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stillsore vmo’s
Hi steve I have asked about this issue in the past and I can't seem toget it corrected. quick back ground-I have e-soles/ black arch -2 heelwedges and 1 cleat wedge per shoe. when riding…
Strained Left Hamstring
G'day Steve Hope you're well mate and apologies for my lack of communication. After a pretty good year on the bike in 2012 with some improving results and no problems to speak of.It appears 2013…
Strange feeling following wedging.
Hello Steve I recently bought your wedge kit and have had what I feel is a strange outcome. I have a wedge in my left shoe only which has seen me now seated much more…
Strange pain back of left knee
Hi Steve, At first apologies for my English. I am a competitive cyclist from the Netherlands and I cycle 5 times a week. I had one bike fit, a BG Fit. The problems started 6…
Stretching
Hi Steve, I'm wondering what you think of Kit Laughlin's stretching protocol. In particular, Kit recommends "stretching" one time per week, (maybe twice) and that the body needs time to recover from a good stretching…
Successful Outcomes
Hi Steve, I have been reading the posts on your website now for the last 3 years, to try to resolve my on going issues, which has been a great resource for me. But I…
Sunglasses recommendation?
Hi Steve, Do you have any recommendations for sunglasses that allow an unobstructed view - I.e you don't see the top of the frame, especially when getting as low as you can going downhill. My…
Super Feet
How would I determine my arch height? G'day Koolmon, Not as easily as you think. The problem is that apparent arch height is affected by pronation and less commonly supination. If you want a guide,…
Switch cleat shims from L foot to R
Hello Steve I have always felt that my pelvis is twisted with the L farther back than the R. I have 3 mm shims under my L cleat. Currently, my spin feels pretty good. At…
Switching from Look Keos to Speedplay Zero
I have been using Look Keo grey cleats with Sidi Genius 5 size 41 shoes, but recently purchased a pair of the speedplay specific Ergo 3 shoes, same size, with in the intent of trying…
Switching from Specialized to Bonts
I'm going to switch from Specialized to Bonts. They're Aussie shoes, right? so I assume you'll see your fair share. The reason for the switch is I need a wide version and this years' model…
Symmetry on the bike
Hi Steve, Having read your posts on functional symmetry I have been looking into and experimenting with my own fit and have run into a few issues. To give you a bit of background: I…
TDC in cycling
i asked some time ago which is the BDC in cycling. now the other way around, about TDC.. it looks like there are 3 of them.. -one when the hip and the pedal have the…
technical solutions for hip problems
Hi Steve, without going into too much detail, could you recommend a set of bike components that you think are preferable for minimizing hip joint problems? In my case I have the right hip with…
Teklehaimanot
G'day Steve! I've seen an interesting-weird case and i am curious about your opinion. Of course, just if you have time for that. It's about the guy who at the moment wear the Tour's polka-dot…
Tensor fascia latae? niggle
Hi Steve, Just a bit of background. Things are going quite well with my recovery from broad based moderate protruding disc at L5/S1 (6 months now). I have been back cycling now for 2 months…
The $800 dollar question on a 193mm LLD
Hi Steve. I've been through 4 different fitters and nobody can figure this one out. Hopefully, your knowledge will shed some light on the issue. Let me just state right of the bat that I'm…
The 2013 Specialized S Works Shoes – different fit to previous model?
Hi Steve, Firstly, many thanks for this website - a mine of information and it has helped me tremendously over the past year or so. I have been using a pair of 2010 S Works…
The humble Otolith
Steve, some more things for you to think about. I was reading your post on material challenges and the pelvic kit and, as has become a nasty habit for me, I started thinking how it…
thinking behind cleat position method 1 vs 2
Hi Steve, I apologise if you've already explained this somewhere but I had no luck in finding the answer... If I understand correctly, the difference in thinking between methods 1 and 2 for cleat position…
Thoughts on walking barefoot vs MBTs vs stability shoes with orthotics
Steve, This isn't so much a cycling question but more of a curious query about general body function. I recently got a pair of cheap Nike frees and have been using them on my evening…
tibia vara pronblem
My question is this: I have a quite serious problem of positioning on the bike that I'm trying to solve, while I pedal the right foot intraruota amentre the left foot intraruota, on the right…
Tibial tendonitis
My girlfriend who is an experienced rider, purchased a new road bike two months ago and was "professionally" fitted. It was even a custom frame due to her long legs and short torso. Anyway, she's…
tibialis anterior pain
Hi Steve, I was wondering if you could tell me about your experiences with people who have tibialis anterior pain. Particularly in one leg only. Is this usually caused by the leg being over extended?…
Tight and sore hip flexor (1 side only)
Hi Steve. I have been an avid cyclist for ~15 years. I ride ~10,000 miles each year and consistently climb 20,000 feet or more each week. I have never been professionally fitted, but if I…