Hello Steve- Thank you for a great source of information. I am a 67 year old 124 lb., 5'3" male road rider. I ride 110-115 miles a week. I live in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Because…
SMP Evolution vs SMP Dynamic
Hi Steve, I vaguely remember you may have already answered my question previously in the blog somewhere but I've had a quick look and can't find it so here goes. Re a switch from the…
SMP Lite 209 and Trek Domane WSD 4.5
I would like to try the SMP Lite 209 seat, but you have written that the side clamps on Trek bikes can lead to loosening of the saddle on the rails if setback is far…
SMP not for me?
Steve, out of the 3 smp saddles I have tried, all create pressure on the crotch. My undercarrige so to speak is fine and without pressure but the scrotum is pinned against the top of…